z0sixed

are all turbo's oil or water cooled?
-i want something that is self contained
-2nd. but would it be best to have an oil cooled turbo?

02 z06 by the way

Country Boy

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There is no such thing as self contained. ALL turbos have to have oil run to and from it for lubrication of the "bearing".

pdanrichey

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I don't know about "ALL" turbos. Mine is oil cooled and I believe most if not all are. Not sure if there is much more of an explanation to give you...

NemeSS

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there was once a turbo that was self contained,
i believe it was called aerocharger, but i dont think they are made anymore.
they were also a VATN design

z0sixed

that guys is what i was looking for...figured it was a stupid question but i needed to know.

-2nd do you guys use an oil cooler?

Country Boy

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probably a reason for that.. lol

Some have used an oil cooler, but you WILL have to use a scavange pump then unless you tap somewhere on the engine to run it. You could put on on the line going to the turbo, but that would be pointless.

2002ws-6

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Self contained meaning no engine oil? I used a gear pump, a small cooler with fan and thermostat, a small resovoir, and an eectronic box to control oil flow. All the pieces are in the back along with the turbo! System hold a bout a quart of oil. It was not a cheap set up a little over a grand for everything minus turbo

chuntington101

what kit are you planning on running????

Chris.

koolaid_kid

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Well, the bearings are lubricated in oil, which also carries off heat. You could have a self-contained oil system, if you wish. But lubrication vs. cooling should be considered separate subjects.