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pete c · 02-10-2013, 07:12 PM

Bad idea. The coolant system running a little warm is a good thing. Fluctuating the temperature is a bad thing. It also adds complexity and weight.

The idea would have some merit if you were racing where added cooling/braking might come in handy.

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pete c Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: ellington, ct Posts: 829 Thanks: 44 Thanked 104 Times in 80 Posts	Bad idea. The coolant system running a little warm is a good thing. Fluctuating the temperature is a bad thing. It also adds complexity and weight. The idea would have some merit if you were racing where added cooling/braking might come in handy.