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Old 06-26-2014, 04:23 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Phantom Supercharger- a new Performance option? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

this is an electric supercharger, discussion of the electrical details... it is set up for short bursts only, ie on acceleration. The evidence and testing is not as rigorous as some do here but its fairly convincing



It costs $2000 and will sap hp & gas from the engine via the alternator load.

I could buy and install a traditional waste gated Turbo for less money with MUCH larger gains.

For instance with my Waste gated Turbo I can buy a over sized intake manifold from Europe for $250 then add larger fuel injectors $200 plus a $60 chip replaced in the ecu and The car will jump from 90hp to over 220hp.

I think you will find a traditional Turbo is not as expensive as you think , if you buy the parts Online re-manufactured or used / rebuilt & do the work yourself.
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