Wrapping up KA-T, few questions

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drifts14x
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Hey there guys, I finally got the manifold mounted, turbo mounted, Intercooler mounted, oil pan on, etc, now I am left with 2 questions.

1) Where do I tap the water cooling lines to run to my turbo?2) Where do you guys buy cheap motor mounts, because mine are non-existant?

Thanks a bunch guys, I should have a successful report for you in 2-3 days.


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Luderacer14
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Hey, I ran a T off the water pump line from underneath the throttle body to the turbo, and from the turbo to the engine block. The engine block has a bolt right under the exhaust mani u can undo. All u need is a brass fitting that would fit in there. I'll try to get some pix up.

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what are you going to be using for the water lines?

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I wasn't sure what to use for the water lines, I was thinking Braided Steel hoses like I'm running for Oil, but then again, if I could run rubber, that would be much cheaper.

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the reason i asked is because i ran the ss braided 1/4 rubber hose from summitt, no earls fittings, just hose to barb fitting, and within a few months the rubber cracked. luckily i wasn't far from home which would've sucked. after that i just ran oil through it, never had a problem. and another thing to keep in mind, a water cooled turbo will raise your coolant temps quite a bit.


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