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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 8:40 PM
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i am looking at trying to push more hp out of my 4.3. i was wondering if anybody has used an electric turbo or super charger or anything or if u have any other ideas
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 8:45 PM
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Electric super chargers do not work. It is pretty much a hair dryer minus the heat.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 9:04 PM
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actually it most likely wont suck in enough air using the ele. supercharger ..just like MDtahoe said....waste of money
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 9:06 PM
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well what could i do, and would a turbo or super kill my mileage
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 3:42 AM
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If you keep your foot out of it, a SC or a turbo will not kill your mileage. With either, I hope you have several thousand $$$$ to spend.
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 3:51 AM
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I race with a guy that put a hot cam in one and he pcked up alot of power.
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