Air & boost

Wastegate

A valve that bypasses exhaust around a turbocharger turbine to regulate its drive.

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Opening it reduces the exhaust energy reaching the turbine and helps control boost. A blow-off or recirculation valve acts on the intake side instead.

Also known as: waste gate · boost control valve · ვეისტგეიტი · вестгейт

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