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Originally Posted by pete c
I don't have any actual stats, but, I believe that statement is backwards. I believe that a properly sized turbo uses its waste gate only at high loads.
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Yes this is correct.
I don't not use a waste gate. I limit boost by over sizing the turbo a bit and by fueling then making sure the engine can take the amount of boost it gets fed.
On a gas engine this isn't really an opption.
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