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mjc1055
08-18-2003, 02:08 AM
What, exactly, is the difference between a blowoff-valve and a wastegate?
mjc1055
08-18-2003, 12:25 PM
i know you guys are pretty knowledgeable here, help a newbie out :wink:
cdaw2001ES
08-18-2003, 12:54 PM
I believe a waste gate - goes on the exhaust side, this controls the flow of exhaust to the turbo, or diverts excess around to your exhaust system, controls max boost level
A blow off goes on the intake side, and "blows off" extra pressure when you suddenly close the throttle - this lets the turbo keep spinning. You can vent to atmosphere, or back in to the turbo loop.
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