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Old 08-05-2011, 09:33 PM
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will a diesel run better with cold or hot air comin in through turbo?
 
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Old 08-05-2011, 10:41 PM
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The cooler the air the more dense it is which gives you more usable air. So the colder the better.
 
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Old 08-09-2011, 11:13 AM
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X2 Cold
 
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Old 08-09-2011, 12:53 PM
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x3 Cold
 
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Old 08-09-2011, 01:41 PM
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Old 08-09-2011, 04:10 PM
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x5 cold DUH
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 07:13 AM
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ok thank you
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 03:00 PM
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The colder the better ma brotha!
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 04:09 PM
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I had an argument with somebody on here last year who said it didn't matter because the turbo heats it up anyway.

I believe he probably still thinks it doesn't matter.
 
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Old 08-12-2011, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NadirPoint
I had an argument with somebody on here last year who said it didn't matter because the turbo heats it up anyway.

I believe he probably still thinks it doesn't matter.
Ha ha.... Can you find the thread??? Id love to see it
 
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