OK, I've been reading Meuller's crap too long, Just little bit of boost Options

[DNHunt]

How about a small electric compressor directly in the intake that runs constantly to provide a small amount of boost maxing out at say 4 psi. Boost is regulated by a stepper motor controlling a very small wastegate or very large idle air control valve. The stepper is contolled by the ECU using input from the throttle position sensor. Not much compression of the air and it could come from a cold air intake so no intercooler. It's pretty simple electronics. Would it work and is it worth the trouble?

Fire away (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif)

Dave

[Mueller]

jsteele22,

speaking of capturing and storing

have you seen this:

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Ford tests hydraulic hybrid A hybrid powertrain that uses hydraulic pressure to recover energy normally lost during braking will be tested in a fleet of Ford E550 vans in commercial service, according to Ford Motor Co. The system, which was jointly developed with Eaton Corp., could cut fuel consumption by up to one-third in stop-and-go driving conditions. The demonstration fleet is expected to go into service in early 2004. The Ford hydraulic power assist (HPA) system uses a reversible hydraulic motor to compress the fluid with energy supplied by a braking vehicle, essentially capturing energy lost as heat in normal brake systems. The stored pressure is then used to help launch the vehicle from a stop, cutting fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Ford says its research indicates that such a regenerative braking system is best suited to commercial van or medium-duty truck applications where driving cycles could offer a rapid payback through reduced fuel costs. The hydraulic assist system also offers significant performance improvements, with computer modeling tests showing a 37% improvement in 0-30 mph acceleration times for an E550 loaded to 19,000 lb. Ford also expects that the HPA powertrain would cut brake wear by more than 70% in vehicles with GVWs over 8,500 lb.