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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ECU Monitor Enthusiast
Are you saying metal doesnt expand ? ...LOL
Yes it does, but also its usually in a linear fashion, along its length I believe.

The temperature issue will affect amal valves too of course, but Ford seem perfectly ok with it. LOL

For reference, what Simon the scaremonger is referring to as "Unstable boost levels " is instead of 20psi, you may indeed run 20.01psi instead due to thermal expansion and air density issues.
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