liam1 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 just been looking on ebay and came across a electric supercharger with dumpvalve as a complete novice when it comes to stuff like this, is this a gimmick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 They're a complete gimmick mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 lol I must admit i put one in to my watching on ebay a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Use the force search button - there's a lot of posts on this, including some technical articles on exactly why it doesn't work (i.e. lack of power). There's a few links to one that actually works, too (in 15 second bursts, with a stack of batteries). Basically they're garbage, and reduce your power by restricting airflow. Although someone on here, if memory serves, has installed a supercharger designed for another Toyota/Lexus car with success. EDIT: Found it - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=123865 EDIT: See also http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=19015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Stop! These are fantastic, but only work if you use a Veilside front bumper as the angle of the mesh on the near side brake duct created the *perfect* intake vortex... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Stop! These are fantastic, but only work if you use a Veilside front bumper as the angle of the mesh on the near side brake duct created the *perfect* intake vortex... Hang on - don't you need the Veilside spoiler as well to get traction, once you've got all that power? BTW - given the 'charger's electric, would installing one of these make the Supra a 'green' car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 ive always fancied one if they go cheap, feel like bolting it on the charade for a laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Stop! These are fantastic, but only work if you use a Veilside front bumper as the angle of the mesh on the near side brake duct created the *perfect* intake vortex... Hang on - don't you need the Veilside spoiler as well to get traction, once you've got all that power? BTW - given the 'charger's electric, would installing one of these make the Supra a 'green' car? Yes, Your right. Veilside does indeed "Rock" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 ive always fancied one if they go cheap, feel like bolting it on the charade for a laugh Just buy a ducted shower extract fan from B&Q, its the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 haha get a hair dryer, hold it out the window pointing backwards. may work better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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