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Old 05-30-2017, 09:56 PM   #17
bigstacks95
 
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Name: bigstacks95
Title: Diesel Doc
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Three seasons on a filled block. Would highly recommend it. I'll never go back.

Reason one: It eliminates your cooling system and all related possible issues (leaks, water pump failures, air pockets, boiling over)

Reason two: It doesn't get nearly as hot as people think. I can drive all around the pits without the oil temp guage rising. I use a nice Derale oil cooler with a petersen relief valve. The temp guage will rise to aprox. 180-200 after a pull depending on the length of the pull, how long they make me sit hooked to the sled, track prep, how many times I started it in the pit, etc.

Reason three: Its stronger (theoretically) Not that I'm remotely close to that HP level with the blocks start to split, but its piece of mind.

Reason four: It opens up the front of the engine bay for a larger intercooler with better mounting

Reason five: It gives you a good reason to b!tch at the officials and make them tow you around the pits.
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