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One reason we like turbos as they are to a degree "free power" as they only restrict exhaust flow a bit to work. Where superchargers, electric or not, rob actual power from the engine to work.
Not all turbos are water cooled and it's not strictly necessary. One of my daily drivers has a non water cooled turbo and I have been driving it without mercy for over ten years and it was well-used before I got it.
There are actual books about turbocharging stuff written by folks with a lot more qualifications than fairly random folks on the net. The most helpful one I've found for such DIY projects is by Corky Bell. "Maximum Boost" I think it is, it's around here somewhere. Well worth reading before jumping into the deep end. You can't just bolt a turbo and and go. Or everybody would have one on everything. Not saying you can't just saying you might want a better handle on what's involved before the hands-on learning starts.
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