FF Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the Force Flow Electric Supercharger work with diesel engines?
Yes it does work in the same way as petrol engines. If you have any concerns, please email us at info@force-flow.com

2. My car runs of LPG, will your intake supercharger work?
Short answer is yes, positioning of the unit on the intake however is important, please email us if you have any concerns.

3. I have a carburetted engine, can I still use it?
Yes of course. Installation may require a few small mods if you don’t have an intake pipe feeding air to the air cleaner/carby. We can help guide you through the installation.

4. I don’t have much mechanical knowledge, is it difficult to install?
The Force Flow Electric Intake Supercharger was designed as a simple bolt on modification that could be installed by just about anybody. In most cases it takes little more than an hour for an amateur to install and doesn’t require any specialist knowledge or tools. Full installation instructions are supplied and we are more than happy to help you if you get stuck. If you don’t feel comfortable and prefer to let a professional install it for you, we have a list of Recommended Installers who can do the job for you.

5. Doesn’t the impellor fan block the intake and restrict the air flow?
No it doesn’t. The Force Flow 4.0 inlet flow area is 95mm wide, so with that size inlet minus the area that is blocked by the motor, the inlet area is actually larger than that of your standard 3.0 inch (76mm) intake pipe. So even if you installed the unit and never switched it on, you would have a far more effective intake system than your stock setup. Having this inlet area big enough was one of our biggest design features, as it is the flaw of some other Electric Supercharger units available on the market today.

6. Why is it recommended that it only switches on at full throttle, can I run it all the time? Basically, unless you have your foot flat on floor and the throttle is wide open, no amount of air you pump in will get through. Think of it like a flood gate, if the gate is only half open and you try and pump 5 times more water through the gate, the entrance to the gate will just flood with water. In the case of the throttle taking in air, the same thing will happen, the air will just flood at the entrance of the throttle body and all the way back through the intake pipe. Not until you open the throttles gate all the way open can the air flow freely into the manifold. Knowing that the Electric Intake Supercharger is only going to be on at WOT (wide open throttle) for 10 or maybe 15 seconds at a time, we have designed our motor to get maximum power for its size for that amount of time only. So using the Electric Intake Supercharger when it is not needed will only decrease the lifespan of the unit and give you no gains.

7. I don’t think your electric intake supercharger will fit, what do you think?
The Force Flow Electric Intake Supercharger can basically be adapted to any engine. If you want advise on the performance gains or installation method for your vehicle, please email us first before purchasing and we can give advise.

8. Do I need to upgrade gaskets or any other engine internals?
No you wont need any engine internal modifications to run the Force Flow Electric Intake Supercharger. Most stock engines could withstand gains of at least 4-5 PSI before you would need to start changing internals. The Force Flow system is designed as an entry level bolt on mod for horsepower and acceleration gains without spending thousands on a traditional turbo or belt driven supercharger. There are however some modifications that will compliment the Force Flow system including installing a Fuel pressure Regulator. Please email us at info@force-flow.com if you need advise.

9. Can I use a dump valve/BOV (blow off valve)?
No. Other than the cool sound that blow off valve/dump valves are famous for, they actually serve a purpose, to release pressure in the turbo system at gear changes. The Force Flow system does not create enough pressure to need the pressure release. The pressure created by the Force Flow Electric Intake Supercharger actually decreases slightly as the revs of the engine increase.

10. How much will the power increase on my car?
The gain in performance gains differ from car to car depending on vehicle make, engine size, intake type and many other factors. Gains from small engines of about 1.5 litre have been seen higher than 10% but we like to safely say around 7%. On larger engines around 4.0 litres displacement, we suggest average gains will be around 4-5%.

11. I have a cold air intake pipe already fitted, can I still fit it?
Yes you can. The unit will mount by cutting out a section of your cold air intake and replacing with the Electric Intake Supercharger. Alternatively if you have room, you can mount on the end of pipe where your pod filter is and then the pod filter will just mount onto the inlet of Electric Intake Supercharger.

12. How will this affect my fuel economy?
Whilst the unit is engaged your engine will use more fuel, but you would only buy this unit knowing you are going to be putting your foot on floor looking for more speed in which case you don’t mind using more fuel. However, when the unit is switched off (98% of the time), you will actually get a gain in fuel economy. The fan in the Electric Intake Supercharger creates an atomising effect on the air being drawn and therefore the air burns more efficiently and cleaner. We do not have any figures to prove this claim but we suggest that you could possibly use approximately 10% less fuel with the Force Flow Supercharger installed and not used.

13. Can I use my current pod filter or do I need to buy the Force Flow one?
In most cases, the Force Flow Electric Intake Supercharger will mount to your 3 inch intake system with a 4.0 inch – 3.0” reducer and the 4.0 inch mouth pod filter fits straight onto the inlet of the Intake Supercharger. In this case you will need a 4.0 inch mouth filter from Force Flow or another supplier. If you are mounting to your cold air intake and already have a 3 inch pod filter, you will not need our filter. You can also purchase 3 inch mouth pod filters from the Force Flow range if you need.