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Old 03-18-2004, 07:12 PM
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Talking newb 2 turbo Q

hey iwas wondering if my waste gate is supposed to open when there is no load on the engine?
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Old 03-19-2004, 04:46 AM
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the wastegate opens when your turbo has reached a set boost level....thus eliminated "waste". So, once you've reached, say 15 #'s of boost, your wastegate opens to maintain that constant boost level.
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so if i rev it up to like 5 grand and let off real quik it supposed open if everything is stock(SR)
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Old 03-19-2004, 11:41 AM
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rev, no.....while driving it will happen.
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Old 03-19-2004, 10:16 PM
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thanks! i guess i can quit worrying about it then.
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