So I designed a zero lag turbo charger

[FunfGan]

I want one of these now.

My dad had one. They quoted him $7k to repair the engine when it died, this was ~5 years ago.

[slammin.e28]

Also this.



...and this...

[slammin.e28]

The millenia was a 5 stroke engine, some strange deal where they incorporated the supercharger into a 5th stroke. I don't remember the science behind it, never thought it worth mentioning since it was such a piece of shit. Not arguing, just supporting.

I want one of these now.

[Exodus_2pt0]

mazda did something like that with the millenia...didnt work out so well.

The millenia was a 5 stroke engine, some strange deal where they incorporated the supercharger into a 5th stroke. I don't remember the science behind it, never thought it worth mentioning since it was such a piece of shit. Not arguing, just supporting.

[andrewm]

How did I just now see this thread?

FWIW my guess is on a hot cam with tons of valve overlap. More flow between intake exhaust = higher velocity exhaust gasses = faster turbo = more boost = infinity power!!!

mazda did something like that with the millenia...didnt work out so well.

[Xat1cZ]

[TobyB]

i love when this thread gets bumped

ftw lol

[unevolved]

Install alternator coil windings in the middle of a turbo, and design the turbo in a way that the internals are always spinning at about engine speed at the minimum (With a lot of computer engineering involved to control the voltage/amprerage output at higher ends) Have it water cooled (E65 style) and voila... no need for an alternator... Just a really expensive turbonater... but the name was already taken :( haha

[Exodus_2pt0]

[u3b3rg33k]

I've seen it done before - somewhere on the internet. IIRC each side can handle around 9HP.

[Kershaw]

that's an interesting way to do it.

[$hane]

Word on the street is that subaru is working on a new 1.6L motor that is fitted with an exhaust turbine that generates electricity and powers an electric supercharger. 1.6L puts them back into WRC.....

[einstein57]

Like I said too heavy for a race car and too expensive for a street car to save 2 seconds of delay.

[u3b3rg33k]

Except for the air compressor, lines, tank, solenoid valves, and control system you'll need to add...

[einstein57]

Compound turbos?
Twin Charging?
Misfire systems? - Throttle bypass or inlet bypass causing unburnt air/fuel to ignite when it hits the exhaust manifold and spool the hot side. (works well, but it is very brutal on the engine and turbos)

How about a small electric or mechanical compressor used to pressurize an air tank used to spool the turbo?:D lol

Either way, youre trying to reinvent the wheel here. This technology has been around forever so I highly doubt you will come up with a SIMPLE solution.

None of those. I was thinking more along the lines of regenerative braking but for compressed air. Fewer moving parts. You probably won't need more than an instant for the extra air to get the turbo back up to speed.