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1Revvin7 09-10-2003 06:43 PM

Yea ok thxs, thats what I thought..

GarageBoy 09-10-2003 07:48 PM

Ok, doesn't the boost blast out when the MBC if it breaks down and save the turbo and engine? And how does the boost controller control internal wastegates. (same as external?)

jspecracer7 09-11-2003 01:32 AM


Originally Posted by GarageBoy' date='Sep 11 2003, 09:48 AM
Ok, doesn't the boost blast out when the MBC if it breaks down and save the turbo and engine? And how does the boost controller control internal wastegates. (same as external?)

mbc does not save the turbo...lol.



On an actuated wastegate, it just releases some of the boost pressure going to the actuator so that it will hold the wastegate close longer.

epion2985 09-11-2003 12:35 PM


When you let off the accelerator the throttle body shuts or closes, leaving the pressurized intake nowhere to go but back the way it came (turbo) causing backpressure and putting un-needed wear on the turbo. A BOV releases the Intake charge before it reaches the turbo thus reducing back pressure and reducing turbo lag.


1. how crusial it it to have a BOV?



2. if you are running water injection it it ok to use a BOV, meaning not only air but also water will be thrown though it if you have WI, can it handle that?

TheCamel 09-11-2003 01:12 PM

Most gasoline turbo systems were designed with a BOV or Recirculation valve in them from the factory. Basically it allows the boost created by the turbo a means to escape when you let off the gas. This prevents compressor surge (air bouncing back and forth between the throttle plates and the turbo) A lot of the folks like them for thier sound when they shift. I prefer the large useful units like the Greddy Type R which just dumps the air, no trumpets, no choked birds, no gerbils sneezing under the hood for me. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif If compreser surge is not released you have a tendancy to cause premature wear of the front bearing and thrust collar in som turbos

jspecracer7 09-11-2003 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by epion2985' date='Sep 12 2003, 02:35 AM

When you let off the accelerator the throttle body shuts or closes, leaving the pressurized intake nowhere to go but back the way it came (turbo) causing backpressure and putting un-needed wear on the turbo. A BOV releases the Intake charge before it reaches the turbo thus reducing back pressure and reducing turbo lag.


1. how crusial it it to have a BOV?



2. if you are running water injection it it ok to use a BOV, meaning not only air but also water will be thrown though it if you have WI, can it handle that?

1. Crucial in increasing turbo longevity.



2. WI is turned on by boost. BOV are turned on by absense of boost. They will never meet.


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