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Originally Posted by drmiller100
if only the laws of thermodynamics didn't interfere, we'd all be there.
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Fortunately on a diesel the laws of Thermodynamics don't limit us too much. Adding 10 psi of boost with a roots blower can still improve fuel economy.
http://aerade.cranfield.ac.uk/ara/1936/naca-tn-569.pdf
Edit more proof (page 18 in the pdf)
http://naca.central.cranfield.ac.uk/...report-577.pdf