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Old 02-13-2004, 06:58 AM
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Ok, which one is easier to change? :P
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Old 02-13-2004, 08:30 AM
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Ok, which one is easier to change? :P
ok, i think you got me there, lol
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Old 02-13-2004, 08:55 AM
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so...watercooled and a big fluidyne aluminum radiator
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Old 02-13-2004, 11:20 AM
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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
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Old 02-13-2004, 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.
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Old 02-21-2004, 07:19 AM
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Ok so yes or no
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Old 02-21-2004, 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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