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Old 02-12-2012, 02:53 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
I'm attracted to the idea of a turbo-alternator. One could feasibly use the turbo alternator to either (a) eliminate the need for a normal alternator, or (b) use it to power an electric assist motor, without the penalty of needing lower compression pistons, resulting in less efficiency when the turbo isn't running.
I assume you believe that putting a Turbo on the exhaust is free energy, if that is the case then I'll leave you to it, I think I've said enough on that topic.

Now when you talk about an electric assist motor, that's another idea and I think that it is more viable than the Turbo idea.
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