<VV> Re: <VV-TALK!!!!!!>Turbos

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In a message dated 1/16/2005 9:30:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, tkalp@cox.net 
writes:

> BTW I do believe Matt is wrong. A wastgate is on the exhaust side to keep 
> the turbo from overboosting . . . the pop-off valve is on the intake side 
> (blow-thru only)it's job is to keep the turbo spinning during shifts on a manual 
> transmission car.  I am sure there are others on the list that can give a 
> better explanation.
> 
> Terry Kalp
> 
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OK!!!  NOW  I'm WRONG  even if I never posted to THIS list?????  GGGG   You 
Crossposter!!! ggg  You even have virtualvairs TWICE  in the list of addys!!  
GGG

A wastgate can be used for either reason....boost limiting  AND  turbo 
overspeed....

A Blowoff  can be used on a Blowthru too.....most commonly on 
sandcars....engine out in the open...

PS   back top VV-talk...this is a GENERIC  discussion....



Matt Nall / Patiomatt / WCUH / Chairman V V
69 Monza Cpe., 66 Monza vert, 65 Crown v8 Cpe.
Somewhere between Reno, NV and Coos Bay, Or.