speedyman_2 Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ok. I have never quit searching for a way to Supercharge my '98 STS. And I'm sure there are plenty other. Has anyone heard of this?? http://www.turbomagazine.com/tech/0406tur_knight/ It's an electric supercharger. Capable of 5 psi. Which is perfect. But, again. Would the computer issue still be a problem?? I won't give up dang it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Speedyman 2, A couple fundamental problems. 1. Like the article stated, their electric turbo has only enough capacity to boost a 2-liter or so engine to maybe 8-10 psi for a limited time before the batteries (3-4 in the trunk) are discharged. Even if it would process the extra air properly, your NorthStar is about twice too large to get a significant benefit. 2. The problem is not in the supercharger, turbo or nitrous. As you surmised, the "problem" remains in the NorthStar engine's excellent computer control. GM supercharged a special 4.4 liter NorthStar for the STS, but it is simply NOT adaptable for ANY other vehicle. It might be cheaper and much more reliable to get a new Supercharged STS than to waste money with anything else. Mark's 99STS is running some fine times. Why not look into what he has done? Good Luck Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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