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newb 2 turbo Q

Old Mar 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?
Old Mar 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.
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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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)
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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rev, no.....while driving it will happen.
Old Mar 19, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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thanks! i guess i can quit worrying about it then.
Old Mar 20, 2004 | 12:53 PM
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glad I could help
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