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Leaf Blower + Engine = HP
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:22 am
by normalicy
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:31 pm
by Lmandrake
Where's the video of the con rod coming through the side of the block?
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:03 pm
by normalicy
I doubt a leaf blower would do that. NOS would, but the leaf blower is only producing about an extra 30hp. Nothing engine blowing.
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:59 pm
by Pugsley
so going down the street your gonna have 2 guys hanging off the side of your car?
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:18 pm
by normalicy
No, you use duct tape of course. It's the 1/4 mile extension cord that'll get ya.
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:02 pm
by EvilHorace
What a waste of video space, time.
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:40 pm
by normalicy
Not really, if you consider that it's actually feasible. You really could use an inverter, & disassemble the blower down to the bare necessities. Stuff it into the air box & have at it. Even hook up a on off switch, or if you're really keen, an RPM based switch. Have it kick in over 3000rpms.
I still think it's neat even if it's somewhat oddball. Many good things come from stupid stuff like this.
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:14 pm
by Pugsley
They allready sell electric blowers... they are junk. only good for a few psi where as a real turbo can do 15+ psi.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:07 am
by EvilHorace
Not really, if you consider that it's actually feasible. You really could use an inverter, & disassemble the blower down to the bare necessities. Stuff it into the air box & have at it. Even hook up a on off switch, or if you're really keen, an RPM based switch. Have it kick in over 3000rpms.
Let's see, I have two turbo Volvos with more HP than that and a 550hp NA 'Stang with a 150HP NOS kit so yeah, trying to make a slow car fast is a waste of time IMO. I've never understood that.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:32 am
by normalicy
Yeah, but the entire idea behind this is economy HP. Sure, you could do better with a NOS kit, but you'll be putting down several hundred & will have to buy NOS. This can be done for about $100. Would it be pretty? No. Would it stomp a Mustang? No. Would it be fun? Yes. Makes more sense than trying to install a cold air intake or throttle body spacer IMO. Something fun for the person who likes to tinker.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:24 pm
by Pugsley
just so you know... i think it was a gas blower, not electric.
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:27 pm
by normalicy
Yeah, but that's not as feasible.