Forced INduction Alternative
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: GR, MI
Originally Posted by 2fast2c
I was just wondering if anyone knows if there is any alternative to a supercharger or a turbocharger. I don't mean that crappy shit you see on ebay, but like a real honest to goodness alternative that will give you a 30-40% increase in HP.
Rachel Bilson
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: South Bend/Walkerton, Ind
Originally Posted by 2fast2c
With that short sighted ranting, the technology we have now is all we'll ever have. I was wondering, since the supercharger was invented in the early 1900's and the turbo is pretty old too, if there has been some other groundbreaking new technology that amplify the power of the engine. I know things have been done to the turbo charger and supercharger that make them more efficient, but i've just been curious since we made alot of technological progress in the last 20 years. Maybe you guys just haven't heard of it yet, but there is something else out there.
been there done that
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: 916
Originally Posted by 2fast2c
With that short sighted ranting, the technology we have now is all we'll ever have. I was wondering, since the supercharger was invented in the early 1900's and the turbo is pretty old too, if there has been some other groundbreaking new technology that amplify the power of the engine. I know things have been done to the turbo charger and supercharger that make them more efficient, but i've just been curious since we made alot of technological progress in the last 20 years. Maybe you guys just haven't heard of it yet, but there is something else out there.
Lexus Tech y0!!
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: CT
Originally Posted by 2fast2c
With that short sighted ranting, the technology we have now is all we'll ever have. I was wondering, since the supercharger was invented in the early 1900's and the turbo is pretty old too, if there has been some other groundbreaking new technology that amplify the power of the engine. I know things have been done to the turbo charger and supercharger that make them more efficient, but i've just been curious since we made alot of technological progress in the last 20 years. Maybe you guys just haven't heard of it yet, but there is something else out there.
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