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Old 05-08-2009, 05:07 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by Jaxonalden
Jhandy,
If that were true don't you think the mechanical engineers at Porsche would know this and install a 160 thermostat at the factory? They don't because for the engine to be "efficient" it needs to run at the OEM spec temp. I think Porsche has a little more knowledge in this field (almost 80 years) than most.
Are you referring to the "Almost 80 years" of experience that also gave us slipped cylinders in the 2.5L M96, rear main seal failures across the entire M96 line and IMS bearing issues leading to catastrophic engine failures?
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