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Old 11-08-2004   #10
Matt D.
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Originally Posted by stikx
is this like a misfiring system where it keeps the turbo spooling?
What happens is the timing is retarded, and possibly extra fuel is used. With the timing retarded the combustion is happening so late that raw fire is exiting the exhaust through the turbo creating more heat and gas energy than would normally be created.
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