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Originally Posted by diss7
I don't agree this, it insinuates that a turbo charger system is less reliable, simply because it has marginally more parts. One could argue that's a benefit, as if a blow off valve needs replacing, it's a generic part, ditto with the turbo, the housing, the wastegate. Also, turbo systems are much easier to service. Take the unit out and send it to the local recon shop, $400 later and it's good to go. SC's often have to go back to the manufactuer.
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That's exactly what I'm saying. Then you got manifolds to deal with, additional heat from all the extra piping that has to hold exhaust gas that's radiating heat, additional oil heat that needs to be cooled off, the turbine itself radiating heat, etc.
So since everyone LOVES to say that their turbo setup runs cool, I'll say it again: Lets see if your turbo setup can survive 3 laps at the track with me driving.
Heat is an issue. The fact that Mercedes separated their hotside and coldside is precisely why the Mercedes engines are dominating in F1 right now. They eliminated a major source of heat.