Why is there not a new version of this.

MadMaxx61

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Why since the late 60's we stopped looking at things like this. With today's technology you could make some pretty cool versions of this.
 

MadMaxx61

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Yes lots of cool stuff the axial was neat too. But I think the AP superchargers could be used by sled guys as the fuel is not going into the truck engine it's only powering the charger.
 

Mike L.

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What a blast from the past. :D
There were some crazy fast cars running this back in the 60's. I remember when it got banned.
 

juddski88

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I honestly had a similar question while I was at a turbine course for Solar Turbines. In a remote mounted application, why couldn't a more efficient axial flow turbo be used instead of the more simple compact centrifugal turbos we all are so fixed on?
 

MadMaxx61

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I honestly had a similar question while I was at a turbine course for Solar Turbines. In a remote mounted application, why couldn't a more efficient axial flow turbo be used instead of the more simple compact centrifugal turbos we all are so fixed on?

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_compressor

Talks about it some.