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Forced Induction Sponsored by: TechniqueTuning.com
Discuss Forced Induction on BMWs with NickG from techniquetuning.com. (turbos and superchargers) |
10-19-2006, 09:47 PM
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Name: defkon99
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San An, TX
Your Ride: 1993 E36
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Air Cooled Or Water-cooled?
Ok so im still researching and saving up my nickels for my turbo i purchased this book @ amazon and got it today!
So i come to a point in the book i never thought about air vs water cooled, and well water seems much better (less oil changes, virtually eliminates coking, and longer turbo life) but well any thought from you people what do you guys think i can seem to find these things anywhere. you turbo gurus got some help you can spare what should i go with ?
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10-19-2006, 10:01 PM
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Name: RSF5
Title: Leave that out of this.
Status: Offline
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Your Ride: Project car
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I seem to remember edwin had a water alcohol coolant system in his trunk, it seems intresting I'm gonna look it up
http://activeautowerke.com/cooling/main.php
Look at that link AA seems like a good system to go with(I hope you have like 1 grand lying around), I'll keep trying to see whats out there
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Last edited by RSF5 : 10-19-2006 at 10:04 PM.
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10-20-2006, 09:16 AM
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Name: defkon99
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San An, TX
Your Ride: 1993 E36
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Originally Posted by RSF5
I seem to remember edwin had a water alcohol coolant system in his trunk, it seems intresting I'm gonna look it up
http://activeautowerke.com/cooling/main.php
Look at that link AA seems like a good system to go with(I hope you have like 1 grand lying around), I'll keep trying to see whats out there |
looks like thats mainly for SC's. I dont see anything about water cooling in turbos  wtf!
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10-20-2006, 10:56 AM
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Name: DEATH2000
Title: The UB Pimp Masta!!
Status: Offline
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Water Alcohol injection is the solution to the heat soak problem in boosted cars. Supercharges generate considerable amounts of heat during operation and tend to "heat soak" the engine reducing and hampering performance. Water alcohol injection helps maintain the intake charge at a cooler temperature and decreases heat soaked effectsTurbo cars also benefit from water alcohol injection.
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Do you talk that big in person? No? then shut the fu*k up.
All trouble starts out fun.
Ah, VTEC. All of the lag, none of the turbo. It's like waiting for bad sex
I am worth $1,597,050 on HumanForSale.com
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10-20-2006, 11:09 AM
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Name: RSF5
Title: Leave that out of this.
Status: Offline
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Your Ride: Project car
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It goes for any boosted car.
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10-20-2006, 11:20 AM
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Name: defkon99
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San An, TX
Your Ride: 1993 E36
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yes i see that now but now im looking for a water-cooled turbo.
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10-20-2006, 07:07 PM
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Name: matimus
Title: Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: edmonton
User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: E30/S50 GT35R+ E30M3
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The Gt series are water cooled >
For example the GT35R (GARRETT)is water cooled. but this is done by tapping into your engine coolant usually.
The water/alchohol injection is mainly for cooling charge air temps.
A garrett turbo and a good sized intercooler will be more than enough .
Unless you are worried about space, were as the AFTERCOOLER, would suit you best since they are usually smaller and can be fittted int otight spaces for that stealth look
My $0.02
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10-20-2006, 08:19 PM
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Name: defkon99
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San An, TX
Your Ride: 1993 E36
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Originally Posted by matimus
The Gt series are water cooled >
For example the GT35R (GARRETT)is water cooled. but this is done by tapping into your engine coolant usually.
The water/alchohol injection is mainly for cooling charge air temps.
A garrett turbo and a good sized intercooler will be more than enough .
Unless you are worried about space, were as the AFTERCOOLER, would suit you best since they are usually smaller and can be fittted int otight spaces for that stealth look
My $0.02
Matteo
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coolness im lookin woot ! 
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10-21-2006, 02:49 AM
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Name: dinan540
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Seattle
User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up.
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mattimus, did you guys finish the turbo project?
defkon, how is that book. I bought it a few months ago and haven't opened it much. busy with a new house and married life.
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540i with some mods
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10-21-2006, 10:37 AM
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Name: defkon99
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San An, TX
Your Ride: 1993 E36
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congrats on the house i just bought one in feb too. but thid book its worth cracking open even before bed to get a chapter in.
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10-21-2006, 07:49 PM
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Name: matimus
Title: Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: edmonton
User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: E30/S50 GT35R+ E30M3
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Originally Posted by dinan540
mattimus, did you guys finish the turbo project?
defkon, how is that book. I bought it a few months ago and haven't opened it much. busy with a new house and married life.
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Mine or b.w's?
btw. check this out for more info:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=494924
Last edited by matimus : 10-22-2006 at 01:16 PM.
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10-27-2006, 06:39 PM
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Name: B_w.
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Edmonton
Your Ride: turbo e36
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my turbo is water cooled  gt35r
unfortunately my car is still not ready. dont know what the fuck is going on but you all know how this shit goes. it is out of my hands. the shop tuning it is taking foreveeeeeeeeeeer. ugh
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10-30-2006, 01:06 PM
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Name: defkon99
Title: Upgraded Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: San An, TX
Your Ride: 1993 E36
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Originally Posted by B_w.
my turbo is water cooled gt35r
unfortunately my car is still not ready. dont know what the fuck is going on but you all know how this shit goes. it is out of my hands. the shop tuning it is taking foreveeeeeeeeeeer. ugh |
hey yea! i was thinkin about you and that turbo e36 today, hey do they charge you by the housr for tuning or hows that work >?
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