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Old 03-02-2012, 03:31 PM   #49
Crashoverride
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Originally Posted by WingsofWar View Post
boxer engines do see higher oil temps than other engines but not significant enough to burn and boil oil in the pan. As long as the headers retain its heat shielding (ie paneling or texture materials) there shouldn't be any worry about the higher ambient heat effecting durability of the boxer engine.
Hum....I guess I will have to rap these stock headers, and get an oil cooler kit... just to be on the safe side.
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