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Old 04-16-2006 | 08:18 PM
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Electric Supercharger????

Been look'n around and came upon this,http://www.tempestperformance.com/ , and wanted some insight on if anyone has heard anything about them or know anyone with it. I was thinking about getting it just for the hell of it to see what it really does for the car and gas.
Old 04-16-2006 | 08:28 PM
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Not recomended! These are just electric blower motors; for marine use I believe. Also made of plastic from the looks, I wouldn't want bits of plastic breaking off and going into my motor.
Old 04-16-2006 | 08:31 PM
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Arrow Nope....

They don't do anything.

They will push a small amount of air with a minimal pressure, to get any useful boost would require an electric motor in the multi-kilowatt range, pushung at least a couple of p.s.i.

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Old 04-16-2006 | 08:36 PM
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I was looking at it and they push 3psi and it is on a switch so that I can use it when I want.
Old 04-16-2006 | 09:52 PM
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If it worked, people would use it. Its been asked on many forums, for many cars. IT DOESN'T WORK.
Old 04-17-2006 | 01:14 PM
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It's been discussed many, many times:
https://www.rx8club.com/search.php?searchid=1386611

And again: This is currently the only electric supercharger that is actually producing some extra power:
http://www.boosthead.com/product.php?id=18
Old 04-17-2006 | 02:23 PM
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if you look at the pictures, they're claiming anywhere from 22-41 hp gains. very skeptical. I wouldn't waste my money.
Old 04-17-2006 | 04:21 PM
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Old 04-19-2006 | 05:08 PM
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45 HP for <$90, I'm getting 2.
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