simple question about turbos.
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simple question about turbos.
So I understand that turbos have oil lines and waterlines. I've seen turbo radiators, but is this always necessary, or can they be routed through the regular radiator? And where exactly do the oil lines go - somehow routed through the engine oil system, or do they have their own system?
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no, you cant run through the stock rad. Its called "Intercooler" it cools the air coming off the turbo, Cold air = more power. Some cars dont have an intercooler from the factory like my xr4ti but it helps alot if you add one. and it would be dumb to turbo a car and not put an intercooler on.
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Re: simple question about turbos.
So I understand that turbos have oil lines and waterlines. I've seen turbo radiators, but is this always necessary, or can they be routed through the regular radiator? And where exactly do the oil lines go - somehow routed through the engine oil system, or do they have their own system?
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Re: simple question about turbos.
So I understand that turbos have oil lines and waterlines. I've seen turbo radiators, but is this always necessary, or can they be routed through the regular radiator? And where exactly do the oil lines go - somehow routed through the engine oil system, or do they have their own system?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: simple question about turbos.
Most "turbo radiators" are smaller/more effecient radiators that are meant to move the stock radiator out of it's current position to make way for an intercooler. They aren't 100% required as the stock radiator can sit behind most intercoolers and be "OK," but they're definitely not a bad idea.
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Re: simple question about turbos.
no, you cant run through the stock rad. Its called "Intercooler" it cools the air coming off the turbo, Cold air = more power. Some cars dont have an intercooler from the factory like my xr4ti but it helps alot if you add one. and it would be dumb to turbo a car and not put an intercooler on.
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Re: simple question about turbos.
Simple answers:
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...o_tech101.html
this is how to install it. Read it all, you shouldn't have to come back for answers, if you do I will be disappointed! If you get a turbo kit and still need help, I wouldn't mind lending a hand. I've done several.
http://turboneticsownersclub.com/tur...civinstall.pdf
http://www.turbobygarrett.com/turbob...o_tech101.html
this is how to install it. Read it all, you shouldn't have to come back for answers, if you do I will be disappointed! If you get a turbo kit and still need help, I wouldn't mind lending a hand. I've done several.
http://turboneticsownersclub.com/tur...civinstall.pdf