Ep91Ben Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Just think i see some prop are not running them and building mh set up ATM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Driver Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 You don't HAVE to but its on the turbo and the feed/return is on the block so why not use them ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I personally dont run any Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 There was a discussion about this a while back, not running it apparently helps keep the engine running cooler? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fizturbo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) Thats right Amjad Edited February 4, 2013 by Fizturbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 But then if the tubby is only oil cooled surely the turbo and your oil is going to be hotter. 2 sides to every argument :-P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fizturbo Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Some turbo cars dont have water feed to turbo,been runnin mine for many years with out any issue,there again the choice is yours, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I woulda thought that coolant would bring the core temp of the turbo down and thus help keep oil cool. But saying that its would just boil the coolant. I run water lines anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Have an oil cooler , problem solved Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Good point about the oil, but I guess it allows the coolant to actually cool rather than getting heated up by the turbo? Hoping to relocate my filter to the foglight hole for a cheaper alternative to getting an oil cooler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Mac Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Not a bad idea tbh Rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Water is better at removing heat than oil is, hence why when you get out the shower it makes you feel cold as the water evaportates off your body, this does not happen with oil. If the turbo has the option to run water feed, then use it, it will prolong the life of the turbo and they are there for a reason. Edited February 5, 2013 by AdamB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I thought it was more for when you turn the car off. As the water slows down the cooling time to stop the oil in the turbo carbonising whitch means prolonging the turbo life. Should not be used as a substitute to leaving the engine running for a bit before shut down tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DevonGT Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I thought it was more for when you turn the car off. As the water slows down the cooling time to stop the oil in the turbo carbonising whitch means prolonging the turbo life. Should not be used as a substitute to leaving the engine running for a bit before shut down tho It in a nut shell. For when you've been hammering the hell out of it and turn the engine off straight away. Which is why I don't run a water line as it's easier to let it cool down through driving off boost and running a water line can cause hotspots in the engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ep91Ben Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 So if you dong run water lines what do you don't about the holes that the water lines go to just leave them open ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 stick a bolt in there as looks bit better, you might have to cut it shorter as the threads are not that long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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