Leaving water cooled turbo oil cooled?
11-08-2005, 08:21 PM
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Leaving water cooled turbo oil cooled?
Just curious the negative effects of not running water through one intended for it, i was running a turbo with no option for water and i liked the peace of mind of one less thing to possibly go wrong.
11-10-2005, 07:20 AM
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Adding water lines drastically increases the coking threashold of the bearings.
Your turbo will run cooler, and it will cool off more slowly.
To answer your question though. Some turbos like the gt series ball bearing turbos, should not be run without the water lines connected.
Other turbos, with journal bearings don't need water cooling as much, but it's still a good idea.
When I first hooked my turbo up (T3 .48/.60) I didn't run the water lines and just left the holes empty. I ran it like that for about a month before I hooked up the water lines. I didn't notice a difference, but I felt better knowing that my turbo was being cooled.
Your turbo will run cooler, and it will cool off more slowly.
To answer your question though. Some turbos like the gt series ball bearing turbos, should not be run without the water lines connected.
Other turbos, with journal bearings don't need water cooling as much, but it's still a good idea.
When I first hooked my turbo up (T3 .48/.60) I didn't run the water lines and just left the holes empty. I ran it like that for about a month before I hooked up the water lines. I didn't notice a difference, but I felt better knowing that my turbo was being cooled.
11-10-2005, 09:53 AM
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Re: (elpiar)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by elpiar »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why not connect it if it's there.
Will help cool down so you dont need a turbo timer that bad unless driving really hard.</TD></TR></TABLE>
More chance for **** to fail when i'm driving, such as those coolant lines popping and less **** to have in my way.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EJ1 wilcox »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Adding water lines drastically increases the coking threashold of the bearings.
Your turbo will run cooler, and it will cool off more slowly.
To answer your question though. Some turbos like the gt series ball bearing turbos, should not be run without the water lines connected.
Other turbos, with journal bearings don't need water cooling as much, but it's still a good idea.
When I first hooked my turbo up (T3 .48/.60) I didn't run the water lines and just left the holes empty. I ran it like that for about a month before I hooked up the water lines. I didn't notice a difference, but I felt better knowing that my turbo was being cooled. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not quite sure what you mean, the bearings will tend to coke more with water cooling, it will run cooler with water, but take more time to cool off is what you're saying?
Will help cool down so you dont need a turbo timer that bad unless driving really hard.</TD></TR></TABLE>
More chance for **** to fail when i'm driving, such as those coolant lines popping and less **** to have in my way.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EJ1 wilcox »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Adding water lines drastically increases the coking threashold of the bearings.
Your turbo will run cooler, and it will cool off more slowly.
To answer your question though. Some turbos like the gt series ball bearing turbos, should not be run without the water lines connected.
Other turbos, with journal bearings don't need water cooling as much, but it's still a good idea.
When I first hooked my turbo up (T3 .48/.60) I didn't run the water lines and just left the holes empty. I ran it like that for about a month before I hooked up the water lines. I didn't notice a difference, but I felt better knowing that my turbo was being cooled. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not quite sure what you mean, the bearings will tend to coke more with water cooling, it will run cooler with water, but take more time to cool off is what you're saying?
11-10-2005, 10:00 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by O16581724 5 2 5 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Not quite sure what you mean, the bearings will tend to coke more with water cooling, it will run cooler with water, but take more time to cool off is what you're saying?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I meant that it will take MORE for the bearings to coke with water cooling (a good thing). And, after you turn the engine off, the water continues to cool the turbo. Cooling the turbo slowly like water does increases the life of the materials used.
Water cooling eliminates the need for a turbo timer because the water will cool the turbo for you.
Sorry, it's hard to explain
Not quite sure what you mean, the bearings will tend to coke more with water cooling, it will run cooler with water, but take more time to cool off is what you're saying?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I meant that it will take MORE for the bearings to coke with water cooling (a good thing). And, after you turn the engine off, the water continues to cool the turbo. Cooling the turbo slowly like water does increases the life of the materials used.
Water cooling eliminates the need for a turbo timer because the water will cool the turbo for you.
Sorry, it's hard to explain
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11-10-2005, 10:11 AM
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Re: Leaving water cooled turbo oil cooled? (O16581724 5 2 5)
When running water through the turbo, doesnt that increase the coolant temperature making the car run hotter overall?
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