Leaf blower turbo?

the_supernerd · 08-05-2004, 01:19 AM

I was tinkering with a leaf blower the other day and I thought of an idea, probably not a very good one, but it might work. I am not sure about the fine details of a turbo, but if you were to securely attach a leaf blower to the intake and rev it up, would it work like a turbo? Just thought I would throw that idea out there and see what you think.

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

jimbo74 · 08-05-2004, 01:30 AM

NO!its been discussed here befroe and in the automotive industry and the answer is no....

wimpywade94 · 08-05-2004, 10:57 AM

yeah, if you use a leafblower then you have to hook a GIGANTIC vacume to the exhuast so you equalize the equniox on the center wobler. if you do that i say your good, why dont you go try it now.

wade

86toyota · 01-24-2006, 09:48 PM

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....AD23CA9564&p=7

ecchamberlin · 01-24-2006, 10:00 PM

That is way cool. The nitrous trick is pretty risky though. Wouldn't just a small spark ignite that stuff?

oly884 · 01-24-2006, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86toyota

http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....AD23CA9564&p=7

First off, nice song to go along with mr rice boy's vid.

The leaf blower, not much gain at all, but now I can see thousands of ricers going out to get the electrical fans. Oh well. Maybe I'll have to show them what a real blower does!

oly884 · 01-24-2006, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecchamberlin

That is way cool. The nitrous trick is pretty risky though. Wouldn't just a small spark ignite that stuff?

No, nitrous is not flamable. It's an oxygen carrying molecule that releases the oxygen when it is heated to a certain point (which is easily achieved in the combustion cylinder). So, there is no danger.

ecchamberlin · 01-24-2006, 10:08 PM

Good info. I just remember my old man talking about how a guy he knew blew himself up while working on a Nos system on a 60 something 440 Dodge Charger. Was he pulling my leg or did they used to use a differant type of system? He always said that the dude, car and garage where pretty much gone.

oly884 · 01-24-2006, 10:23 PM

Well the tank could have blown up.

Also, if the nitrous gets hot enough it will release the oxygen. Oxygen will cause things to burn hotter, etc, etc. It's hard to say, but the basics of it, the nitrous itself won't blow up, but it sure as hell will help make something blow up if there's a flame nearby and it does release the oxygen.

jeremys73 · 01-24-2006, 10:53 PM

lol, funny.. but reminds me of something I saw on eBay once...
Toyota Supercharger $129

I think a gas powered leaf blower would be better though, so it wouldnt rob any electrical power... but you'd have to be like "hold on' hafta start my blower, then I'll race ya"

maybe you could mod it so you could pull start it while in the cab, then the other guy is gonna be like "WTF that dude's chokin' his chicken"

surf4runner · 01-24-2006, 11:52 PM

put this under the dash and connect to intake

close all windows and open the NOS bottle inside the car...punch it
if i dont win at least ill be LMAO

just say n2o

4-RUNNIN' FREAK · 01-25-2006, 05:28 AM

Leaf blower stalled my friends 2.4 Taco when pointed at the cone filter.

He had to really keep the revs up to keep it running.

JHupp · 01-25-2006, 07:12 AM

damn, awesome video, I'm gonna go tell the kid down the street with the 93's hatchback and 18s about this, I'm sure he'll try it.

08-05-2004, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
wimpywade94 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: benton city wa Posts: 1,320	yeah, if you use a leafblower then you have to hook a GIGANTIC vacume to the exhuast so you equalize the equniox on the center wobler. if you do that i say your good, why dont you go try it now. wade __________________ 86 runner, rebuilt motor, egr block off, headman header, 3"bl, 33x12.5 m/t's. Lots of work wanted to do. limited skills, funds, time and drive. If you dont know where your going, anyplace will do.....

01-24-2006, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
86toyota Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Trafford, Pa Posts: 1,191	http://videos.streetfire.net/Player....AD23CA9564&p=7 __________________ Gregg 86 yota extra cab, 4" Pro comp, 33's, cam, header,CF Dual friction, K&N, and so on... (SOLD) 89 toyota 4x4 flatbed MY TRUCK

01-24-2006, 10:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	That is way cool. The nitrous trick is pretty risky though. Wouldn't just a small spark ignite that stuff? __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

01-24-2006, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	Good info. I just remember my old man talking about how a guy he knew blew himself up while working on a Nos system on a 60 something 440 Dodge Charger. Was he pulling my leg or did they used to use a differant type of system? He always said that the dude, car and garage where pretty much gone. __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

01-24-2006, 10:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
jeremys73 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North America Posts: 490	lol, funny.. but reminds me of something I saw on eBay once... Toyota Supercharger $129 I think a gas powered leaf blower would be better though, so it wouldnt rob any electrical power... but you'd have to be like "hold on' hafta start my blower, then I'll race ya" maybe you could mod it so you could pull start it while in the cab, then the other guy is gonna be like "WTF that dude's chokin' his chicken" __________________ 1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 3.4l \| Auto \| eLocker Last edited by jeremys73; 01-24-2006 at 10:58 PM.

08-05-2004, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
jimbo74 Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 6,582	NO!its been discussed here befroe and in the automotive industry and the answer is no....

01-24-2006, 10:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
oly884 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,703	Well the tank could have blown up. Also, if the nitrous gets hot enough it will release the oxygen. Oxygen will cause things to burn hotter, etc, etc. It's hard to say, but the basics of it, the nitrous itself won't blow up, but it sure as hell will help make something blow up if there's a flame nearby and it does release the oxygen.

01-25-2006, 05:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
4-RUNNIN' FREAK Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NNJ Posts: 3,951	Leaf blower stalled my friends 2.4 Taco when pointed at the cone filter. He had to really keep the revs up to keep it running. __________________ '02 4Runner - '06 XRunner Breakdancing www.BadgeYourRide.com Check this out Multi-Touch Interaction Research http://mrl.nyu.edu/~jhan/ftirtouch/ Highest Xmax 6.5" subwoofer made Total Posts: 32,218 (75.35 posts per day) [/center] [/color] Still A Neon

01-25-2006, 07:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
JHupp Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,159	damn, awesome video, I'm gonna go tell the kid down the street with the 93's hatchback and 18s about this, I'm sure he'll try it. __________________ Jason '06 F250 Super Duty Daily Driver '01 Toyota 4Runner Sport 265/75/16 BFG ATs, OME 881s w/ spacers front, OME 891s rear, SS roll bar, and some other stuff. Out of Commision njttora.com

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Turbo vs Non-turbo Timing cover	Bill	86-95 Trucks & 4Runners	6	03-19-2007 02:00 PM
WTB: Stock turbo parts ex mani, turbo	soarerjzz30	The Classifieds GraveYard	3	01-18-2007 05:13 AM
Help no blower???	4runnermax	86-95 Trucks & 4Runners	5	07-06-2006 07:20 PM
My turbo GSR vs. 99 turbo (that's right turbo) M3	Juggalo	Off Topic Talk	34	05-01-2005 08:13 AM