I've pondered it, but never attempted it. On a turbodiesel I suspect it would help to reduce the pumping losses, although it should be done in a way to minimize the potentially negative aero effects. On a throttled, naturally aspirated engine I suspect that it might not help that much because the increased intake air density will force the throttle to be more closed, so the pumping losses might actually increase.
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Diesel Dave
My version of energy storage is called "momentum".
My version of regenerative braking is called "bump starting".
1 Year Avg (Every Mile Traveled) = 47.8 mpg
BEST TANK: 2,009.6 mi on 35 gal (57.42 mpg): http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...5-a-26259.html
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