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Old 24-04-2010, 10:42 AM   #6
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This would probably provide more restriction to airflow at high rpm so less power.

I was reading about electric superchargers, not many work very well, basically they don't have enough of an electrical source to run fast enough to deliver sufficient boost at higher rpm. Alternators can't supply enough to keep the battery charged and run boost. The most successful ones are used like nos. Push the button instant boost for 2-3 min, then 10-15min to recharge the capacitors.

They will probably become more common as the tech improves, they're pretty specialized for now
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