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RH77 · 10-29-2008, 08:53 PM

The traditional Winter setup:

Move the intake source to warmer air from the exhaust manifold
Additional/lengthened use of the EBH
Rad block + possible partial undertray
Change the transmission fluid (transitioning to synth)
I leave the tire pressure the same @ 50 PSI (only problem has been black ice -- but what tire can handle that?)
Warmer clothing to allow full operating temp before heater demand (touchy TC lockup based on temps)

I may have to add a new batt to the list...

RH77

10-29-2008, 08:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
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