Interesting gadget. It still reminds me of some of the gimmicks and gadgets
J.C. Whitney used to advertise only this item is somewhat more high tech and
rather expensive. However, from the photographs and description it looks a
lot like just a microprocessor and sensors controlling a high CFM fan
mounted in the air duct to the air cleaner. Certainly not worth any where
near the $375 (US) that they are asking for it. Although this does give me
the idea to design and develop something similar and try it in my Spitfire
or Z-28.
Reid
'79 Spitfire (original owner)
-----Original Message-----
From: Tburke4@aol.com [mailto:Tburke4@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, January 07, 2000 1:45 PM
To: spitlist@gte.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Nitrous Oxide
Listers,
Truly, there's no end to the search for ways to put more hp in a Spitfire
(and/or melt the pistons), but, here's one that's new to me. A visit to this
site:
http://www.turbo-zet.com/.
will introduce you to the wonders of the Electronic Turbocharger. Believe
me,
I have no interest, financial or otherwise, in this puppy, but, I would be
interested to hear the lister's comments.
The Turbo-Zet is driven off the electrical system (time for that Chevy
alternator) and modulated by sensors and micro-processors and promises 25%+
power gains at low cost. My feeling is that if it did work, it wouldn't last
long, but, who knows? It's a new millenium (Ok, it isn't, but you know what
I
mean...).
Tom Burke
80 Spitfire (normally aspirated and gasping for life)
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