i was gonna install my own turbo, and i have no access to a welder or do i know how to weld...haha. anyway i was wondering if anyone has experience or is using a AN type bulkhead connector such as this:

if so, do you have any problems, what could be the pros and cons, and could i safely use this with some gasket sealer and tight lock nuts?

thanks in advance.

krazy

 

whats the inner diameter of that fitting?

 

hmmm thats a good question. i dunno though. i just know they come in -6AN,
-8AN, -10AN, and -12AN.

krazy

 

Go with -10 but get the steel one and have a muffler shop weld it for you.

 

so im assuming my idea is a bad idea right? i mean i can go out and get it welded, but i was just searching for a quick effective solution for those who cant weld or some how cant afford to stop, drive out and get it welded. i may just ask a friend for a spare oil pan, weld it, and swap.

so this is a no go then rite? and i should weld. oh and another thing, the max rev turbo kit comes with a rubber oil return line, is this ok to use, or should i get steel braided hose? thanks

krazy

 

it will work. thats how my friend has it on his car, he used honda bond as the seal, and there's no leaks. however, that bulk head is too long and you're going to need to cut a lot of it off. you only need enough to thread the lock nut on and thats it.

 

sounds good. ill do this then. if it leaks, ill just weld it later on. no biggie. thanks

krazy

 

Get these parts:

981510 -10 Union-Male A.N. TO A.N. Adapter
992410 -10 A.N. Bulkhead Nut
178014 -10 Stat-O-Seals

I got mine from http://www.anplumbing.com no probs so far.

 

thanks. thats a bad *** site. better than summit.

krazy

 

I used that type of fitting on my oil pan (-10 AN) and cut the back off. I used Stat-O-Seals and Hondabond. The guys at amstreetrod.com said that it should seal no problem.

Pics:




With the -10 AN fitting, you will need to drill a 7/8" hole in the pan. It is REALLY hard to find a nice 7/8" bit that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I would HIGHLY recommend a "unibit" drill bit. You can get them new on eBay for about 20 bucks and they drill a perfectly round hole (which is essential for a good seal) in sheet metal.

Sonny

 

nice work

 

wow.... nice work. thanks man. i will definately do that. good tip on the bits too, ive been meaning to get a set of unibits.

krazy

 

... wow!... nice setup... i am hoping to switch from my rubber hose and clamp setup to something similar to this...

 

This is the set-up you want

 

I use the greddy fitting and some hondabond. Worked perfect. You can still use there parts even if u dont have the greddy kit. It comes with the 2 inch spout to hook up your return line and a plate that bolts through the inside of the pan, along with the hardware....Works perfect if done correctly...

 

yea ive seen the greddy "spout" doesnt look too reassuring. if something were to hit that spout, the mounting might break off, and then u will have a whole lot of trouble. greddy reccomends welding those as well. i think what earl and the others posted are what im gonna stick with. looks good, gets the job done and its cheap. thanks guys.

krazy

 

will this same set up work for a d16y8 pan?

 

i dont see why it shouldnt. go for it buddy! ill be doin the same.

krazy

 

My pan in the pic is a D16A6 pan. The D16Y8 pan is similar. You will need to grind the windage tray a little to get the fitting to clear. Or you can just raise it up some and not worry about it.

Sonny

 

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Dont use these the will come loose and leak, maybe if you silicone the **** out of it! i have used these... no good...

 

installer problems maybe?