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Old 09-16-2007, 03:23 PM
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Old 09-16-2007, 03:27 PM
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Default Re: oil drain....this aint going to work is it? (hotrod99)

No. Use 2 45's and shorten the line and you got yourself a nice return line.
Old 09-16-2007, 03:41 PM
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thank you,thats what i was thinking but i just wanted someone else's opinion
Old 09-16-2007, 04:01 PM
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Why does this not work, yet every sink drain in the world has a massive loop in it,
Old 09-16-2007, 04:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tippyman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why does this not work, yet every sink drain in the world has a massive loop in it,</TD></TR></TABLE>

the p-trap on a sink is there to prevent backup of sewer gases by keeping a bit of standing water in the p trap which creates a seal to prevent the gas from coming in. i dont konw anything about turbos, but i woudl imagine one wouldn't want to have any resistance in the oil return line?
Old 09-16-2007, 04:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tippyman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why does this not work, yet every sink drain in the world has a massive loop in it,</TD></TR></TABLE>

in theory it will work, do sinks have seals on the shafts that leak if it backs up?
come on WE ALL KNOW the best turbo drain is a straight shot.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eddiebx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

the p-trap on a sink is there to prevent backup of sewer gases by keeping a bit of standing water in the p trap which creates a seal to prevent the gas from coming in. i dont konw anything about turbos, but i woudl imagine one wouldn't want to have any resistance in the oil return line?</TD></TR></TABLE>

lmao, ok plumber guy, go back to home-depot-tech.com....
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by slowteg90 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

lmao, ok plumber guy, go back to home-depot-tech.com....</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sounds like he was watching Modern Marvels when I was....lol.
Old 09-16-2007, 05:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RC000E &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Sounds like he was watching Modern Marvels when I was....lol.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I wouldn't want to do it, I was just wondering if there was some reason why it won't work. Like a scientific principle, lol.
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Default Re: oil drain....this aint going to work is it? (Tippyman)

its a damn valid point, and yes, i am a plumber
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As long as the turbo drain is the highest point in the system, I don't think there's any reason why it wouldn't work...unless the flow out of the turbo is too high for the size line being used. I also agree that you will have standing oil in the line and a straight line will flow better.
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cut the line a few inches so it's not so curvy and you can probably get away with using those fittings.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tippyman &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why does this not work, yet every sink drain in the world has a massive loop in it,</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oil is thick and does not move flow that great so it needs a nice straight downhill run to make sure it keeps moving.
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i would get a 90 on the pan and point it towards the turbo and get a 45 for the turbo.
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shorten that hose and you should be ok.
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how about you downpipe which way is it goin
Old 09-17-2007, 10:23 AM
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heres 2 pics of the hose turned the other way and the downpipe bolted on



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thats how i did it on my old drag kit. it is ok like that.
Old 09-17-2007, 11:06 AM
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well I went ahead and bought a 90degree fitting to see if i can make it any better
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can u run the line behind the downpipe and shorten it and turn the fitting a bit for more of a downward bend
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u got a litlle loop but i think it should work
Old 09-17-2007, 04:30 PM
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Default Re: oil drain....this aint going to work is it? (Garage 808 Hatch)

good, i dropped a couple of kids off at the pool who came back for air.

oh by the way, the water wont stop runnin...can you fix that?


j/k
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Default Re: oil drain....this aint going to work is it? (EASY101)

^ yeh i think we covered that awhile ago.... nice try tho
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Default Re: oil drain....this aint going to work is it? (slowteg90)

i had an old setup like that. i wound up going between the block and the downpipe. the line was like 1/2 inch off the dp so i heat wrapped it. get a 90* and come right up out of the oil pan with it
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dang that turbo sits some far over...

too bad you cant flip it around...
I wouldnt run that oil return like that, thats for sure..


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