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Old 10-07-2017, 08:35 PM   #4180
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Okay, this is interesting. I have replaced the softest red spring of the diverter valve with the stiffer blue spring. That improved the low rpm power. Explanation, I think, is simple. The stiffer spring is recirculating less air and sending more boost to intake which increases the power at lower rpm. I will try the even stiffer yellow spring and report here. I thought this was interesting to share.

Edit: I tested the stiffest yellow spring. There is less but still noticeable power gain at lower rpm over the blue spring. And, when I release the throttle suddenly during acceleration, I hear less amount of re-circulation sound. I will keep the yellow spring although it was marked for highest boost applications. Please let me know if you see any harm for engine doing so.
Not releasing boost when you have vacuum means you're getting compressor surge, and can damage the supercharger.
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