DIY_EFI Digest V4 #527

Gary Derian gderian at oh.verio.com
Thu Sep 16 18:11:25 GMT 1999


The problem is that you needs lots of power to drive a supercharger, at
least 20 hp and more than 100 hp for big power.  The mechanical to electric
to mechanical conversion is not so efficient.  A 20 hp alternator and 20 hp
electric motor are really big and heavy and expensive.  A belt drive is way
better.  Heck, you can't even get an electric radiator fan to cool well
under severe conditions.

Gary Derian <gderian at oh.verio.com>
>
> Well, has anyone thought of doing this *right*?  Install additional
> alternator capacity to support running the unit consistently.  Put in an
> intercooler, etc. to support higher boost levels, like a real turbo.
>





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