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Now you get how a turbo system works right? Lets review.

1. Exhaust gases from the turbo is blown into the turbo.
   
2. The turbo is like a pump, it uses the exhaust gases (free energy) to pump air.
   
3. This pumped air is then blown into some pipes that connect to the intake manifold which forces the air into the cylinders.
   
4. This pumped air from the turbo is HOT, so we use an intercooler to cool down this air slighty before it enters the engine.
   
5. The blow off valve is used to relieve pressure from the turbo when you let go of the throttle when under boost.
   

Ok, one more thing! Lets look at another "turbo kit" picture:



All the parts that I crossed out, you do not need! Also, notice how SIMPLE a turbo kit is...it's mainly just pipes that you can buy from your Auto store or Home depot! So now you know what a turbo kit really is...it's really just pipes and a big fat hairy turbo!

1. Downpipe
2. Turbo Manifold
3. Turbo
4. Silicone hoses/Clamps
5. Intercooler
6. Various Pipes
7. Oil line for turbo and various fittings for check valves, oil return etc...
8. Blow off valve
9. Wastegate

Now, check out this picture, which is a zoom up of a manifold, turbo and wastegate:



1. A Beautiful Tial Wastegate
2. Turbo Manifold
3. Big Hairy T3/T4 Turbo!

Author: Unknown
Date: Jul 11, 2003
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