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Old May 8, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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I once did the math and calculated how much power is needed to compress air from 1 bar to 2 bar (1 bar of boost) for an air mass flow required for 200hp. Then assume this power was produced by a 12V electric motor the current needed was in the order of a thousand amperes. Much too much for any car alternator to handle, and definately not a job for computer fans
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