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Electronic Turbo - Mason - 06-08-2007
Had a customer come in with one of these installed on his jetta today.
Guy says he feels a good difference.
Got it on ebay for 100$ including shipping I guess.
They usually boost around 2 - 3 PSI.
Any one eles seen these or used one?
Electronic Turbo - hardk0re - 06-08-2007
I dunno about those.... I'd like to see a boost gauge on the manifold to see if its really 2-3psi... I don't think this is worth the money...its more of a placebo effect....
Electronic Turbo - NOS2Go4Me - 06-08-2007
They draw more power than they make... and extreme examples netted maybe 5-10BHP... not WHP. It's the "euphoria" of a new part he's feeling, not more power.
Electronic Turbo - Mason - 06-08-2007
NOS2Go4Me,Jun 7 2007, 10:14 PM Wrote:They draw more power than they make... and extreme examples netted maybe 5-10BHP... not WHP. It's the "euphoria" of a new part he's feeling, not more power.
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Says he has had it for a few months and notices it.
I mean the idea behind it is sound. It may be small boost but I mean its still forcing more air in. I to dont buy it but the more I read the more it seems like the idea isnt that far off from being true. Sure as hell not 25 - 40 horse like it says. I would expect like 10 - 15 max
Linky
Electronic Turbo - euro_zx5 - 06-08-2007
These are just as useful as the Tornado fuel saver's we all know and hate. Honestly, even if it works in theory, don't expect anything worthwhile once installed.
Electronic Turbo - Mason - 06-08-2007
euro_zx5,Jun 8 2007, 07:56 AM Wrote:These are just as useful as the Tornado fuel saver's we all know and hate. Honestly, even if it works in theory, don't expect anything worthwhile once installed.
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Well if it makes you feel better ive sold quite a few tornado fuel savers and customers tell me they work to.
Not that I would ever want one :lol:
Electronic Turbo - ZTWsquared - 06-08-2007
Worth checking out if only for the irony in the marketing ... gotta love a company that can put these two statements on the same page:
Ebay ad Wrote:Don't be fooled by other vendors. Their cheap imitations don't compare to the real thingand
same Ebay ad Wrote:BEST PRICE ON EBAY!
And just for giggles check out the car featured on this site
Electronic Turbo - ZX3guy2000 - 06-09-2007
Well because they have a focus on the site means it has to work ? Right ?
lol...
Electronic Turbo - ZTWsquared - 06-09-2007
LOL ... and here I thought the Focus WRC car used an electric supercharger -- you mean it doesn't?! :D
ZX3guy2000,Jun 8 2007, 10:19 AM Wrote:Well because they have a focus on the site means it has to work ? Right ?
lol...
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Electronic Turbo - Mason - 06-09-2007
Im not so much wanting one as I wondered if it actually works.
The idea behind it is sound.
lol The Ebay one is just an example.
Quote:the car featured on this siteThis one seems a little less Ebay lol
Electronic Turbo - naz - 06-09-2007
would love to see a dyno for that thing.
but... he should have gotten a jetta with 1.8T or 2.0T if he really wanted a turbo?
Electronic Turbo - OAC_Sparky - 06-09-2007
My electric supercharger is frakkin awesome. Car dynos at 260whp and 270 trq.
Unfortunately I haven't won a race yet because I only have a 100 foot extension cord.
:unsure:
:lol:
Electronic Turbo - oldeguy - 06-09-2007
OAC_Sparky,Jun 8 2007, 02:31 PM Wrote:My electric supercharger is frakkin awesome. Car dynos at 260whp and 270 trq.
Unfortunately I haven't won a race yet because I only have a 100 foot extension cord.
:unsure:
Get the optional 2000 lb battery, you'll be able to go farther
:lol:
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Electronic Turbo - OAC_Sparky - 06-09-2007
oldeguy,Jun 8 2007, 02:34 PM Wrote:Get the optional 2000 lb battery, you'll be able to go fartherCan't -- mine runs on a 240V furnace motor.
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Electronic Turbo - OAC_Sparky - 06-09-2007
PS. Anyone know where I can find a "Power by Lennox" windshield decal? I desperately need the extra 5 HP.
Electronic Turbo - euro_zx5 - 06-09-2007
OAC_Sparky,Jun 8 2007, 02:47 PM Wrote:PS. Anyone know where I can find a "Power by Lennox" windshield decal? I desperately need the extra 5 HP.
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I'm sure Mason can pick up a few Lennox decals from his work. :lol: jk jk
Electronic Turbo - Canadian ST - 06-25-2007
Mason,Jun 7 2007, 10:04 PM Wrote:Had a customer come in with one of these installed on his jetta today.
Guy says he feels a good difference.
Got it on ebay for 100$ including shipping I guess.
They usually boost around 2 - 3 PSI.
Any one eles seen these or used one?
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Ok all jokes aside.
There is a acticle in sport compact car about these. They claim they work but they cost to much.
$300 and you get 1PSI (5hp)
$700 and you get 2-3psi (10hp)
and thats not WHP so getting a CAI or even a SRI would be better.
Electronic Turbo - NikiterZTS - 06-25-2007
do we have a rich member on here? who's actually willing to donate some money to test this......im just curious
Electronic Turbo - OAC_Sparky - 06-25-2007
"A fool and his money are often soon parted."