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Old 07-20-2009, 10:58 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daox View Post
Well, copper has a much higher melting point than aluminum (1,984F vs 1,220F), and turbos use aluminum housings. I think we'd be ok. I'd be more concerned about the resins inside that hold the windings together.
I dont know what turbo's you put on your car but all the turbos I know the housing must be made of stainless steel, cast steel, or cast iron due to the fact that they have to withstand up to 1200 degrees coming from a high out put engine.

if you do see a turbo housing made of aluminum be sure to tell me so i will remember not to invest in it.
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