Once in a while you come across a statement that is so terribly funny that it can only be called EPIC. The following quote comes from the Cobalt SS Network, from a sadly misinformed enthusiast. One can only hope that he learns something from the 20 pages of comments.

So we all know that the supercharged engines need the intake bypass valve so they work in reverse. Otherwise the supercharger would just suck all the air out of the cylinder. So knowing that, how does the turbocharged version work in reverse? The engine is trying to suck air backwards, yet the turbo wants to spin forward so I don’t see how it works. Is there some sort of exhausting intake bypass valve on the turbo version? Also, if it does have the valve, does that also mean that it can make boost in reverse? Like how much boost? Like 5 psi or does it go over 20?

Can anyone help me sort this out?

Of course it gets even better when he pops up again on page 2

wow, lots of replies already, thanks guys

Real reason I’m asking because a friend is getting a 93 Corvette and he wants to race me. I said we can race to 30 mph because I think if I go from reverse I’ll get better weight transfer and beat him, but I’m concerned about making full boost since the turbocharger will be spinning backwards.

I damn near shot my KFC lunch across the room a second time after I read that one!

Via Los Jalops