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Old June 28th 2007, 00:00
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Originally Posted by Steve C View Post
Hi

Nice work. I'm surprised that you needed to use the BMW nostrils for cooling. Did you use a A/C front apron? Local (in Australian heat) WRX powered bugs get away with just an opening below the front bumper.

I had a 1302 with a Turbo 2.1 WBX and only used the A/C front apron for cooling inlet with no overheating issues, Im now building a STI powerd 1303 and I will use the same front apron.

Steve
im looking to build me a german looker also soon! i saw ur WBX turbo! question is how much power it put out, and also how much boost where u pushing? was the WBX turbo motor fun to drive/ worth the money and time?
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