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30th Jan 2009, 12:55

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Jhieminga

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They probably do as the supercharger on a Merlin is mechanically connected to the crankshaft. On B-17s the turbocharger is driven by exhaust gas and when you modify the exhaust to bypass the turbo the job is done. Much easier to do.

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