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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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Ok, which one is easier to change? :P
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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
Ok, which one is easier to change? :P
ok, i think you got me there, lol
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 08:55 AM
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so...watercooled and a big fluidyne aluminum radiator
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by hotrex
raises the overall temp of your engine up a buttload
Huh mines runs cooler?? untill you put ur foot in it... that 6-8 feet of coolant line dissapates heat just like a radiator
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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the turbo just heats up your coolant, the lines doent dissapate that much heat. my ihi man my a6 run hot. my new turbo is oil vooled only. let the motor cool itself through the rdiator.
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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Ok so yes or no
Old Feb 21, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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depends on the price of the turbo.

i woudnt mind seeing how much it raises your coolant temps. be a good comparison.
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