to have a wastegate system do you have to have a turbocharged engine? i drive a 1996 jetta gls, manual trans, 2.0 lt, 4 cylinder
2006-10-16 12:41:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes. A wastegate system would have no function without a turbo.
The wastegate controls how much engine exhaust passes thru the turbo and how much bypasses it. This controls the speed of the turbo (thus how much boost it produces).
By the way, its a blowoff valve that relieves boost pressure, not a wategate. The turbo doesn't spool down fast enough to do it.
2006-10-16 12:44:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, otherwise it wouldnt be needed. It relieves excessive boost pressure after you shift, so without turbo a wastegate is pointless.
2006-10-16 12:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, built up pressure has to be exhausted.
2006-10-16 18:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup.
2006-10-16 12:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do
2006-10-16 12:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋