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WASaZX3pos
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How cold is too cold for a pwsc zetec?
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?? Too cold as in to drive in or intake air?
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Im guessing he is talking about spark plugs. Most SC companies recommend 1 step colder from stock at 8psi or less. I don't know too much about PWSC, but I think that would be fine
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bflesher
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So my originally intended smartass answer of ...when it runs like crap it's too cold... would have been better.
WASaZX3pos
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Actually I have heard that these are prone to overboost in cold(dense) air or climates. Wondering what everyones thought was about that.
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Depends on your tune, if it's an aggressive tune you might run in to trouble. I've seen it happen.

I actually sold a couple SVT engines directly to Powerworks for warranty jobs.
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WASaZX3pos
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I think it's a mild tune. Was on the old car for 35k without trouble.
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Well you'll find out won't you?

On the plus side, used Zetecs are dirt cheap from salvage yards.
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