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Originally Posted by MaDkAtT44
lol ya i understand the oil doesn't actual cool it but thats no the pint, so water cooled isn't a huge deal?, i only wanted to know because its going to be a DD and i want reliability, lol as much as i can with a non stock T/C, If the Turbo does choke, will it affect the engine or just blow the bearing in the Turbo? I am also not planning on running high boost, max 5psi for now. And i won't be racing or pushing the car so non water, should be fine?
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Re read Goatcrapp's comment, nothing more can be said. If you are going to spend decent money on a decent turbo ie say about 1k+ then definately go water cooled for peace of mind. If you are using an ebay turbo that will be a throw away item for say $200, well then the extra cost of watercooled probably isnt worth it.
It only damages the turbo not the engine, though I suppose burnt oil is not good for an engine either.
Mine is only "oil cooled" I just let it sit for a few minutes at idle after a beating, and generally drive it for 5 mins or so nice and slow before I even do that. When I do get a better turbo though, water cooled all the way just for the fact of not having to sit in a carpark for a minute every time that gives you the [shizzle]s. Havent gotten around to getting a turbo timer admitingly.