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Old 11-11-2012, 10:49 AM
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Default turbo coolers - worth it?

just as title really, are they worth the hassle of fitting etc etc

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Old 11-11-2012, 11:02 AM
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just stage 3 btw, not sure if its overkill..
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They are very good indeed at reducing coolant temps if you have any issues at all with it running hot, it took almost 10 degs off my running temp.
Old 11-11-2012, 05:17 PM
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I've heard people say that they are too small to make any real difference but it surey has to be better that not having one

I have on my car btw


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Mark Shead told me to not bother and save the weight, providing you're below 500hp
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ok cheers for the input lads!

btw thought you'd bloody sold that engine James!!!
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No Pete, I held it for a while with a deposit, but then the guy admitted he couldn't afford it

It's still waiting for you mate!
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lol tell her I'll pick her up soon!!
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She wants to know a date haha!
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argh what, I've gotta wine and fine her?!?
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Lol! No I'm the pimp, you pay me
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psml good lad
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