Kit Sullivan
Registered User
I know this sounds like a simple question, but is there a system that limits the maximum boost on a stock SC? Something like a wastegate on a turbo car?
Or, does the system just make an absolute maximum amount of boost and let it rip?
Here's why I ask: I assume there is some sort of boost-limiting device, and if so, how does adding an underdrive pully increase boost? Wouldn't the 'wastegate'(or whatever) just kick in and bleed of the excess boost, keeping it at the pre-set maximum? If so, I can see that maybe the system would build to max boost quicker with an underdrive pully, increasing low-end torque...but I can't see it exceeding the pre-set maximum.
Someone give me straight skinny here!
Or, does the system just make an absolute maximum amount of boost and let it rip?
Here's why I ask: I assume there is some sort of boost-limiting device, and if so, how does adding an underdrive pully increase boost? Wouldn't the 'wastegate'(or whatever) just kick in and bleed of the excess boost, keeping it at the pre-set maximum? If so, I can see that maybe the system would build to max boost quicker with an underdrive pully, increasing low-end torque...but I can't see it exceeding the pre-set maximum.
Someone give me straight skinny here!