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Old 01-16-2006, 11:09 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by NemeGuero
Go to www.howstuffworks.com and look up wastegate and BOV.

BOV is to release the pressure in the intake/intercooler piping after the throttle plate has been closed to prevent compressor surge.

wastegate however is on the exhaust manifold and opens the dump tube once the spring is under enough pressure(boost) to open to prevent more boost from building and passing through the turbine.
did he ever say anything about blow off valves?

I say go with a manual boost controller if your on a budget.
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