Alternative to the Turbo Water Return Line? I dont have one!

[gotboostsc]

Hey everyone, what can I use to replace the hard water return line for a 14b turbo. Ive replaced my oil feed line with the SS one but no one seems to make something similar to that for the water return line. Does anyone know of where I can get one or what are you doing to replace that line? I currently dont have one and it is holding me up from finising up the job. Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!

 

[VETTE_50_TH]

What you would have to do is weld a -an fitting onto the water pipe and find the appropriate size -an fitting to adapt onto the turbo. I hope that helps.

James

 

[kahl23]

Slowboy Racing, Inc. :: DSM :: Do It Yourself Parts :: Misc. :: OEM Water Line Kit (1G)

Not as bling-bling as a braided SS line, but it gets the job done.

 

[Salg320]

Holy crap 55 bucks for the water lines. Glad I didn't break mine when I put my new turbo in .

 

[6bolt2gdsm]

I prefer the factory water reture line, mite have to go to the local mitsubishi dealership, or possibly a chrysler dealership for that though. I like the factory line becuase its already made to fit it. Its not as good looking as the aftermarket lines but it gets the job done.

 

[coryd]

call eric at jnztuning.com or im sure a fellow member has one for you

 

[wangboy925]

I dont think there's a benefit of getting a SS line when the stock one does the job done, unless you wanna make your engine bay look nicer

 

[gotboostsc]

Well I think Im going to try and get some 3/8" fuel line and weld the banjo female portion on the one end and try and find a fitting that will thread into the water line. Does anyone know the -an size for the portion of the pipe that threads into the water line?

 

[CTP]

Here's an alternative... get rid of the water cooling all together. You'll receive these amazing benefits: less places for coolant to leak, easier turbo install/uninstall, less engine bay clutter, less unnecessary super-heating of the coolant, etc etc etc

 

[blownturbotsi]

You could do this, but the coolant is already going to get super heated at the oil filter housing either way unless he has an external oil cooler. I would still be using water lines if my turbo had ports for them.

 

[CTP]

You could do this, but the coolant is already going to get super heated at the oil filter housing either way unless he has an external oil cooler. I would still be using water lines if my turbo had ports for them.

Since when? Oil temperature is usually not that far off from coolant temperature. You're comparing 250*F oil (worst case senario) to a 1000*F center section.

 

[kahl23]

Since when? Oil temperature is usually not that far off from coolant temperature. You're comparing 250*F oil (worst case senario) to a 1000*F center section.

CTP, out of curiosity, where are you getting the 1000*F CHRA temp from? True, the exhaust gases flowing through the turbine housing are that hot, if not hotter, but how much would actually transfer to the CHRA? Also, wouldn't the oil that is also acting as a lubricant on the bearings absorb some of the heat? I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm just curious to see where there was data that the CHRA actually got that hot.

 

[kenamond]

Why not find someone who has upgraded from a destroyed 14b and see if they'll ship you the water return line? I would not recommend running the turbo without the water cooling. Water cooling reduces coking, and that extends bearing life.

 

[gotboostsc]

Well I happened to get my hands on a water line that was cut, so I had the ends. So I got some 3/8" fuel line and braised the end on and bent myself a line.... Took a lil bit if time but it came out pretty good.. Thanks for all the responses guys.

 

[gotboostsc]

Now that i took the time to make one, I just found the exact line needed on extreme psi for 14 bucks.. They have the water feed and return lines for 14b's and 13gs...