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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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Thinking about upgrading the Stock R1 Oil Coolers,when does this need to be done?At a certain point for optimum cooling?
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 12:41 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 12:47 PM
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How is your oil temperature? That will tell you if you need to upgrade.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 10:32 AM
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Well if the stupid Oil gauge on the 3rd gens work I could tell you but since the stock gauge has a mind of its own it can be anybodies guess.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaolin Racing' date='Jun 18 2002, 12:32 PM
Well if the stupid Oil gauge on the 3rd gens work I could tell you but since the stock gauge has a mind of its own it can be anybodies guess.
The stock gauge only reads pressure. You should try getting an oil temperature gauge. Then you'll know for sure.
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 02:26 PM
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I'm just a learnin all kinds of stuff !
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaolin Racing' date='Jun 18 2002, 04:26 PM
I'm just a learnin all kinds of stuff !
You also learned that bigtime is a salad tosser. :P
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Old Jun 19, 2002 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Shaolin Racing' date='Jun 18 2002, 01:26 PM
I'm just a learnin all kinds of stuff !
I just hope you don't confuse your fuel level gauge for a fuel pressure gauge... :P
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