Oil & Water line lengths

[Rogue]

I need to order my oil and water lines before I start my install. I don't know how to measure how long I'm going to need. So I'm asking how long everyone else has used.

I'll be using the stock MSP exhaust manifold and s-pipe with a GT28R turbo.

Anymore info you need?

 

[Kansei]

*subscribes because I'll need the same info soon* I'm collecting parts for my build much faster than I thought

 

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I have about 2 ft .... ish for each... the longest length will be from the oil pan to the turbo...

 

[Kansei]

Rogue where are you ordering your lines through?

 

[lasermp5]

If you're patient and watch ebay like a hawk, you can usually get the lines in the lengths you're looking for relatively cheap. As for quality concerns, I've been using the nascar ebay lines on a project car, and have no complaints.

 

[Rogue]

I have about 2 ft .... ish for each... the longest length will be from the oil pan to the turbo...

would that be 2ft for each of the 4 lines?

Kansei, i was thinking of getting them from www.atpturbo.com

I know i need ss lines for the oil, but what about the water? will rubber lines be ok? or should i know ss with those, too?

 

[mspeedP5]

would that be 2ft for each of the 4 lines?

Kansei, i was thinking of getting them from www.atpturbo.com

I know i need ss lines for the oil, but what about the water? will rubber lines be ok? or should i know ss with those, too?

Rubber is not advised for turbo coolant lines. Refer to this thread for more info:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123649432

 

[Rogue]

ok, so 1ft for water to and from the turbo. 2ft for oil to the turbo, and another 2ft from the turbo to the oil pan.

Questions:
Where do i tap/tee to get oil to the turbo?
What kind of fitting do i need for the oil return line?
Is the fitting on my turbo -3 or -4? [see pics]

 

[Brian MP5T]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90723

 

[Rogue]

Brian, at time you can be a real PITA, but today.... I thank you!!!

 

[Kansei]

Thanks brian for that writeup.. although it makes it seem like quite the project argh. I was hoping it was just an oil pan thing so I could buy a spare pan and tap it. rats.

 

[mspeedP5]

I'm doing the same with my oil line return location while my engine is being built. No more questionable oil pan return location.

 

[Brian MP5T]

Brian, at time you can be a real PITA, but today.... I thank you!!!

(first)

 

[Brian MP5T]

I'm doing the same with my oil line return location while my engine is being built. No more questionable oil pan return location.

I can arange that you get the TAP for that size and drill..

The location of the hole is not important in the crank cradle (Windage Tray) I just seleced the middle..

 

[Brian MP5T]

Thanks brian for that writeup.. although it makes it seem like quite the project argh. I was hoping it was just an oil pan thing so I could buy a spare pan and tap it. rats.

You can do that, many people do it but make GD sure that there is a good seal. Like Mr Gasket, silicon (Black) washers, O-Rings in any combination. If you weld it, it will probably still leak onless you are like Jesus with a TIG...

Oil has an interesting way of "Weaping" out of things..

 

[mspeedP5]

I can arange that you get the TAP for that size and drill..

The location of the hole is not important in the crank cradle (Windage Tray) I just seleced the middle..

Thanks but my shop is looking after this for me. All is good.

 

[Brian MP5T]

Thanks but my shop is looking after this for me. All is good.

Good Good.

 

[LinuxRacr]

ok, so 1ft for water to and from the turbo. 2ft for oil to the turbo, and another 2ft from the turbo to the oil pan.

Questions:
Where do i tap/tee to get oil to the turbo?
What kind of fitting do i need for the oil return line?
Is the fitting on my turbo -3 or -4? [see pics]

Rouge,

My only concern with this is that I don't see a restrictor for the oil flow. The Ball Bearing turbos don't require as much oil as the journal/fluid bearing turbos. Too much flow will blow the oil seals.

Here is an example of a fitting with at restrictor built-in:

Click Here

 

[Kansei]

Rouge,

My only concern with this is that I don't see a restrictor for the oil flow. The Ball Bearing turbos don't require as much oil as the journal/fluid bearing turbos. Too much flow will blow the oil seals.

Here is an example of a fitting with at restrictor built-in:

Click Here

So ball bearing turbos don't thrash the oil nearly as much?

 

[Brian MP5T]

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