Does anybody know the specifications for the [component]?
Similar Questions:
Can somebody please tell me how a [component] works?
What does this [component] do? How does it operate?
Including:
| Air intake system | Exhaust system | Boost controller |
| Blow-off valve | Turbocharger | Wastegate |
| Injectors | Engine Control Unit (ECU) |
and most other components
Most aspects of DSM operation have been thoroughly discussed over the past decade, so most of these questions have already been answered at least once. Please check the main archives, or do an archive search to locate the answers you need, before posting questions to the mailing list. Most answers come from the owners of the shop manuals, which should tell you something. See below for information on how to order your very own copy.
Some popular questions regarding turbos and other components have been answered in Benjamin Sabini's Top Ten FAQ page. Dennis Grant posted an excellent Turbo Fundamentals series, which is a must read on turbo theory and operation. You can also read the Race Car Dynamics series, which details the basics of suspension components.
Having said this, however, there are questions which have not been asked, or perhaps have been asked but not answered in the Digest. Should you find such a question, please do ask, and summarize the responses in a [SUM] posting.
