Electric Turbo Charger

[zedonist]

Can't wait for an after market version:

http://www.autonews.com/article/201...ectric-turbocharger-eliminates-lag-valeo-says

 

[GazHyde]

Would be interesting if it can be made into an aftermarket kit.

 

[Stormy_be]

And mounted close to intake, without exhaust needed close by.
This means no more intercooler + all the piping etc.
Which now also results in more turbo lag as the whole area needs to be presurized.

 

[zedonist]

It keeps spinning at 100000 rpm even off throttle, so there is no turbo lag is what the article says, and lag comes from spooling up on normal a normal turbo?

 

[t-tony]

It keeps spinning at 100000 rpm even off throttle, so there is no turbo lag is what the article says, and lag comes from spooling up on normal a normal turbo?

A bit high on the RPM there Rich article says 10,000 not 100,000.

 

[zedonist]

A bit high on the RPM there Rich article says 10,000 not 100,000.

I did spot it earlier, then thought, let's wait for Tony or Jim

 

[t-tony]

I get it, you remembered Bonzo is under lock and key this week.

 

[zedonist]

I miss him so Tony.........

 

[t-tony]

You need your sights looking at.

 

[David Cullen]

interesting, one to watch... i guess with the electric cars they might have some use of this method, or may be easier to merge with such a vehicle, i aint going to hold my breath for two years though lol

 

[oldcarman]

I get it, you remembered Bonzo is under lock and key this week.

Is he finally getting his humour transplant?? I hope they found a suitable donor. Mind you anything will be an improvement!!
And I did notice the slight exaggeration but left it for BMG to correct! JIM

 

[Stormy_be]

It keeps spinning at 100000 rpm even off throttle, so there is no turbo lag is what the article says, and lag comes from spooling up on normal a normal turbo?

Yes.
What does a turbo do: It put's pressure on the air going into the engine. More air = bigger bang.
The turbo needs to spin up AND put pressure again on the whole intake system.
The combination is what takes some time.
Reducing both will make a massive difference to the turbo lag.

The lack of need of an intercooler will also result in less parts (= weight), less parts that can get damaged (who never had issues with radiators or all other coolers for that matter) + a better airflow.

A second part linked to it is the exhaust flow. It will not have to go thru the turbo anymore and will exit the car better. Don't underestimate what a blocked exhaust can do.... had that once on my friends discovery. Got smashed by a rock when doing offroad. Lost a lot of horses on that rock.

 

[Cooper]

There is an easy to install aftermarket electric supercharger for USD200.
http://www.performancechiptuning.com/electric+supercharger+5+psi+vortex/10/
Is that any good?

 

[David Cullen]

its a hoover

 

[t-tony]

Jimmy the Hoover ?