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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2016
Filed:
May. 17, 2012
John Eric Rollinger, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Adam J. Richards, Canton, MI (US);
Robert Andrew Wade, Dearborn, MI (US);
David Bell, Plymouth, MI (US);
John Eric Rollinger, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Adam J. Richards, Canton, MI (US);
Robert Andrew Wade, Dearborn, MI (US);
David Bell, Plymouth, MI (US);
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for reducing turbo lag by directing intake air from an intake manifold to an exhaust manifold. The intake air may be directed via an EGR passage by opening an EGR valve or by may be directed via engine cylinders by increasing positive valve overlap. Amounts of air directed via external EGR and air directed via positive valve overlap are based on engine operating conditions.