TTM
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This interests me Tom, but it frustrates me too, because Im not getting it. Simple explanation appreciated.
Well, given that the timing valve is the mechanical part of the boost controller in the factory set up, it means that it won't be able to cut boost to a lower value than what the wastegate spring allows. Like any other boost controller, the timing valve can add boost over what the wastegate spring will allow, but not allow for less.
So, if a factory car is supposed to run 0.75 bar at full load, you want the KLR to be able to cut boost as low as possible in case of knock.
If a spring of 0.4 bar was originally chosen, then it may mean that Porsche found that the engine would still be able to run safely 0.4 bar of boost with reduced ignition advance in case of knock.