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      02-13-2013, 09:27 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Raucky2000 View Post
Well, you'll have to get into the throttle faster with FI, in general they don't have the throttle response of a NA car. The FI car will make more power and usable torque than a SC or NA car. The heat problem can happen but you'll just have to upgrade other things besides "go fast" parts. Plus you can run different fuels/oils that will help the car run cooler. There's a lot that goes into a tune and setup for the track. The worse part about racing on the track is, you need to be prepared to write a check or write off the car if you crash or get crashed. Shit does happen, unfortunately.
Yeah, it's called track insurance.

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Originally Posted by schnell325 View Post
Thanks. I had read that thread, seems like most talk was about SC power vs. track speed/times. I'm more concerned with being able to stay out on session short-term, and overall reliability long-term. Track cars are money pits as it is...
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