Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Forced Induction intercooler vs. more boost

hey, before you waste your money, Starter motors are not capable of sustained use. The duty cycle on them sucks! More like 10% If you crank for 15-20 seconds you have to wait 1-2 minutes to cool it down. Remember, that is even with a cold start condition with it being bolted to a giant heat sink (the engine)!

You'd be better off using an exhaust driven turbine to be honest. The cost will end up less once you have paid for a motor that can sustain the boost-on-demand as well as the electrical system and cabling upgrades.