 Did Porsche have to go water-cooled? |
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| thomasotten |
 Nov 9 2006, 01:55 PM
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In the late 70's VW decided to go water-cooled, I gather to keep up with emission requirements. Porsche, obviously wanted to early on as well, with their 928 (intended 911 replacement). But, it seems they were able to keep their engine air-cooled way up into the 90's. Yet, they too went for water as well, even though they seemed to have conquered all obstacles. I alway wonder: did they need to? Why couldn't the engine continue to be developed as air-cooled? Materials are getting better all the time, and they actually want engines to run hot for greater efficiency, so why did they wimp out? Opinions?
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thomasotten Did Porsche have to go water-cooled? Nov 9 2006, 01:55 PM
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