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Old 03-20-2013, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pawoSD View Post
I actually doubt a 617 turbo would be making all that much more heat in the same conditions, it would be getting within 2-3mpg of the 240.....so thats a minimal amount more fuel so not that much more heat. However, I bet its enough that it would eventually overheat. The 240 operates below that tipping point.

Ambient air temp would play a role also.
I'm not sure about this.

Correct me if i'm wrong but I don't think it's any additional effort so much as the turbo itself which is producing the extra heat.....

I think the 617 NA could pull this off as well. I've seen my temperature plummet when going downhill in gear when all is well.
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