One of the turbo engine's most iconic sounds is called the turbo flutter. That "stu-tu-tu-tu" sound the Nissan Skyline GTR R34 makes as the throttle closes is the sound of compressed air escaping past ...

If you're driving around in an STI, Evo or SR20-swapped 240, or perhaps you've thought about turbocharging your Civic or Z, you're going to want to invest in a good blowoff valve. The underlying ...

Automobiles and commercial vehicles originally sported naturally aspirated engines. Back in the 1920s, the Mercedes 6/25 PS and Mercedes 10/40 PS introduced the world of road-going cars to Roots-type ...

We’ve all heard the distinctive sound of a blow-off valve, but what exactly does it do, how does it work, and how do you know which type to buy for your car? In this video we explore the basic ...

With premium fuel in the tank, the Bronco with the 2.3L EB cranks out 300 horsepower and 330 pound-feet (447 Nm). Customers who prefer the regular stuff will have to make do with 275 hp and 315 lb-ft ...

I’ve heard too many dudebros incorrectly referencing turbocharger functions for far too many years. It seems that nobody can tell a wastegate from a blow-off valve, and today I’m going to school ...

As turbocharging becomes more popular in both factory and aftermarket applications, those of us familiar with naturally aspirated engines might not be fully up to speed on our turbo-plumbing anatomy.

This video shows a Subaru Impreza WRX STI RB320 during a drift attempt that doesn't go as expected. The turbocharged car produces a sharp blow-off valve sound as it loses grip, highlighting the ...

This video shows a failed drift attempt in the Subaru Impreza WRX STI RB320, capturing the intense turbo blow-off valve sound and 320 horsepower trying to stay in control. Featuring missed traction, ...