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Re: Superchargers

To: Joseph Roach <jroach@qualcomm.com>
Subject: Re: Superchargers
From: Pamela Pepoy <gppepoy@cybertrails.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 18:46:56 -0800
I oject!
This is a BLATANT ripoff.  It's just like my invention.  BUT i use a verrry long
extension cord and don't have the power converter problem.  The secret is the
heavy duty spring in my automatic cord reeler upper.
Guy
SPL311
Tempe

Joseph Roach wrote:

> Hey, hold on!  You might want to try this set up instead!
>
> http://www.bimmers.com/m3/hoax/
>
> This is pretty funny.  Enjoy!
>
> Joseph Roach
> 65 1500
>
> At 05:36 PM 12/5/00 -0800, Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us wrote:
> >Terry,
> >
> >Thanks for the instructions. I didn't get any from Calspeed.
> >
> >I mounted a traffic cone to the front, and didn't get any benefit even at
> >100mph. I even swapped out the wife's vacuum cleaner hose for a larger
> >wet/dry vacuum hose.
> >
> >It appears that I had the small opening of the cone facing front. I'll go
> >back and test again! Do you think installing twin cones and hoses will
> >double the horsepower? Will putting a mesh screen on it adversely affect
> >horsepower gain? I hope you filed your patent, all the neighbors are
> >already copying the setup.
> >
> >Fred - So.SF
> >(Calspeed, the dollar license fee is in the mail! ;>)
> >
> >__________________________ Reply Separator ___________________________
> > >Subject: Superchargers
> > >Author:  "Terry and Donna Cost" <tcost@vvm.com>
> > >Date:    12/5/2000 6:50 PM
> > >
> > >I see that my supercharger is getting the attention it deserves.  I will
> > >license it for production, if any of the vendors out there want to sell
> > >it. I tried the gerbil and there are problems with interchangeability of
> > >parts. Also, parasitic power losses are higher in gerbils.
> > >
> > >I have been experimenting with "stealth" technology, specifically the power
> > >systems of the SR-71 Blackbird, which as you know has  "Ram-Jet"
> > engines.  I
> > >have developed a "Ram-Flow" supercharger using a traffic cone, a length of
> > >vacuum cleaner hose, and a stock 2000 air cleaner.  I will post pictures on
> > >the TDROC website, and I have given my West Coast Distributor, Calspeed
> > >Carrion, permission to post them on his website.  The system is a simple
> > >one, and has no parasitic drag or exhaust restrictions.  Bolt the traffic
> > >cone to your front bumper (wide side to the front), run the hose through
> > the
> > >engine compartment to the modified air cleaner, and prepare to feel the
> > rush
> > >of power as you accelerate.  The unit is most efficient at high speed, but
> > >you can tune the system for lower speeds by selecting larger traffic cones
> > >as the "scoop".  Pricing will depend on the volume of orders Calspeed and I
> > >receive.
> > >
> > >Leisure Suit Terry

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