blow off valve
A blow off valve is a part in turbocharged engines that helps release extra pressure when you stop accelerating. It makes a cool noise when it does this.
A blow off valve is a device used in turbocharged engines to release pressure from the intake system when the throttle is closed, preventing compressor surge and allowing the turbo to spool more efficiently.
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