Turbo coolent question

[Anonymous]

Hey guys, could I use the tranny fluid going to the cooler instead of the oil? Also does a turbo pump its own oil or does it have to be hooked up to a pressured line? Thanks

 

[rbohm]

8) a turbo needs to be hooked to a filtered and pressurized line, and you need a return line that is about 1/2"id. as for using the tranny cooler, wont work mostly becaue it will create a flow restriction in the line and back oil up into the turbo where it will be blown out the seals and cause a major mess.

 

[CobraSix]

Second that. You will need a pressurized line. It's pretty easy to tap into the pressure side of your system. Just attach a T-union to where your pressure gauge is, and put it in line there. Then just tap you oil pan, above your oil line for the return line.

Slade