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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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Default Re: Performance chip direct

Wouldn’t that be move of an electric supercharger, since it’s not exhaust driven? The theory is interesting and reminds me of the Dodge Charger boys of the late 50s who used an old Dodge Coupe, maybe a 46 model. They were running a 392 Hemi and had mounted a GMC supercharger in the trunk with piping up to the engine. The blower was driven by an auxiliary small engine, like a Briggs & Stratton. One of the advantages of this setup was they could begin the run with full blower output. The idea was that it would be "free" horse power, that is, it would cost the Hemi noting to run the blower (horse power) and get full benefit from the extra power.

I’ve often thought about a more sophisticated electric blower setup, not like this $30 job.
 
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