AnimaTTor

Does the gauge install in the middle air vent?

JohnLZ7W

The original poster asked when does the turbo kick in? For the most part, just cruising around, you're not going to be making that much boost if any at all. You need a decent throttle opening while accelerating to start seeing any significant boost.

The 2.0T is a fantastic powerplant but they didn't reinvent the turbocharger.

RuthLeSs

yes

zerinS4

Its a lot like this.

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TTravler

I still laugh every time I see that one

Jeffc31337

You could be at 5000 rpms and making no boost because you are very light on the throttle

or

you could be making peak boost at 2500 rpms becuase you are heavy in the throttle

The wastegate either force exhaust through the turbo to build boost(in throttle) or bypasses it(light throttle). Ifyou have a light foot you could drive all day without making almost any boost.

That's why driving turbo cars for best mileage is all about throttle position and much less about what revs you are turning.

Jeffc31337

This is independent of RPMS. I posted similar info above just wanted to make sure people saw it!

AnimaTTor

... You still get partial boost even when the throttle valve is closed due to a recirculation valve fitted right on the turbocharger.

AnimaTTor

...and since you said "Boost really spools based on Throttle opening" it's only natural to assume you're talking about lag.