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Old 05-09-2012, 10:45 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by sixpax View Post
I dig everything about the XP-8's myself, except the cost. Keep in mind I am very new to all this stuff, but was wondering why some other less expensive choices are not being tried out. For example I think EBC yellow stuff temp wise is only 150 degrees less than XP-8 (950 versus 1100) and I figure the cooling kit from Stillen is supposedly worth 140 degree (or 25%) difference from what I have read ... so they seem a viable option for half the cost. Or am I way off base ?
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A high torque brake compound with a wide operating temperature range (200°F-1350°F+)

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RE: Or am I way off base ? I hope not, I've done the same things for the same reason.



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