Yesterday my EMUSA GT3582 that "MATT CRAMER" recommended to me for my build came in the mail. I was going to video the opening of the box but my camera was dead and I couldn't wait. I apologize. Though I am satisfied with the turbocharger on arrival. It "LOOKS" good but there are some "things" that weren't in the online eBay ad description and something that was not visible in the multiple photos in the auction I had won. I thought this turbocharger had only two "ports" (oil feed&return) on it's cast iron center section and was cooled & lubricated by the engine oil. There are 4 ports on the center section so it is obviously a water-cooled turbocharger and my question be. Where would you guys recommend pulling the water from to feed the turbocharger and where would you return it? I'm no stranger to the turbo but the turbocharged cars I've worked with were factory turbo cars and already had oil feed and return ports as well as water coolant lines and I re-used them. My SBC's a virgin to the turbocharger so I'll have to fabricate my own and make them work. Y'alls input and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

While the size was right, I don't have any experience with its quality, and no-name turbos are usually something where you pays your money and you takes your chances.

Teeing off the heater lines is a good source for cooling a water cooled turbo.

 

I suggest you add some additional support to hold the turbo up. Don't let the manifold hold up all the weight. I usually weld a piece of metal to the exhaust housing for a support rod mounting point.