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Old 05-04-2011, 09:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by bestclimb View Post
If you are starting with a normally aspirated engine, they don't last too well above the normal EGTs. The turbo VW engines had better oil passages and what not. So when you put the turbo on Don't turn the fuel up much from where you are at now.
From speaking with tuners who specialize in Dubs, the only difference in the block is the presence of piston oil squirters, and the injection pump had a boost enrichmernt feature. I'd be happy to review any documentation that points to the contrary, though.
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