s15 turbo on ca?

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irie_slida808
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are there any major mods if i run a s15 t-28 turbo on a ca motor? any info will be appreciated. thanks


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Youre going to at least need injectors, some form of tuning and preferably a better than stock fuel pump.

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I just realized that was my 269th post!! Boy do I love anything that ends with 69!

irie_slida808
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PapaBurgundy wrote:Youre going to at least need injectors, some form of tuning and preferably a better than stock fuel pump.
i have those parts already. i mean as far as mounting the turbo to the exhaust manifold and everything lining up? some for not specifing

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The stock oil and coolant lines will work, but will need some careful bending. The oil drain line flange holes will need enlarged. If you're using a CA18 O2 pipe, it might be different.

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float_6969 wrote:The stock oil and coolant lines will work, but will need some careful bending. The oil drain line flange holes will need enlarged. If you're using a CA18 O2 pipe, it might be different.
i got steel braided lines and i think the water lines are capped off. i got a sr down pipe and elbow. thanks for the info.

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uncap them and run water through that turbo.

it will love you long time.

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Do NOT cap off the coolant lines. Ball Bearing turbo's require coolant to function properly. Because of their reduced oil needs, they need engine coolant to keep the center sections's temperature down.

DO NOT CAP OFF YOUR COOLANT LINES TO YOUR BALL BEARING TURBO!

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float_6969 wrote:Do NOT cap off the coolant lines. Ball Bearing turbo's require coolant to function properly. Because of their reduced oil needs, they need engine coolant to keep the center sections's temperature down.

DO NOT CAP OFF YOUR COOLANT LINES TO YOUR BALL BEARING TURBO!
thanks for you help.

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Np, glad to help!


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