Electric Boost vs Turbo & Super Chargers

[jb92563]

Another idea popped into my head while reading a few threads on Cold Air intake restrictions, Super Chargers, Turbos etc.

A lot of big bucks are being spent on getting more air down the throat of the engine (Throttle body) so that the engine can produce more power.

The intake mods are about reducing obstructions to allow more air volume, and the Super and Turbo chargers are about Forcing more volume of air.

What about an electric fan in the intake that could be speed controlled to apply various amounts of "Boost" pressure?

If you have ever seen the model airplane electric ducted fans you will know where Im heading with this.

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These electric motor ducted fans can produce 20+ lbs of pressure. Turbos and Super chargers can use up to 14 lbs depending on the engine.

I wonder if anyone has tried something like this for a modest boost during hard acceleration?

The equipment to do something like this could probably cost less than $500 and it could be plumbed inline with the existing air intake very easily.

The controller could be programed based on a throttle position and other sensors to vary boost accordingly to some safe maximum value.

Just thinking out loud and wondering if this has ever been tried.