How To Make Turbo Lines

[The_Chosen_One]

thats only refering to the Oil sending unit. They snap because of weight and vibration. The fitting on the turbo dont have weight put on and does vibrate.

[jt15833]

If I'm blocking water lines, can I just get some short M14x1.5 bolts and thread them into the block / turbo?

Any thread locker/sealant recommended?

[The_Chosen_One]

if your blocking I would use like a crush washer to seal.

[yourmomsrps13]

if you decided to scrap the water line, which I wouldn't, you should at least cap off or plug up (non destructively) the inlet/outlet on the turbo, I'd think.. don't want crap getting in there

if you ask me it sounds like he doesnt care much about the turbo if hes not gonna use the water lines so F*** it leave em open, i mean your being lazy might as well be100%

[jt15833]

got a pack of 5 m14x1.5 oil drain plugs w/ crush washers for 5.33 from a website to block the block and turbo.

Also, there is a lot of discussion in favor of ditching the water lines on these turbos
Modified by jt15833 at 10:52 PM 5/18/2008

[float_6969]

Call Garrett and ask them about ditching the water lines. Let us know what they say.

Actually don't bother, I'll save you the trouble because I've done this already.

What they'll tell you is that they are water cooled because of the reduced amount of oil flow the BB turbo's require. Due to the nature of the BB center section, they can't handle (nor do they need) the oil flow of a traditional journal bearing center section. They reduction in flow decreases the load on the engine oiling system, the amount of drain back needed, and further reduces the drag on the main shaft of the turbo, allowing for even further improved spool up and transient response. The down side is a lack of cooling, HENCE THE NEED FOR THE COOLANT PASSAGES!!!!!

Cliffnotes: Don't plug up your coolant lines unless you don't care about the longevity of your expensive BB turbo.

[The_Chosen_One]

You tell them Ryan, Pwn his ***.

[jt15833]

and if it's not a BB turbo?

[Nyde89]

I found this site for CA18det turbo lines.http://www.frsport.com/FR-Earl....html

Is the line going from the block to the turbo that much different?Why does it look so small?

[float_6969]

Yes, it's supposed to be much smaller.

[Rin5]

is this in the tech forum yet?

atleast stickied...

im too poor to make these right now but i know i will be hunting for this later down the road as well as other people that decide on doing it...

great write up...with visual measurements and all

[DALAZ_68]

Yes, it's supposed to be much smaller.

my question is ....are those basically the same lines built on this thread?

ive been debating whether to make or buy...im also looking into getting P/S lines...since i was originally SOHC my DOHC OEM lines hits the side wen i steer tomuch and just shakes horribly

[float_6969]

Yup, basically the same lines.