Turbo vs Super. was variable comp...variable disp....

[xxalexx at ix.netcom.com]

> From:          "Espen Hilde" <mwichstr at online.no>
> To:            <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
> Subject:       Re: Turbo vs Super. was variable comp...variable disp....
> Date:          Sat, 21 Feb 1998 03:26:59 +0100
> Reply-to:      diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu

> The fameous Merlin engine used a turbine that was coupled to the crank
> shaft.
> Some Scania diesel engines to. 
>                 Espen
Known as turbo compounding, also allows use of supercharger, 
developed in WWII before jets and turbines took over power 
when discovered pistons not needed. 
  Alex