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Old 01-03-2011, 10:56 PM   #27
mikerbike
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Originally Posted by cotbu View Post
Disconnecting the flapper isn't going to stop the turbine from spinning uncontrollably.
False. The reason the flapper is pushed open by the wastegate actuator is to CONTROL the speed of the turbine/compressor. I'm sure the flapper will be pushed open at idle if it's not connected. Sure, the turbo will spin, but not enough to build any boost against the charge piping/intake tract.
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