Guest Tom Scala Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 Will it harm a watercooled center section to cap off the ports and run it dry? I know,why don't you just hook it up proper? Lets just say I'm growing impatient and want to get this show on the road before winter comes back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 I don't think it should hurt anything, but c'mon, Tom... TWO hoses are going to take until winter to hook up? I hate to think how long it takes you to change the oil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom Scala Posted May 7, 2001 Share Posted May 7, 2001 10 minutes at Bubbas'Lube&Grill!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z Turbo Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 most say it will not hurt anything from practical experience. However, some have said that because it is a watercooled section it has thinner walls and cross sections as compared to a non-watercooled center section thus allowing the housing to crack more easily if water is not being used because of the heat. Remember, the housing was designed with the intent of having water aid in cooling and without the water you are putting more stress on the center section because it is not as phsically strong as the non-watercooled stuff. Just things I have heard. By the way, tell bubba I said hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 While we're on the water cooled center/section topic. Has anyone ever installed a water temp gauge for water temp. after the bearing section? I'm curious as to how hot the water gets after you run high boost. Does it really add any temp to the overall water temp for the car? I'm sure it could easily be oberserbed(sp) on the street but, what about racing conditions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom Scala Posted May 8, 2001 Share Posted May 8, 2001 Codys' question is something I've wondered about too. Has anyone ever noticed a rise in operating temp after installing a water cooled turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 I can't believe you would see your water temperature rise, despite putting more heat into the system with a water-cooler turbo. As far as I'm concerned, if you have a thermostat in your cylinder head for 185 degrees, and your water temperature rises higher than that, your cooling system is overloaded, and you need a bigger radiator. So if your water temp rises because of cooling the turbo, your cooling system is running on the ragged edge and needs upgrading anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted May 9, 2001 Share Posted May 9, 2001 I am sure the temp leaving the turbo is higher but the volume is so miniscule relative to the cooling system as a whole, it is not even worth worrying about. I plumbed from the thermostat housing to the turbo and then from the turbo housing to the hose leading into the heater core so that water runs through the heater core before going back into the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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