Automotive Twin engine vs inline flywheel supercharger idea?

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The discussion explores the concept of using a flywheel as a supercharger by welding fan blades to its face and creating an airtight seal with a modified bellhousing. The idea aims to feed both engines to a common plenum box, targeting low boost levels of 3-5 psi at high RPM. However, there is skepticism about the effectiveness of this method compared to traditional turbochargers or superchargers. The feasibility and efficiency of using a flywheel in this manner are questioned, suggesting it may not be a practical solution. Overall, the concept raises interesting engineering possibilities but faces significant doubts regarding its utility.
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Had this idea today in my garage when I was setting up timing marks on the crankshafts and flexplate,the front engines flexplate would not be spinning the transmission.The flexplate is 14 inch diameter could you weld a series of fan blades to the flywheel face, get a modified bellhousing create an air tight seal to create a "blower" to feed both engines to a common plenum box.Not
Looking for high boost numbers maybe 3-5 psi,most likely would only occur at high rpm.
 

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Need to change post to utilizing flywheel as a blower/supercharger
 
I seriously doubt this would be a useful method for compressing air compared to just installing a purpose-build turbocharger or supercharger.
 
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