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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:48 PM
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I am thinking about upgrading my supercharger.

"It is much less expensive and more energy efficient than any turbocharger, supercharger, blower, or intercooler."

Could this threaten the livelyhood of LPE & ECS?

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:19 AM
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I had one of these before my ECS Paxton. It made great power, but my Paxton looks cooler, and was only about $6400 more.

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Actually, don't knock it until you try it. I put two of these on my car and then dyno'd it. I saw a 78 HP increase. Can't beat it for $88.00.
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I may order some more and put three on each pipe. Now that is some serious power.
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I'm gonna put 20 on and leave Nick in the dust!
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Im just wondering if anybody has actually tried them. If I had free access to a dyno, I would pick one up and just put it on several different cars to see if it even made a difference. Couple extra ponies in the Beater wouldnt hurt "IF" it actually worked. lol
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At least the web site has a free game that kills some time.
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