They call it an electric turbocharger
It sure seems to have a lot more in common with a supercharger. What do you think? 50 years ago I tried a similar project on my Briggs and Stratton home built mini bike. I never did get all t...
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Last time I checked, TANSTAAFL, and that electric power for the supercharger, which is what it is, has to come from somewhere. So why not just use a regular supercharger activated with an electric clutch?
Or are we just going for the "Gee Whiz!!" factor? And besides, the benefits of the turbocharger was that you used exhaust gases to power the device. No drain on the engine power to produce a bit more power. If you're not racing, who gives two hoots about "turbo lag"?
Or are we just going for the "Gee Whiz!!" factor? And besides, the benefits of the turbocharger was that you used exhaust gases to power the device. No drain on the engine power to produce a bit more power. If you're not racing, who gives two hoots about "turbo lag"?
