Hoax?
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Hoax?
This might belong in the forced induction area, but I thought it would get more exposure here. On the Z28.com web page there was a thread about an electric supercharger. Something like 150 bucks. Has anyone heard about or seen this gizmo? It can't be real but I thought I'd ask anyway and see what the response was. Anyone?
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Re: Hoax? (86_RedRider)
No, it's not the tornado. It's a 12v electric motor of some kind. Never heard anyone talk about it(the fact that it is junk is probably the reason, no I wouldn't buy one. I might be dumb, but I'm not stupid)
Checked the site again. It's a plastic housing and according to someone at the site, it's a 'bilge blower' for blowing out bilge water in boats. Now that's using your imagination to put it on a car. What a crock
[Modified by SJLJ, 9:53 PM 11/26/2003]
Checked the site again. It's a plastic housing and according to someone at the site, it's a 'bilge blower' for blowing out bilge water in boats. Now that's using your imagination to put it on a car. What a crock
[Modified by SJLJ, 9:53 PM 11/26/2003]
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: Hoax? (SJLJ)
Yeah, they're bilge pumps and will subtract power (intake obstruction), not add.
Caveate emptor. (or however you spell it...)
Larry
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Caveate emptor. (or however you spell it...)
Larry
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Re: Hoax? (SJLJ)
:lolg:
This is one of those times when you have to ask "If it's that good, why don't the manufacturers install them?"
Snake Oil!
This is one of those times when you have to ask "If it's that good, why don't the manufacturers install them?"
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Re: Hoax? (SJLJ)
It said something about 250cfm @8000rpm. One of those' if it's too good to be true, it probably is'. Amazing what people try to get away with isn't it?
2 - it's a hoax
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Re: Hoax? (Bilyk)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
:iagree:
It said something about 250cfm @8000rpm. One of those' if it's too good to be true, it probably is'. Amazing what people try to get away with isn't it?
250 cfm is peanuts
250 cfm is peanuts
