Home-made Turbocharger?
 

I found this pic where some guy made a turbo for his BMW for only about $200:

http://www.bmwplanet.com/attachments/toroturbo.jpg

Do you think that this will actually work? It must add some HP, right?

you're kidding right? :rolleyes:

well it kind of reminds me of that tornado thingy.

doesnt look to be a turbocharger since turbo's are exhaust driven. this just looks like its attached to the intake just like that tornado POS.


:)

Are you kidding? I think "Toro" is name of the leaf blower I have in my garage:D

Yes, it will work. That looks to be an AC unit that he must be running via an inverter. That's got to be a hefty inverter, though- not sure it would provide much boost, at least enough to overcome (appreciably) the parasitic drag due to the loading of the alternator.

Actually, it is a Toro leaf blower that the guy has modified to boost the air intake pressure. Note the routing of the power cable.

I mean, it must be good for some horsepower gain, right? Anybody with turbocharging experience care to guess at the horsepower gains?

Thanks.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Maveric
[B]Actually, it is a Toro leaf blower that the guy has modified to boost the air intake pressure.

i have the same exact leaf blower! :D

I think he must have a switch in the car that he can activate for a boost when he needs it. Kinda like nitrous, I imagine. He must also have a second battery to power it so that it doesn't strain his electrical system.

Those leaf blowers are really strong. I think that it must be good for at least several pounds of boost. Translate that into horsepower, and it could be significant...

Where did you get the pic? I would love to get the guys email and ask him a couple of questions. Or is this just a really good photoshop job?



Thanks,
Bobby

Toro (the one i got) blows 140MPH, some other ones do up to 220MPH, i think that's some blowing power :D