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Old 04-27-2018, 06:12 PM   #299
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Originally Posted by venturaII View Post
I'm not suggesting the W2O cooler is made for serious track duty. But for a basically stock N/A application that gets driven year round in temps ranging from sub-zero to 90s, and an occasional autox or track event, I think it does a fine job. Unquestionably better than not having it at all. Just another case of using race parts, because racecar, but that doesn't stop the aftermarket from selling them. Done.
I agree. For cool-weather, light-duty tracking and spirted driving in moderate climate conditions, or for those using ethanol maybe, the factory XT cooler would probably be sufficient. Add FI to that same mix or serious tracking and something beyond the XT cooler is needed for sure.
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