I found an "Electronic Supercharger" on ebay and I was wondering if it was worth the 160 bucks. I want to beef up my accord, but I'm on a budget too, and if it's close to a supercharger, then I think I want it. But if someone knows anything about it, such as if it's reliable or has used one, that would be nice.

 

Oh, and if it can be "on" at all times.

 

no and no... run away from electric superchargers... its far to early in battery and electric motor technology to get such items for cars

 

Save your money, it's not worth 5 bucks.

 

If you want quality performance out of your car, save your money and get a real supercharger or turbo.

 

Interesting...that's the second question about the same topic. Who knows...maybe electric turbochargers are the next big thing...just not now.

 

I think car companies are working on that. Technically it's an electric supercharger since it isn't driven by an exhaust turbine.

They're using the someday-gonnabe-new 42 volt electrical system so the alternator & motor efficiency doesn't kill the benefit.

 

That super upgraded electrical system has been on the burners for a while..... I wonder if we'll ever really see it? The tremendous loads on 12 volt systems can't continue indefinitely.

 

That's such a tremendous change with implications throughout the whole car... I'm not surprised it takes FOREVER in R&D before getting into production cars.

 

I'm doing some R&D of my own on my lil bros 91 accord. Im developing an electric leaf blower with250 mph thrustand fitting it as an electronic supercharger. haha I know, but he wanted to try it and i love innovating designs.Illdo a full write up on it whence complete andpostour results.