Comments on: Ducati V-One – Twin to Supercharged Single Conversion http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/12/ducati-v-one-twin-to-supercharged-single-conversion/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:40:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Rick_A http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/12/ducati-v-one-twin-to-supercharged-single-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-267127 Rick_A Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:21:54 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3834#comment-267127 Cool idea, but it seems a traditional turbo do the same job with less complexity and more efficiency. John Ellwood's method is brilliant. Cool idea, but it seems a traditional turbo do the same job with less complexity and more efficiency.

John Ellwood’s method is brilliant.

]]> By: punkozuna http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/12/ducati-v-one-twin-to-supercharged-single-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-266890 punkozuna Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:33:31 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3834#comment-266890 Bart, very, very clever idea. Do you have any fuel consumption data? The dynamic engine braking made possible by using the compressor to store braking energy while compressing air is intriguing. Have you thought about making your compressor double acting? i.e. collecting compressed air from under the piston too? It would take a couple of reed valves (intake and exhaust) somewhere on the engine casing and a method to discourage lubricating oil from entering the air stream. In theory, you'd double the volume of air through your compressor. Many interesting possibilities for more power or better efficiency. Again - great idea. Great execution of the idea too. Bart, very, very clever idea. Do you have any fuel consumption data? The dynamic engine braking made possible by using the compressor to store braking energy while compressing air is intriguing. Have you thought about making your compressor double acting? i.e. collecting compressed air from under the piston too? It would take a couple of reed valves (intake and exhaust) somewhere on the engine casing and a method to discourage lubricating oil from entering the air stream. In theory, you’d double the volume of air through your compressor. Many interesting possibilities for more power or better efficiency. Again – great idea. Great execution of the idea too.

]]> By: emmett boudreaux http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/12/ducati-v-one-twin-to-supercharged-single-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-247687 emmett boudreaux Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:09:30 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3834#comment-247687 Look at what Creel is doing US patent 6,907,850. He is working on utility motors right now and building so much power that the crank cannot stand up to the power stroke. The advantages of supercharging are surfacing since the push for more efficient engines. Look at what Creel is doing US patent 6,907,850. He is working on utility motors right now and building so much power that the crank cannot stand up to the power stroke. The advantages of supercharging are surfacing since the push for more efficient engines.

]]> By: vaca http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/12/ducati-v-one-twin-to-supercharged-single-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-244878 vaca Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:34:03 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3834#comment-244878 lol whats next? bi-turbo motorcycle engines? lol whats next? bi-turbo motorcycle engines?

]]> By: Steve Piesley (Melbourne Australia) http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2009/01/12/ducati-v-one-twin-to-supercharged-single-conversion/comment-page-1/#comment-225469 Steve Piesley (Melbourne Australia) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:22:56 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/?p=3834#comment-225469 Wonder if the balance of the engine is effected greatly?, if the "Supercharger"is acting as a 2 stroke. Or would it smooth it out further. Wonder if the balance of the engine is effected greatly?, if the “Supercharger”is acting as a 2 stroke. Or would it smooth it out further.

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