"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
01/31/2016 at 18:45 • Filed to: None
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"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain)
01/31/2016 at 18:45 • Filed to: None | 1
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I just saw this story about Volvo’s PowerPulse technology. I think it’s something that’s gone through many people’s heads (including my own) to use compressed air to eliminate the gap between pulling away from a light and the turbo spooling up.
Which got me to thinking: This sounds like something that could be accomplished in a pretty redneck way.
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tromoly
> Nick Has an Exocet
01/31/2016 at 19:37 |
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I wonder how much power is eaten by that compressor, and if the compressor is smart enough so it’s not constantly cycling.
Neat idea, just wondering how it affects efficiency.
garagemonkee
> tromoly
01/31/2016 at 19:50 |
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Maybe only turns on when brakes are applied or something?
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tromoly
> garagemonkee
01/31/2016 at 19:55 |
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Possibly, I’d personally like to see more detail on how it works.
Dan3421
> Nick Has an Exocet
03/25/2018 at 18:02 |
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This idea keeps me thinking all the time. Someone probably need to disect the volvo one first. Air pump & storage should not be much of a challenge. Command can be tap from acceleration command. Need to know how they position the air nozzle. This stuff is too new for my Thai market, would appreciate if someone got a hand on a scrap. This will definitely be a diy fun stuff for turbo guys, I personally believe.