manuel downshift (engine brake) on the new M54 biturbo engine?
06-19-2006, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='299972' date='Jun 19 2006, 09:04 PM
It's always the drivers choice which he or she allows to wear the most--unless one has no choice for one reason or one way is easier than another for some reason. Using a combination of the two possibilities is not a bad idea.
i was told since day 1 to make engine braking a habit. i do it to automatic cars too, but the downshift is 'patiencetestingly' slow.
my 1st car an 86 VW cabriolet 5sp manuel had 230,000 kms on it with original clutch, brakepad/rotor serviced only once the 14 years i had it. i engine brake on all speeds since the day i got it of the box.
'patiencetestingly' = i invent new word
06-19-2006, 08:10 PM
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Wastegate is open only when boost is higher than set limit. Some turbos have no wastegate at all, but boost is controlled by by-pass valve in boost line or turbine variable geometry (VNT turbo) like in BMWs.
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