NEWB ??? Whats a wastegate??
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NEWB ??? Whats a wastegate??
I am a turbo dummy
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Matt Monson
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when a turbo spools it uses exhaust gas, But there is more gas than is needed to spool the turbo to the proper speed and pressure. A wastegate is a blow by of sorts that lets the extra unneeded gas escape into the downpipe without going through and spinning the exhaust wheel...
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0 l -Suby swap pending
1968 Porsche 911t survivor 47k original miles
2000 2.5RS daily driver.
1999 2.5RS w/ 50+ extra whp
Suby Hai!
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