Lately, I was thinking of different ways to modify my airbox to ram air in from the hood scoop to force a little more cold air into the engine. There should be a little cup to catch rain water before it reaches the throttle body. I had the urge to look up 'ram air' and I came upon the E-ram Charger. I'm thinking this would be a nice simple mod to keep me going until I pay off my car, then save for a supercharger/turbo. A one pound of boost to increase about 5-10% hp to wheels for $299.00. Wait! This works just as well on Turbo's! I'm getting this E-ram for sure, but I just don't know how much whp the RS can achieve. Does anyone have this in their RS or know about it on the RS? Your help greatly appreciated.
E-ram... for the simple-minded
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Or I could run the search out of my curiousity.
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=89588&highlight=eram
And here's the web site (for those who don't already know it):
http://www.electricsupercharger.com/
http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=89588&highlight=eram
And here's the web site (for those who don't already know it):
http://www.electricsupercharger.com/
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Didn't the person who installed this "E-ram" thing finally gave up on it? He said that it didn't really give him the boost in ponies that he expected. So supposedly he uninstalled it and is going to a different route in getting more ponies.
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That would be me. You can check it out here:
http://users2.ev1.net/~subaru/E-Ram_installation.htm
And yes, I did remove it because it didn't help all that much in my opinion. I want some real boost!
http://users2.ev1.net/~subaru/E-Ram_installation.htm
And yes, I did remove it because it didn't help all that much in my opinion. I want some real boost!
They do say that it should improve the 1/4 mile time by taking off .1-.2 seconds. It doesn't sound too impressive, but would it still be a good add on?
Subarumantoo... you mentioned the turbodyne charger on your site, also. Is it similar to the E-ram (electric powered), but has the 3 lbs of boost? It would go for 5x more than the E-ram on price though... Is it out yet? I've never heard of any of these until I did the research on it on your site. Lots of info on your site, dude!
Subarumantoo... you mentioned the turbodyne charger on your site, also. Is it similar to the E-ram (electric powered), but has the 3 lbs of boost? It would go for 5x more than the E-ram on price though... Is it out yet? I've never heard of any of these until I did the research on it on your site. Lots of info on your site, dude!
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I have been trying to get the guys with the TurboDyne to respond to my e-mail inquiries, but to no avail. I want to try the TurboDyne1500 so bad but it looks like it ain't gonna happen...
http://www.turbodyne.com/products/1500.html
http://www.turbodyne.com/products/1500.html
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That does not look like an electric supercharger to me....
The Aerocharger is just a turbocharger with a few modifications. Im doing a research project on the technology right now.
The major difference is that lubrication of the bearing is done using its own oil reservoir (oil similar to the type used in aircraft jet-turbine engines). This means that you don't need to tap the block/oilpan for oil feed/return lines, nor do you need to run coolant lines into it. It is completely self contained which makes it easy to install.
The other major difference are the models with VATN. The turbine nozzles can rotate. This makes the unit effective for INCREDIBLY fast spoolup time, as well as it is used for boost regulation (no wastegate required. Just rotate the nozzles to control the amount of boost).
Drawbacks are is service life is somewhat shorter than a traditional watercooled turbo, and its EXPENSIVE.
Ive got another 15 pages or so talking about the Aerocharger if anyones interested.
The major difference is that lubrication of the bearing is done using its own oil reservoir (oil similar to the type used in aircraft jet-turbine engines). This means that you don't need to tap the block/oilpan for oil feed/return lines, nor do you need to run coolant lines into it. It is completely self contained which makes it easy to install.
The other major difference are the models with VATN. The turbine nozzles can rotate. This makes the unit effective for INCREDIBLY fast spoolup time, as well as it is used for boost regulation (no wastegate required. Just rotate the nozzles to control the amount of boost).
Drawbacks are is service life is somewhat shorter than a traditional watercooled turbo, and its EXPENSIVE.
Ive got another 15 pages or so talking about the Aerocharger if anyones interested.
Um, yeah, I would have to argue that it's not *just* a turbocharger with a few mods.tulit said:
The performance is pretty much kick ass, especially considering a much faster spool-up. Please, do post some details. I've read everything I want to know about it, and it's good to go as far as I am concerned, but more info is alway good.
The fundamental idea is that it is a standard turbocharger with a few modifications (those few that I list). Another difference too is how the turbine/compressor housings are attached. A metal ring with "teeth" around it clamp onto either side to limit the heat transfered from the turbine housing to the compressor.
Id honestly consider things fully about it "being good to go". Like I mentioned, its EXPENSIVE, and less reliable. You might also try talking to Andrew Nam (AMR - of former Minnam fame). He was trying to produce a TT setup for the RS using Aerochargers.
Id honestly consider things fully about it "being good to go". Like I mentioned, its EXPENSIVE, and less reliable. You might also try talking to Andrew Nam (AMR - of former Minnam fame). He was trying to produce a TT setup for the RS using Aerochargers.
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