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SouthArk370Z · 12-31-2012, 02:50 PM

While KERS is a great concept and several companies are bringing viable products to market, retrofitting KERS for performance gains would be a costly, complicated affair that would add considerable weight. One might be able to design/install a KERS MPG booster, but I wouldn't expect great power/performance gains from a homebrew system.

Edit: I'm not trying to talk anybody out of doing it - if someone can put a jet turbine in a VW, KERS in a 370Z is possible - just be aware that it is not the typical DIY project and will require a lot of engineering know-how.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	While KERS is a great concept and several companies are bringing viable products to market, retrofitting KERS for performance gains would be a costly, complicated affair that would add considerable weight. One might be able to design/install a KERS MPG booster, but I wouldn't expect great power/performance gains from a homebrew system. Edit: I'm not trying to talk anybody out of doing it - if someone can put a jet turbine in a VW, KERS in a 370Z is possible - just be aware that it is not the typical DIY project and will require a lot of engineering know-how. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 12-31-2012 at 03:01 PM.