Eloectronic supercharger...

2.5rsDOHC · 08-10-2005, 11:05 PM

So whats the deal with electronic superchargers are they even worth your time, or could you slap one on and tune it with a safc2. If this isn't the worst investment ever could you beef up the supercharger with more volts or some thing to control the boost?

Plan on using it on a 98 2.5rs

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Master2192 · 08-11-2005, 01:04 AM

What type are you talking about?? The $80 things that do nothing. Or the big electric units that require extra batteries and what not. Either way your better off with a belt driven supercharger if you go that route

2.5rsDOHC · 08-11-2005, 01:27 AM

I found plans to build my own (http://www.gaprojects.com/supercharg...ric/super2.htm) something I could spend 2 or 3 hundred dollars on. That includes construction materials and a SAFC for little extra power & control. I don't intend on dishing out $5,000 or more on a jakson racing charger kit not including the $1,500
stand alone ecu you would need. No I just want to see what everyone thinks of this experiment, if it works great if not then im stuck with a $150 fan.

Master2192 · 08-11-2005, 01:33 AM

Its up to you to decide if you want to experiment with it. I don't see it creating any boost though. maybe at idle, but above that your probably stuck with $150 fan

Kotir · 08-11-2005, 03:50 AM

These are the only electronic superchargers that accually work

http://www.boosthead.com/home.php

And they aren't cheap $1300+

-Tim

Tats · 08-11-2005, 08:20 AM

and they're not "Constant on" only can be used for short bursts like tha Gas.

blaznc · 08-11-2005, 04:00 PM

The description says it all, does not require "precision work of any kind." Do you want to be attaching a chinsy piece of non precision hardware to a $20k precision car? There is a reason why turbo and supercharger kits cost what they do. It takes ALOT of precision work to get it right.

08-10-2005, 11:05 PM	#1
2.5rsDOHC Scooby Newbie Member#: 54820 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: western N.C. Vehicle: 1998 2.4 RS-T hybrid\stroker	Eloectronic supercharger... So whats the deal with electronic superchargers are they even worth your time, or could you slap one on and tune it with a safc2. If this isn't the worst investment ever could you beef up the supercharger with more volts or some thing to control the boost? Plan on using it on a 98 2.5rs * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-11-2005, 01:04 AM	#2
Master2192 RIP 10/12/83 to 02/10/08 Scooby Specialist Member#: 83254 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Roy, Washington Vehicle: 98 2.5 RS 04 WRX	What type are you talking about?? The $80 things that do nothing. Or the big electric units that require extra batteries and what not. Either way your better off with a belt driven supercharger if you go that route

08-11-2005, 01:27 AM	#3
2.5rsDOHC Scooby Newbie Member#: 54820 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: western N.C. Vehicle: 1998 2.4 RS-T hybrid\stroker	I found plans to build my own (http://www.gaprojects.com/supercharg...ric/super2.htm) something I could spend 2 or 3 hundred dollars on. That includes construction materials and a SAFC for little extra power & control. I don't intend on dishing out $5,000 or more on a jakson racing charger kit not including the $1,500 stand alone ecu you would need. No I just want to see what everyone thinks of this experiment, if it works great if not then im stuck with a $150 fan.

08-11-2005, 01:33 AM	#4
Master2192 RIP 10/12/83 to 02/10/08 Scooby Specialist Member#: 83254 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Roy, Washington Vehicle: 98 2.5 RS 04 WRX	Its up to you to decide if you want to experiment with it. I don't see it creating any boost though. maybe at idle, but above that your probably stuck with $150 fan

08-11-2005, 03:50 AM	#5
Kotir Scooby Specialist Member#: 17300 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Eugene, OR Vehicle: '93 Impreza L Wagon JDM Ver8 STi swap	These are the only electronic superchargers that accually work http://www.boosthead.com/home.php And they aren't cheap $1300+ -Tim

08-11-2005, 08:20 AM	#6
Tats Scooby Specialist Member#: 5692 Join Date: Apr 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Lovely Florida, NY Vehicle: WTF? YES! I am better than you!	and they're not "Constant on" only can be used for short bursts like tha Gas.

08-11-2005, 04:00 PM	#7
blaznc Scooby Newbie Member#: 41862 Join Date: Aug 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Sunnyvale, CA Vehicle: 0000 99L 2.2T, dead 93 Wagon 1.8L of fury!!	The description says it all, does not require "precision work of any kind." Do you want to be attaching a chinsy piece of non precision hardware to a $20k precision car? There is a reason why turbo and supercharger kits cost what they do. It takes ALOT of precision work to get it right.