Drag racing, DIY electric turbos that actually work and all kinds of science, automotive and racing related stuff slightly off the beaten path! My name is Alex and I've been directing TV shows for 30+ years (NBC, Discovery, PBS, FOX Sports, FOX, etc); and now I'm turning back to my nerdy roots (I was also a Howard Hughes/Sobel Fellow at the NIH and big into electronics when I was young) all in the name of inventing things that they said couldn't be done, particularly, but not exclusively, all things drag racing related. As I boldly head into this next chapter of my life, I encourage you to strap in and hang on - the ride is gonna be a GREAT one!
I used an angle grinder with flap discs to remove the bulk of it from my rock sliders, but this will help me get the the powder coat out of the corners/pockets. Thanks!
I've watched the cleetus McFarland videos and when they added a second turbo it picked up 88 horsepower on the 9 on a Chevrolet Cruze I think you guys all seen the video and that piqued my interest I've got a LT1 that I wouldn't mind having an extra 80 horse to the car interesting
Yea programming is simple if the software actually extracts so the esc will connect to it. Unfortunately I’ve had nothing but bad luck and they NEVERRRR CONNECT SMH
Well, very nice video. I have installed Snow Performance stage1 wmi kit and i want to add fuel at my setup. What is the proper mixture for maximum power gain? 50/50 meth/water, 80/20 or 100/0 methanol? Thank you in advance
Can you tell me the heat of the shaft coupler? I am hoping my friend can 3d print me a coupler that can withstand the heat and force of your set up, he has some metal imbued highe strength filament that can be utilized. I'd be willing to try it.
Lmao at some of these comments... its a hard tire on a crap road i dont give a damn if it was a 4 link chassis car it aint gonna be anything but a sharpie soon as it even tries to transfer wieght
Man I've been in the sbf game my whole life it's all we've ever raced, give that Lil motor some damn timing!!!! Idk what your combo is I'm a first time viewer to your channel but I will say I've ran more timing at 18# on methanol than you did NA..... 8.2 deck 4.125 bore 3.400 stroke with some beat to hell afr220s and a f1a
So In Order for Us to See Puddle Flow Can you Put the Camera Behind a Welding Hood Cause I cant See SHIT Back in the Day I did this with Just Oxy Acetylene Torch On Regular Steel Exhaust
Hmm I actually found this because I was on there search for low resistance connectors for mA measurements so I don't have to solder the wires directly.
Have any experience with the van pumps like Vortech? I have never had a Turbo. I used Roots type Blowers On Rats and LS1 & LS3, Vortech on SBC Mouse. I agree the mass of the Roots type tell you that is a lot weight to deal with in Install etc. The Hit on Turbos always was the startup was so late (LAG) compared to instant on Roots. Then there was a rear mounted turbo that seems to help a lot of issues with Heat and delay. Where did that go. Then My wife needed to update her Volvo. We love the Volvo S60 AWD for her. Safe and reliable, but this 2018 has a sport mode in the transmission that makes you wonder what is under the hood. It's the same 4 banger but with a Turbo and a Roots Blower???? Last night as i was watching some older videos it came to me that the Electric Motor will do exactly as it's told. I worked in the tuning of all my engines just enough to see the impacts via the computer control. And my other hobby is Hot Rodding my 1950 Model Train. I had to do a lot of closed loop control to get my 3D Printed Smoke Housing to survive 17 volts of AC Track power. And I am a retired engineer in medical, Automation and Robotic Systems. So now we have RPM control over the Air Pump not just reacting to RPM/Pressure with Fuel. Well Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. And when i needed to cool of the controllers in the tender of my latest Steam Engine a Blower fan on 5 volts off my 3D Printer was easy to install, simple to regulate 5V to and only needed to move some air not 100% exchange every minute. So everything I have seem from your video makes perfect sense. And the traces show you are watching the key elements and tuning accordingly. AFR, IAT, exhaust, fuel flow, Air Flow, al that points to a Smart Controller to match RPM of the drive motor to Gas Pedal position, rate of change up or down, fuel flow, Air Flow, O2 sensor, AFR now for the Hobbyist Hot Rodder we can see how to jack up anything we own outside/along side of factory control. I am pretty stoked and am willing to work toward a mechanical solution mounting such a device under the hood of my 2014 Corvette with LT1 and 6 speed Auto. No I do not drag race, I simply want to scare women and children and myself. It seems in less than 12 hours I can throw out all the quotes for a Vortech install $10,000, Z06 LT4 Roots Install $8,500 or any of the Magnuson variations all over $12,000. Being retired and married that wallet does not fly open because a Prius caught you sleeping at a light. But a smart solution that is cost effective certainly does. Like my Dremel based DIY CNC Mini Mill I just completed so I can machine 1936 Model Train Chassis to fit a Smoke timing gear to drive the Puff & Chuff Controllers. Internet of Things is awesome. I look forward to a good dialogue in the future. Ans once my Vette gets Supercharged I will be looking for Hub Motors to go upfront. I must have AWD Hybrid capability before I croak. I hope you may have an interest in that as time goes on. All the Best Dennis in Virginia
You are making me crazy. I have built 4 supercharged engines, al Chevy V8s, a Mouse, a Rat, An LS1 and an LS3. Now I drive a 2014 LT1 and want to boost it, But I am sick of spending $10,000 as I have in the past. I will be watching from here going forward. Dennis in Virginia
Using an esc is extra fail points. Why not just use a 12volt series wound DC motor with a switch that turns it on when you floor the gas? The rest of the time you can just stay in limp mode.
People is always using motors for RC vehicles and they rarely output more than 10HP. I would like to see this being done with a proper electric motor say one from a nissan leaf, the supercharger will be huge but I think the performance gains will make up for it.
With the speed controller i watched the vesc build i think the voltage wasnt high enough to produce enough for what you really needed they now have 32s and higher vescs i think redo doing thay build but with higher voltage vescs for be awesome a video cheers for the content 👍
A 10 cc syringe (with no needle) is my Go-To for putting gasoline where I need it. Whether it's down the throat of a carburetor, on bicycle chains to clean/loosen the links, or straight on to a surface that needs cleaning (like you are using the leather glove on), I can put just the amount that I need right where it's needed without fumbling around with a gas can. Thanks for the video. As soon as you mentioned using gasoline, my mind flashed (no pun intended) back to 1976, and a failed attempt to seal a small gas tank with RTV. And to 1979 and an incident involving RTV and automatic transmission fluid. (Ford Type F, if I remember correctly. That was really a strange sight, turning the silicone bead into a quickly expanding, rubber worm looking, absolute mess.)
Definitely need to build some LTO packs because they're just awesome. I'm curious if form factor matters as much (other than Price/shape) I'd love some of the rectangular type Toshiba cells.
Awsome to see such progress in the electric boost field! This seems to be the best universal setup I’ve seen in comparison to TorqAmp and PhantomElectricSuperChargers. Are there more videos on where can I find more videos about throttle controlling the electric supercharger as well as regulating its temperature from over heating?
Friend, I bought a hobbywing sensored 10bl120a g2 sensored esc, do you use any 540 sensored motor on it? I'm wanting a surpass 13.5 T sensored? Does the motor being sensored work on it? I already have 2 esc 10bl120a g1 hobbywing, I didn't quite understand the issue of changing to g2!
