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is this for real....

Old Sep 27, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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is this for real....

Are they kidding? Have you guys seen the "Electric Turbo" on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1863688291

Item # 1863688291
Old Sep 27, 2002 | 04:22 PM
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how does it work......
it u hook it up to ur MAF tube and it has a fan in there....that fan will spin to draw more air to ur engine.


but, it does not give u any gain.


and real turbo uses exhaust gas.
Old Sep 27, 2002 | 11:43 PM
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if someone actually paid money for this, i would shoot them
Old Sep 28, 2002 | 10:17 AM
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It's actually a fan used on boats to draw exhaust vapors/fumes out. It was never intended for boost. It's a load of ****e.
Old Sep 28, 2002 | 03:33 PM
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This looks like an inline exhaust blower that I installed for the exhaust vent in my mother's bathroom. I bet it runs at 110 volts AC, not 12-14 volt DC.
Old Sep 28, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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This Turbo thing will work, however, you will not get real turbo gains. It's only good for like 15 hp or something. There is a similar product at www.electricsupercharger.com Check there for more info.
Old Sep 29, 2002 | 05:51 AM
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Has anyone actually tried anything similar? I've seen them claim 15hp gains but I'm a little leary of claims like that. Seems like there should at least some boost made if the fan is strong enough.


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