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Old 09-21-2012, 05:17 AM   #1
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Now that is some sweet technology there. I'll soon be posting a DIY on how to cannibalize the motor out of an old "Rainbow Vac" and install it in the intake of a Desnorked Boxster intake. Should be good for 60HP easy on my 02 S...

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The chip upgrades are junk. Get the new electric turbos instead...
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Old 09-21-2012, 05:26 AM   #2
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Guys with Porsche cars, one of the most sought after cars on Earth, fantasy of young men, talking about modifying them because of a need for speed. Don't you guys realize this is why the terrorists hate us?
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Now that is some sweet technology there. I'll soon be posting a DIY on how to cannibalize the motor out of an old "Rainbow Vac" and install it in the intake of a Desnorked Boxster intake. Should be good for 60HP easy on my 02 S...
I don't think this is Rainbow Vac you're speaking of. The technology is actually way more complicated than that.

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Old 09-21-2012, 08:57 AM   #4
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Snake oil comes in many forms. How complicated the formulation is matters not the item does not perform...which electric superchargers most certainly do not. Maybe someday, but not at this time.


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I don't think this is Rainbow Vac you're speaking of. The technology is actually way more complicated than that.


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