Im running a stock engine with ct9b with fmic ,afpr,UAFC, now im planning to put a gt28r garrett turbo, ive found out that the water line of my turbo(ct9b) is blocked, do i need to use the water line aside from the oil line to cool my gt28r that will be installed next week? What else do i need to use the water line from my turbo to the engine? Or is there a spare water line for the turbo?
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water lines will save the life of the turbo but the main reason they are there is to stop the oil boiling in the turbo cartridge... its for all the people that thrash there car and then turn it off ... like a normal person a wait for a few mins then switch off.
just too add i have been running with no water feed to mine for months now and all is well
just too add i have been running with no water feed to mine for months now and all is well
Not true, many many people run a ball bearing unit without water lines and the turbo is fine. As long as you look after the turbo it will look after you. If you go thrashing the car and then turn it off straight away, no turbo is going to last long with a harsh life like that.
As stated above: if water lines where not needed Garrett did not make the water ports. Water cools down faster than oil that's why it is used to help the center section to cool down to prevent turbo damage and to guaranty a healthy life on such a expensive turbo.
On the thermostat housing there are the two pipes that where used for the CT9. You could use something like this tp connect the water ports to the turbo using a hose.
http://www.himni-racing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_108&products_id=497
Cheers m8
On the thermostat housing there are the two pipes that where used for the CT9. You could use something like this tp connect the water ports to the turbo using a hose.
http://www.himni-racing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12_108&products_id=497
Cheers m8
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Water lines are a myth
Oil cools the turbo and the water gets boiled to mess up your engine
pretty much... the water lines are actually there to help the engine heat up quicker on cold start... as water entering the turbo chra aint gonna do any cooling lol... on a similar note.. many turbos run oil lines only like for ex Greddy run oil cooled turbos only...
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Nicelie, you really do not need to worry about the water lines
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Cast iron exhaust manifolds are the main reason for having a water cooling jacket in the CHRA, the heat stored in the manifold will continue to 'cook' the turbo after the engine has been shut off. If your using a tubular steel manifold and allow the engine oil temperature to 'run down' prior to shutting off the engine, water cooling lines to the turbo are not a necessity.