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Old 11-29-2011, 03:51 AM   #7
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Re: Blowers & Superchargers with on/off switch

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Originally Posted by Moppie View Post
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Converting rotational energy into electrical energy and back into rotational energy is not very efficient.
Using the rotational energy directly (through a belt and pully) is exponentially more efficient.

However, at low RPM the S/C is often using more energy than is creating through boost pressure, hence why Toyota put an electro magnetic clutch on the pulley.
Sounds like Toyota had a winner of a system on their hands. I would like to see a video on how it works. I wonder if they're still using it...
Maybe it can be modified to use a switch..
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