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Old 04-06-2010, 06:59 AM   #13 (permalink)
Shawn D.
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Originally Posted by bgd73 View Post
crazy ideas. the turbo one sounds better. just keep the heat away..and it will still be a conduit for recycling engine fire grounds...
Turbo-compound engines show that the concept of a turbine-driven alternator in the exhaust is feasible. It would provide little (if any) power at idle, low-RPM, or coast though.

Now, what the heck is a "recycling engine fire ground"?
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