Well it’s been awhile but I’m finally on the swap. Most everything is in the metro van now, just tying in all the little stuff like exhaust, wiring and fuel lines. One question I had for those running a k03 turbo on a non-stock application is coolant feed? Is it necessary or can I just plug the passages?

I ask because I have a he351ve swap in my 12 valve body and some other guys who run that turbo do hook up the water lines, others don’t and they seem to last just fine. Granted mine is water cooled just because I had the time.

here’s a few picks of the major components mounted in so far: