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Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 22:18:42 +0000
From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com>
Subject: Re: Engine question



Christian M. Mericle wrote:

> Does this apply the same to non-turbos? I have the hose running to the
> throttle housing but there is no check valve. How vital is it to have
> one?

No. The check valve is only required if the pressure in the air intake 
will increase above atmospheric. This can only happen with a turbo 
charged or supercharged engine. On a NA engine, the pressure will always 
  be lower than atmospheric pressure.


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Grunff
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