using coolant or not

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Dec 12, 2004 | 03:08 PM

darksol2005

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using coolant or not

i'm looking at my oil and coolant cooled t3, and i'm wondering if i would just be able to not use the coolant and still have it run efficiently. anyone ever tried this, or am i bein a dumbass ------- nOOb?

Dec 12, 2004 | 03:09 PM

tranceminister

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Re:using coolant or not

Nope your turbo will be fine without running coolant to it. Just be sure to let it idle a little longer (a few minutes) if you've been boosting before you shut it off. Or get a turbo timer.

Dec 12, 2004 | 03:16 PM

darksol2005

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Re:using coolant or not

awesome. thanks.

Dec 12, 2004 | 03:23 PM

J-SMITH69

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Re:using coolant or not

i used mine without water hooked up, it wore out fast... needs a rebuild with like i dunno 15k miles on it maybe? 10k i didnt really keep that good of an eye on it. its easy to hook up i would do it.