Legit Electric Supercharger?!

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Feb 20, 2005 | 12:32 PM

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Merlin 91/97

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From: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi

I've searched the site....... looks like the ESC is only good for 3.0L and below.... :(

Feb 20, 2005 | 06:42 PM

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TrueWildMan

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is it really worth the weight of 2 batteries in ur trunk..... and for reliablitiy purpose look at how many joints there are in that intake, its gotta be prone to leaking, and look at all the wiring. and its for a quick 15 seconds of boost and then it has to recharge while ur engine has to suck air though it (which is going to be restrictive because it is not turning). i dont think i would put that on a car even if it was free. i paid $1800 for my car, a thomas knight supercharger (just the supercharger no car) is $1500.

While I agree with most of this, keep in mind that the Eaton Superchargers have bypasses built in.

the bypass is going to be restrictive, its too small

the only way for a supercharger to be worth it is if it actually produces power, and it can run all the time.

For longevity purposes, I tend to agree. However, as Merlin pointed out, it appears to be only for the staging lanes, especially if N2O isn't allowed in the contest. I see this as a very viable solution for the 1/4 mile racer.