RE: Dump valves????

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

They are used to release the excessive pressure that builds up in the
intake if you close the throttle at high boost. It's possible that your
car already has one, even if not, they have little use if you have an
automatic.

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Gerard [SMTP:gerard@poboxes.com]
> Sent:	Monday, November 03, 1997 11:13 AM
> To:	quattro list
> Subject:	Dump valves????
> 
> Hi!
> 
> I'm looking at some Brit mags and see these things call "dump valves"
> that release extra pressure in the air intake. What are they used
> for? How do they work? Would it be a good idea to fit them?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> G.
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