Electric SuperCharger = WTF?

[Honda_CRX]

http://www.performancechiptuning.com/Electric+Supercharger+5+PSI+Vortex/10/

Am I wrong to say I can not see how this would increase there claimed 15-60HP

[Honda_CRX]

Electric Supercharger 5 PSI Vortex
The GTE 5 PSI Supercharger™ Includes:

◦900 Watt Motor
◦Safely generates over 5 PSI of boost
◦Computer Guided, Laser Cut 10 Blade Turbine
◦Spooling @ 20,000 RPMs+
◦Maximum Boost in less than 1/10 of a second
◦2” – 3.5” Rubber Couplers
◦High-Flow Air Filter
◦Step-by-step Installation Guide
◦Heavy Duty Securing Clamps
The GTE electric supercharger is not your average cheap electric fan you may think. It uses high grade, high speed motor structures designed and tested in Japan for the ultimate air pressure. The motor spins to over 20,000rpm within a few milliseconds. All necessary parts are included to install on any air intake setup. Our kits are designed to efficiently and safely for air into your engine.

Can work with:

◦· Vehicles with Factory Air Box
◦· Vehicles with aftermarket air intake setups
◦· Vehicles with dual air intake setups *requires two superchargers

Gain up to 60HP! The GTE Electric Supercharger™ is based on years of technology development in electric superchargers. Using your vehicles electrical system safely, the GTE can add substantial amount of air flow into your engine. More air pressure in your engine, the more horsepower you will make. Unlike turbo systems, which have a lag before producing horsepower, our electric supercharger gives you immediate response.

Other superchargers and turbo kits require extensive engine modifications. They also add extra weight to your vehicle. Our electric supercharger weights in less than 5 lbs. They also require serious engine software modifications. Our product can work on factory computer settings or even with our performance chip modifications for even better performance.


Here is what customers have to say
..”The first thing you will notice if you turn on the supercharger manually using your car battery is that it will want to fly away, like a JET engine. It is very power powerful and unlike any other electric fan you have seen…”


FAQ :::

How hard is the installation
Typically, very easy, as long as you can locate a spot to mount the charger. On most vehicles with air boxes, all you have to do is remove your air box. The space where the original air box was mounted would be plenty of room for the supercharger to be positioned.

What is the warranty?
This product comes with a lifetime warranty.

How much horsepower can I expect?

Most customer report anywhere from 15HP up to 60HP in horsepower improvements. Each vehicle will see different results. You can increase your results by adding a performance chip, air intake and custom exhaust systems.

Do I need anything else for the installation?

Besides the basic tools to undo your air box and clamps, most vehicles will not require any other parts.

Can I wire the supercharger so its always on while the car is on?

No, you must never have the supercharger be on continuously for more than a few minutes or it will cause heat up and damage. This would void the warranty. It is designed to be on for short bursts. It would not take a vehicle more than 30 seconds to reach over 100 MPH, during this period the supercharger would be working when your vehicle is floored.

How does the supercharger turn on?

Included is a micro switch - the micro switch can be mounted under your pedal or next to your throttle body. The switch must only turned on when your floor the vehicle. If your vehicle has drive-by-wire, then the only option is mounting the switch on or near your gas pedal, this is not an option.

[DCZ 18C]

How about you buy it and let us all know how it goes...??? :) then write a review... If the claims are correct it would be worth it for you :)

[TheSaint]

there has been COUNTLESS threads on these units ... the bottom line is - an electric motor cannot match the required out put of the cars natural ability to vacuum air

therefor these just get in the way of the natural air flow

[Jccck]

there has been COUNTLESS threads on these units ... the bottom line is - an electric motor cannot match the required out put of the cars natural ability to vacuum air

therefor these just get in the way of the natural air flow

Prettymuch,
An electric motor (That is compact enough to fit under your hood, doesn't draw a rediculous amount of current, and doesn't weigh a tonne) cannot.
A turbo for instance, spins in excess of 100,000RPM.

But i've never actually heard of this particular one! Can't hurt to try.. If it doesn't work in your car, whack it onto your lawn mower.

[Honda_CRX]

keep it clean fellas

- thesaint

[Honda_CRX]

there has been COUNTLESS threads on these units ... the bottom line is - an electric motor cannot match the required out put of the cars natural ability to vacuum air

therefor these just get in the way of the natural air flow

thnx TheSaint.. was thinking along the same..

[mugen_ctr]

there has been COUNTLESS threads on these units ... the bottom line is - an electric motor cannot match the required out put of the cars natural ability to vacuum air

therefor these just get in the way of the natural air flow

Lets not rule out that electric boost is bad, but its still not a viable option, as it doesnt meet any conditions found on a car.

heres one to think about, if electric boost was a viable option, dont u think it would be implemented into racing cars?

link: http://autospeed.com/cms/title_Electric-Boost/A_111469/article.html

But at the end of the day, mechanical will always be the better option, bang for buck.

[TheSaint]

there have been some tests showing that these CAN produce good results with small industrial engines like the 4 stroke OHV honda that you would find in a generator (100cc)
BUT it takes alot of clever engineering and some narly battery/capacitor setups to maximize the efficiency

when it comes to these sorts of things for a car engine (1500cc-2400cc) the electric blowers large enough to increase performance wouldnt fit in the engine bay and the weight would cancel out the power
as technology moves forwards and our r+d into the efficiency of electrical motors gets better we may see a worthwhile application in the future - especially with all the money going into that sector at the moment in an effort to reduce emissions and promote green energy - the Honda CR-Z is a wonderful example of a performance application with our advancements of electric motors

people have tried the same thing with air conditioning systems on the intake pipe, compressed air reservoirs (like NoS) and water methanol injection ... most systems are not mechanically efficient enough to be viable

your best bet is to either mod up N/A, buy a turbo kit - or track down a JRSC (jackson racing supercharger) - theres actually one going for D16 on ebay at the moment

[DCZ 18C]

keep it clean fellas

- thesaint