Electric superchargers?

[NiteWulf]

What do you all think about electric superchargers? Example

Honestly, they look like a gimmick to me. I came across these while looking for a supercharger for my '95 Ranger. If they work, and work well, I'll consider buying one.


I figure all you car guys will want to know what I have and why I want a supercharger, so here goes:

1995 Ranger
2.3L 4-cyl
112 Hp stock (the only modification I've made is installed a K&N air filter. Woo!)

I want to improve gas mileage. High 25s/low26s isn't enough. ;-)
The truck doesn't have much get-up. I'd like to accelerate faster.

I'm not really looking at other mods, but I'm open to suggestions. I don't want loud exhaust, though.

 

[Shawn]

bahahahaha. just strap a portable fan onto your intake. it would do the same thing.

 

[pray4mojo]

I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

 

[Eli]

hahahahaha.

 

[91TTZ]

LOL

save your money.

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

No, superchargers are powered by the engine itself.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

no.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Originally posted by: Eli
hahahahaha.

QFT

 

[notfred]

Any decent supercharger kit will cost as mcuh as that truck is worth. FYI, they start around $2500-3000.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: Eli
hahahahaha.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

the engine.

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

This is what a real supercharger looks like. (A roots-type one anyway.)

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

the engine.

noted.

now back to the thread!

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

This is what a real supercharger looks like.

mine just for comparison
img 2
img 3

 

[MercenaryForHire]

It's rare that a Civic driver gets to say this with impugnity, but ...

You f*cking riceboy! :laugh:

- M4H

 

[cjgallen]

Leaf Blower + Power Inverter

 

[Howard]

The source of power for a supercharger can vary. For crank-driven superchargers, the power comes from the crankshaft (obviously). Turbochargers scavenge the heat of the exhaust. Certain new technologies (Garrett's e-Turbo, I think) do allow for the use of technology to enable the quicker spool-up of turbochargers, but purely electric superchargers do not exist.

 

[iluvtruenos]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Heisenberg

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

This is what a real supercharger looks like.

mine just for comparison
img 2
img 3

Is that a piston engine in an RX-7?!

 

[EarthwormJim]

Originally posted by: iluvtruenos

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Heisenberg

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: pray4mojo
I thought all SCs were electrically powered.

Also, adding FI isn't going to improve gas mileage.

umm no. superchargers are belt driven.

What drives the belt?

This is what a real supercharger looks like.

mine just for comparison
img 2
img 3

Is that a piston engine in an RX-7?!

I believe it's a miata.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Electric Supercharger = E-Ram Charger = POS

 

[bootymac]

Might as well get the Turbonator or whatever the hell it's called

 

[SuperSix]

Be happy with what you've gpt, or get another car/truck. Adding a REAL SC will increase power, but overall gas mileage will drop.

Get a real power adder.. a Turbo! http://www.ihadav8.com/phpBB2/album_pic.php?pic_id=51

 

[Zenmervolt]

Considering that turbochargers spin at well over 100,000 RPM, I rather doubt that this one is making that much boost at 6,000 RPM.

ZV