Water cooled center housing

[TurboSmart]

Is this worth a try for a daily driver?

Any reviews from members?

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[bison]

Only downside is the plumbing and potential leaks. All other is positive. Sell them with water cooled housings often


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[notacarlo]

My ferd came from the factory with a water cooled center cartridge. 27 years and almost 100k miles later no issues.

BUT

I have replaced several of these units due to coking on other cars. The coolant gels over a period of time, usually after sitting for long periods. That then cooks decreasing the efficiency of that feature. Coolant flushes and maintenance are a must.

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[salvageV6]

Been on my daily driver for about 60K miles and 6 years, now it sits while I drive another turbo car due to frame rot.

Turbo is still fine and an Innovative DBB.

Plumbing was straight forward using heater core/water valve, feed and return with T's and rubber heater hose and NPT to barb fittings at the turbo which was 3/8 NPT I believe.

I run anti-freeze and water most of the time, racing was water and RMI or water wetter etc. but that was only during the summer a few times.

Was driven all 4 seasons, -4 to +100 degrees.

I do have a turbo filter on there as well.

 

[nonosv6]

I think it's recommended for a daily driver. Helps when you"forget" to idle it for a few minutes after beating on it or long drives on the highway. At least that's what ive been told. I'm gonna be installing a comp turbo and that's what they recommended but also said its not necessary but it does help. I guess maybe even more beneficially if you're already not running an oil cooler.


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[2QUICK2B6]

no problems here got a 70gtq and a 6768 both bb water cooled no leaks