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Originally Posted by LostCause
You would gear the turbo directly to the crank as belts are subject to more friction/slippage. In our application, the flywheel is the most logical choice. The biggest issue is overcoming pulses in power, as they create speed differentials between the turbo and the crank. This problem is usually solved through a friction clutch or a torque converter. The development of this system would probably be expensive, require precise machining, and advanced engineering. It is definately doable, but not for the faint of heart.
- LostCause
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Thats for sure!
I'm thinking more along the lines of a little backyard project to see if I can get my alternator spinning for "free".
Good links by the way, very interesting.