Clarification with the term "bolt-on"?

[Scooby_Steve]

Hi Guys,

I know that a bolt-on turbo KIT will likely come with a manifold, wastegate, dump pipe, oil and water lines and the corresponding turbo but in the situation....

When an advertisement for a turbo (turbo only) says that it is bolt on , does this mean that this turbo will bolt to the standard manifold without modification (ie, no need for an external wastegate or flange modification)?

Also, does this mean that the standard oil and water lines need not to be changed?

Any help would be great. Thank you.

Regards

Steve

[2BNVS]

yes, bolt on turbo is one that would bolt onto the stock manifold with no modifications needed to fit it

ben...

[Scooby_Steve]

Hi Ben,

would this include no mods to the water and oil lines? ie, stock oil and water lines can be used...

[2BNVS]

good question, i have no idea lol

ben...

[PurpleR32]

Hi Ben,

would this include no mods to the water and oil lines? ie, stock oil and water lines can be used...

It depends on what type/model of turbo you have. I believe the trust turbos dont have water cooling, so that may need to be blocked off. Stand to be corrected though.

HKS /Garrett have both Oil and Water lines.

[PHATR32]

what about the cooler pipiing?

[PurpleR32]

a true "bolt on" turbo should bolt up to everything, including the standard cooler piping. If it doesnt, then it should be supplied (or able to be supplied) as a kit.

[Wazz]

'bolt on'..... 99 % of the time its never a direct bolt on with absolutely nothing to change...