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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: quicksilver on April 25, 2010, 09:29:50 PM

Title: wastegate questions
Post by: quicksilver on April 25, 2010, 09:29:50 PM
can i put a wastegate on the charge piping or does it have to be off the header?
Title: wastegate questions
Post by: Cougar8775 on April 26, 2010, 12:54:00 AM
if its on the charge pipe then i would think it would starve the engine or turbo of air. But i wold use it in the exhaust flow.
Title: wastegate questions
Post by: jangus on April 26, 2010, 01:03:54 AM
A wastegate is not only to limit boost, but also to keep the turbine from overspeeding.  The only place for one is in the exhaust system, between the engine and the turbine.
Title: wastegate questions
Post by: quicksilver on April 26, 2010, 01:13:28 AM
alright thank you for your help. i appreciate it