bmw-digest V9 #453

[mark kibort <mkibort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>'d be real curious to get actual power readings before and after =

> use of this. It sounds like a cool idea, but it is quite easy for
> the Bosch alternator in an E30 to drain over 5 hp from the engine
> when it is under high load.  Therefore, chances are good that the
> electric supercharger could actually cost power.
<
>>>>>>>Told you, on the dyno, it works.   +4 hp on a 1.6 liter and +9 on =
a
4.7.
only 30 amp draw , kind of like all of your interior lights on.   it work=
s
and call FREY racing =

with the dyno who did the test and check with bruce or terry.  it works!!=
!!
These were off the street  with and with out fan dyno runs.  =

I have copies if you want to see them
Also remember, the gains were instantaneous.   rightfrom 2500 rpm to
redline. =


Basically, it is like having your car at 120mph and perfect ram air , no
matter what speed your at.!!

mark

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