The package comes with instructions. There is a video on that site showing how it is wired up. Basically, it gets power directly from the battery and get turn on/off by a switch which can be installed next to the throttle or in the cabin.
There are test results on these things and also a published page on a magazine proved it worked (partially).
I am really anxious to see couple of these superchargers on our VQ35HR.

 

just so you know he is joking around.... we drive infinitis not Civics, leave the ghetto rigging to them.

 

I'd rather go for an electric turbo... and it looks cooler too
http://jalopnik.com/#!5728504

 

Electric turbocharger have been out there but not many people notice. Theoretically and realistically it works! However, being practical is another issue. It has been proved to be working. At least some one out there tested it and proved that a single electric supercharger can charge 1psi on a 1.6L engine (up to 5L engine). It boosted the power to 8.8%. That is done!

Now, let us start a different discussion here. We have seen the pros already. What about the cons? Some say there is not enough power source, liability of the battery,... In short, the issue is power supply to those superchargers when they kick in. Questions arise:

What problems would it cause if those superchargers suck all the juice?
What is solution to this issue?

Ok let it begins folks.

 

In my opinion, if those hungry monster superchargers eat all the power that even the alternator cannot provide, the outcome is that the electrical system will be shut off. That includes fuel pump, injectors, spark plugs,... So ultimately, the whole car will shut off and cannot start back without a jump start.

Solution to this issue could be an upgrade of the alternator and tougher battery. Keep in mind that the stored power in the battery and the power fed be the alternator need to withstand the drain of those superchargers for ONLY 30 seconds or less.

Guys with dual 12" sub-woofer, big AMP (300apms), heavy duty speakers also have to deal with the same problem. If then can get it works, we can too.

 

@Phalanx, I've got two on my car right now and these things make BIG power. So far no issues as of right now. You've DEF gotta try it. Also makes a cool supercharger whine whenever I'm steppin' on it. People say MD spacers are best bang for buck, they're wrong!

 

Stead, can you please post some pictures on here so people can see and believe that electric superchargers work? Also, how could you manage to set up the switch?

I found this online which is interesting about electric supercharger evolution:
http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/04...ger/index.html

 

I can't tell if this thread is bull**** or for real. Guess my decoder ring is broken

 

I Dunno, sounds like a snake oil scam to me. Let's see some video and dynos to back up these claims!

 

^+1

Pics and dyno results

 

Firstly let me say id never do this mainly because i dont think such a dodgy device belongs in a somewhat expensive luxury car. Now on the other hand i dont doubt that it'll add some power considering you will be pushing more air in, but if you turn this on by mistake at anytime other than WOT i can see a few problems arising. However if installed correctly with the TB or pedal and used correctly and it does not cause any harm to the engine then by all means go for it!

 

To whom don't believe these things make more power, there is a test result which was published on an auto magazine. You probably can find it on e-ram website (electricsupercharger.com maybe?). All other dyno charts given by the website are not trust worthy in my opinion. However, the independent test on a 95 Honda Civic speaks the truth.

If you research more on electric supercharger, there is a concept of electric centrifugal type supercharger from a company called VTES which was tested and gave positive results. It is a totally different type of axial electric supercharger we are discussing here but it brings up the point that electric supercharger is a possible solution to add more power without any major upgrade.

 

You honestly think those "test results" are legit?

Think for a second: if making 10whp was as easy as installing a fan inline with the intake tube, then EVERY automobile manufacturer would use them. Why use twin turbos in an N54 BMW motor with all their complexity when you could simply install 2 $300 fans and get 20 whp for a fraction of the cost.

 

^because they said so, duh

 

I guess so lol. That old saying " a sucker born every minute" holds true, no?