: Re: Anti-turbo lag systems

[jb24 at chrysler.com]

>>Anyone remember a device from a company called Turbodyne? It's
basically a one-way motor that spins the compressor wheel. Once the
exhaust gasses spin the turbo, the unit would freewheel.<<

I actually have a flyer from Turbodyne.  It is a high-speed DC motor
with an over-running clutch (always on, current draw low when not
accelerating turbo).  No idea on cost, but seems to work, their
durability vehicle was turbo-diesel semi rig.  Vector cars spec'd the
unit for their twin-turbo V8 couple of years ago.  Some (including me)
have looked at it for externally scavenged two-strokes so you don't
need a drive belt on the compressor - once started the exhaust drives
the turbine.  The demo units slipped over the clamp face of the
compressor with a high-misalignment bearing/clutch.  I'll try to look
up their address.

John Bucknell