Turbo Lag

[Charles North @ Function First Motorsports]

>What you are looking for is called an Anti-Lag System (ALS).  It is
>used in many rally-race cars that compete in the WRC.  There are a
>couple of different systems I have heard about, but the easiest to
>implement requires only a modification to the ECU on the engine.
>
>This system actually causes an intentional mis-fire by not firing one
>of the cylinders.  The air/fuel mixture is still injected, and ends up
>getting pumped out the exhaust.  When it hits the very hot turbine
>blades in the turbo, it ignites and works like a jet motor.  
>
>The system is currently used on several Rally cars in the US.  It is
>supposed to keep the boost always running atleast 10-12 lbs.
>
>The biggest draw backs to this are the noise and the flames that shoot
>out the exhaust.  (I wonder how a Catalytic converter would react to
>this.)
>
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>Hi John

Interesting system, how difficult is this to implement into a system or
should it be an add on. I am working with both Motronic and Electromotive
units. Any imfo would be of great use.

Charlie at Funtion First Motorsports