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Old 07-10-2007, 11:31 AM   #54
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Originally Posted by MerF View Post
The only thing on the INTAKE side of the turbo is the recirc-valve (aka: blow-off valve) that's sole purpose is to relieve the boost levels in the intake piping when the throttle plate closes (letting off the gas) and the boost has nowhere to go....in other words, back through the turbo's compressor which will ultimately cause amage to the compressor and the shaft.
I figured something like this had to exist, how does it work with the Supercharger, the same deal?

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