Leaf Blower + Engine = HP

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:22 am

Lmandrake · Post by **Lmandrake** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 12:31 pm

Where's the video of the con rod coming through the side of the block?

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:03 pm

I doubt a leaf blower would do that. NOS would, but the leaf blower is only producing about an extra 30hp. Nothing engine blowing.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:59 pm

so going down the street your gonna have 2 guys hanging off the side of your car?

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 4:18 pm

No, you use duct tape of course. It's the 1/4 mile extension cord that'll get ya.

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:02 pm

What a waste of video space, time.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:40 pm

Not really, if you consider that it's actually feasible. You really could use an inverter, & disassemble the blower down to the bare necessities. Stuff it into the air box & have at it. Even hook up a on off switch, or if you're really keen, an RPM based switch. Have it kick in over 3000rpms.

I still think it's neat even if it's somewhat oddball. Many good things come from stupid stuff like this.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:14 pm

They allready sell electric blowers... they are junk. only good for a few psi where as a real turbo can do 15+ psi.

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:07 am

Not really, if you consider that it's actually feasible. You really could use an inverter, & disassemble the blower down to the bare necessities. Stuff it into the air box & have at it. Even hook up a on off switch, or if you're really keen, an RPM based switch. Have it kick in over 3000rpms.

Let's see, I have two turbo Volvos with more HP than that and a 550hp NA 'Stang with a 150HP NOS kit so yeah, trying to make a slow car fast is a waste of time IMO. I've never understood that.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 9:32 am

Yeah, but the entire idea behind this is economy HP. Sure, you could do better with a NOS kit, but you'll be putting down several hundred & will have to buy NOS. This can be done for about $100. Would it be pretty? No. Would it stomp a Mustang? No. Would it be fun? Yes. Makes more sense than trying to install a cold air intake or throttle body spacer IMO. Something fun for the person who likes to tinker.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:24 pm

just so you know... i think it was a gas blower, not electric.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Wed Dec 09, 2009 2:27 pm

Yeah, but that's not as feasible.