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Do electric superchargers really work. I was thinking about getting one along with a cold air intake system instead of just the cold air intake.

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ok, if tis the one i just googeld and saw from eram for 500+ dollars, no way in hell. dont be fooled by gimmicks my friend. save your money for something that works.
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Haha.
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Nope.
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So I guess I'll just be getting the cold air intake system then. What one would you suggest I get that isn't too expensive?
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Yes they do.
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So I guess I'll just be getting the cold air intake system then. What one would you suggest I get that isn't too expensive?
Get a K&N panel filter, and cut open your stock air box on the fender side.
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AEM, ECS Tuning, GHL...they're all basically the same.
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AEM, ECS Tuning, GHL...they're all basically the same.
Injen puts much more R&D into their A/F ratios through the whole power band, they really arent all the same.
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