I was researching belt-driven supercharges when I came across a unit that uses a 900W electric motor to drive the turbine (that appears to fit to a CAI) & claims 3PSI boost & 17-25% more torque without any further engine mods, & all for a couple of hundred bucks (I won't post the link here or mention the manufacturer as I dont want to break forum rules)

Anyone else know anything about these; are they for real or just a gimmick to take money off teenage motor heads looking for more power out of their Pintos?

 

gimmick, no way i'd waste my time or money on one

 

Arent those the ones made by Toro.........?

 

couple hundred bucks my leaf blower only cost $60

Danger Will Robinson Danger

 

I like the ones that look like model airplane fans for jets, or rebuild boat pumps with a faster motor. forget it dude. one of those things falls apart in your intake, you're hosed. better off buying or better yet building a turbo set up for a couple a hundred.

 

I did a search, found this:
h t t p://w w w.wildweasel.ca/HowTo/Auto/eTurbo.aspx
I skimmed through it, pretty interesting.