Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Gonna strap a sealed H20 cooler on my Phantom controller, duct that ish, and overclock my ESC for 20 more horsepowerz. Watch. :P

I've looked into the future...you arent going to like it.

[Sojhinn]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Gonna strap a sealed H20 cooler on my Phantom controller, duct that ish, and overclock my ESC for 20 more horsepowerz. Watch. :P

Don't forget some leds for your fans yo. You gotta trip out that shhtuf to make it lok phat.

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by Sojhinn

Don't forget some leds for your fans yo. You gotta trip out that shhtuf to make it lok phat.

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

I've looked into the future...you arent going to like it.

Not with mah heat shieldz

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by robwbright

Reminder of an amusing statement from early on in this project.

Seems like he was spot on....LOL

[Robftss]

Originally Posted by Jac

I have the fan and still tripped it twice on my first drive.

Need a way to somehow extract the hot air, in a non-ricer way (no hood scoops/extractors). Would love to have functional side vents, assuming they would create enough pressure to pull the hot air out.

The 26.X V reading is just indicating the charging system is working beyond ~ 10% duty cycle...the charge voltage is dropped ~ 1.5V to account for heating of the batteries to keep them under the gassing voltage. Boost is still @~95% and you can continue to use it normally...if you continue hard driving the 2nd failsafe, shut down, occurs and resets in 2-10 seconds. There are many variables so this is approximately what happens.

I have tested the control unit outside the engine bay (behind the grill) on my test vehicle to expose it to direct moving air... it delays the 26.X significantly...this position is more complicated to achieve in the FT86.

The future Aux charger splits the recharge time and therefore the heat generated to extend the 26.X trip.

Lots of testing to do to confirm gains are real, not just calculated


Stand by! Rob.

[Sojhinn]

Ok so based on what rob said the venting should help but we don't know how much. I'll see what I can do on my end to get the parts. @nlowell any chance you are going to snag the parts? I can help you install.

[fenton]

Originally Posted by Robftss

The 26.X V reading is just indicating the charging system is working beyond ~ 10% duty cycle...the charge voltage is dropped ~ 1.5V to account for heating of the batteries to keep them under the gassing voltage. Boost is still @~95% and you can continue to use it normally...if you continue hard driving the 2nd failsafe, shut down, occurs and resets in 2-10 seconds. There are many variables so this is approximately what happens.

I have tested the control unit outside the engine bay (behind the grill) on my test vehicle to expose it to direct moving air... it delays the 26.X significantly...this position is more complicated to achieve in the FT86.

The future Aux charger splits the recharge time and therefore the heat generated to extend the 26.X trip.

Lots of testing to do to confirm gains are real, not just calculated


Stand by! Rob.

Another nice bonus of getting the auxiliary charger.

I love mine with the 1.5 dump pack!



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[dtek]

Originally Posted by Robftss

I have tested the control unit outside the engine bay (behind the grill) on my test vehicle to expose it to direct moving air... it delays the 26.X significantly...this position is more complicated to achieve in the FT86.

This is the ideal placement, either side of the intake snorkel just in front of the radiator support. Far away from water splashes etc, but getting lots of cool air and separated from the engine bay heat. It's a bit of a hassle getting at this area yes, but you can reach in there without taking off the whole front bar, maybe attach with a bracket to the existing snorkel mounting point?

[nlowell]

Originally Posted by Sojhinn

Ok so based on what rob said the venting should help but we don't know how much. I'll see what I can do on my end to get the parts. @nlowell any chance you are going to snag the parts? I can help you install.

I'm game! I'll look at the shopping list tonight. Did you order?

[Sojhinn]

Originally Posted by nlowell

I'm game! I'll look at the shopping list tonight. Did you order?

Not yet. I think I can get cheaper prices. Just did a quick search. But I will.

[Thatruth2001]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Gonna strap a sealed H20 cooler on my Phantom controller, duct that ish, and overclock my ESC for 20 more horsepowerz. Watch. :P

Mentioned this approach to Rob a few months ago as an alternative prior to the controller redesign. Remember this adds more cost and complexity to the installation.

[Jac]

Stupid question, should I expect performance (more specifically the batteries) to be noticeably impacted by ambient temperatures? Took the car out for a few pulls (temp 40-45F) and it was certainly less peppy than the days before (55-65F).

Pretty sure the answer is yes, although I'm more curious by what margin performance would be impacted (10%/30%?).

[fenton]

Originally Posted by Jac

Stupid question, should I expect performance (more specifically the batteries) to be noticeably impacted by ambient temperatures? Took the car out for a few pulls (temp 40-45F) and it was certainly less peppy than the days before (55-65F).

Pretty sure the answer is yes, although I'm more curious by what margin performance would be impacted (10%/30%?).

You will get less current out of the system at lower battery temperatures. The catch there is because the air is cooler it is almost a wash as the performance increases due to cooler air.

I couldn't even wager a guess. If you push the system hard you should get the batteries up to temp and then you have the best of both worlds