View Single Post
Old 07-31-2007, 11:52 AM   #4
xsperf
 
xsperf's Avatar

Name: xsperf
Title: United Baller
Status: Offline
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Syracuse, NY
Rate My Car: 184 / 340
Your Ride: 95 325is
Quote:
Originally Posted by TechniqueTuning
A blowoff valve is completely different than a wastegate.

A wastegate is used on the exhaust side and regulates the speed of the turbo by bypassing exhaust gasses.

A blowoff valve is used on the intake side and releases excessive boost pressure when the throttle plate is suddenly closed.
so a wastegate is like a boost controller? then do all turboed cars have blow off valves except some are louder than others?
__________________

Quote:
Originally Posted by c1apton
I keep forgetting that - I have a great memory but it doesn't last long

CRS disease = Can't Remeber Shit
  Reply With Quote