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  1. AlexLTDLX

    P2 Supercharger Thread

    I personally find it easier to look at things in terms of horsepower; especially since the compressor map's X axis is fairly directly relatable to hp simply by multiplying by 10. So in the above referenced example, spinning at 27,000 rpm and 5 psi, you'd be somewhere around 500 hp. That would...
  2. AlexLTDLX

    Hello from New Braunfels, Texas

    Actually just outside Corpus, near Rockport. The reason you haven't heard from me was I was busy packing the trailer and then the last couple of days driving down. I'm 160 mi away from there. And thanks for the offer. I'll be checking the forum when I can over the next couple of weeks but I...
  3. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    I'm a huge Jaguar fan. As odd as it is, particularly the sedans from the '70s through the '80s. Can you post a pic of your jag? I'd love to see it. And I'd have no hesitation using an APD ESC if you want regenerative charging.
  4. AlexLTDLX

    P2 Supercharger Thread

    There's another member on here who checked out the bearings in his unit and they're not great. They're not actually rated for anywhere close to the blower's Max RPM, but for our actual achievable RPMs I think they're going to be okay. Also keep in mind with my MGM LMT setup, even running with a...
  5. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    Hytek - I think you hit the nail on the head - once the thing is spinning, it starts to cool itself off. Not what I expected. 88fiero - I don't think it would have any problems. The fan is pretty hyperactive, and it wasn't even on (or plugged in) in that datalog. The OTA module plugs into...
  6. AlexLTDLX

    What batteries are you using?

    I bought a bunch of a123 cells myself a while ago. They're still sitting around because spot welded tabs and high current don't go together all that well. I've got either 150 or 160 or something (I don't remember) I need to do something with...
  7. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    Oh - and the belt survived without issues. I ran it for 15 seconds at a time this time:
  8. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    EUREKA! I just shot the high power, LTO-powered tests with the HobbywingCastle setup. It was consistantly pulling around 315 amps at about 45 volts at the ESC (internal datalog). That, dear friends, outperforms the APD/TP Power combination - it's holding a consistant 14kW! I can't even begin...
  9. AlexLTDLX

    Super Capacitors

    I'm not sure - most will cut out because they think the batteries are too low. But I really don't like the discharge curve of supercaps. Lithium batteries are far better suited to what we need. At high RPM, which takes a bit to get to (in an actual car), you want maximum voltage - voltage is...
  10. AlexLTDLX

    Hello from New Braunfels, Texas

    Welcome! I can't say how many times I've tried calculating some of that stuff myself, only to discover that it's math that's beyond me. I just happen to be moving to Texas myself soon - about 2.5 hours from you on the gulf coast...
  11. AlexLTDLX

    Arduino code, help needed

    Hi Wilbur - thanks for following up and no, I actually didn't see your email. Do you remember when you sent it? It's possible I might have missed it. My daughter had some serious health issues around that time (that now appear to be improving, thankfully). Ironically, one of the guys I...
  12. AlexLTDLX

    Hello from Houston, Texas!

    Welcome!
  13. AlexLTDLX

    Hello from Australia

    Welcome! The P2 is basically a Vortech Si trim. This is the Si trim compressor map: As far as spare parts go, the bearings are common, there are a number of chinese companies that make billet impellers for these (at really good prices - I really overpaid for my billet impeller). The only...
  14. AlexLTDLX

    E turbo'd Suzuki Swift Build

    Severely retarded timing can also cause heat issues. At least it's not a critical issue. Any progress on the e-turbo? (I honestly hate calling it that, but it's just so easy to write...)
  15. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    Wow - that's really cool that he got back to you. That link is interesting, but it look to be more for developers. I'm sure we'll see products coming down the pike soon enough that use GaN FETs. I've said it like a thousand times, but things like this keep popping up - we're at the nascence...
  16. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    We should be all back up and running for everyone. As far as the Hobbywing setup goes, I'm going to build a pack out of my Lishen LTO Cells to see how durable it really is; though I'm feeling pretty good about it...
  17. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    Thx - yeah, I know. I'm struggling with the SSL certificate since the hack for some weird reason.
  18. AlexLTDLX

    E turbo'd Suzuki Swift Build

    Did it work to remove the "rev hang?"
  19. AlexLTDLX

    TPS in function of eBoost

    Actually... I wrote all that and I may have misinterpreted your question (that's how excited I am about your setup). What you're trying to do is control how the electric supercharger comes on, right? In that case, cmoalem is right on. :) Please post pics/vids!
  20. AlexLTDLX

    I bought a Hobbywing ESC - Is this our Holy Grail?

    You should move. Lol.
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