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Turbo install

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Jstand, Jan 26, 2017.

  1. Mar 30, 2017 at 10:55 AM
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    Jstand

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    I here we go I started today of course there will be issues like we're can I get the oil feed fitting that goes in the oil filter housing. The kit I got didn't have it :annoyed:IMG_5471.jpg
     
  2. Mar 30, 2017 at 10:59 AM
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    Oil pressure sending unit, get a T fitting, and splice into it
     
  3. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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  5. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:07 AM
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    I think with the pieces that I have I could connect it where the oil sending unit is
     
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  6. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    sammich plate might be an easy option too, not as easy as the 4.0 since the oil filter is on the top of the engine for us, but if you can change your oil filter you can put in a sandwich plate
     
  7. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:26 AM
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    This is how I did mine. I used a M18x1.5 adapter fitting for a 3SGTE I got off of eBay to get oil off of the back side of the filter sender.
    IMG_07721_91dc6a7e1733da0618062055e77bf6a407170fb8.jpg
     
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  8. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    That brass 3 way fitting should be the adaptor.

    And the video i posted was showing an alternate point, and @boostedka has another point as well. So many options now!!
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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    /idea stolen/

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    Question though would the oil coming from the sending unit be filtered
     
  11. Mar 30, 2017 at 11:45 AM
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    Nice looking work, subbed. :popcorn:
     
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    It's post filter. Oil comes from the pump, straight to the filter, and into the main Oil galley to be distributed. Your're good!
     
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  13. Mar 30, 2017 at 1:55 PM
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    IMG_5474.jpg :thumbsup:There we go
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2017 at 3:21 PM
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    IMG_5475.jpg Manifold in
     
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    Nice! I forget, what manifold did you get?
     
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    Well I got this from a guy off eBay made to order for $275. Just went for it and took a chance seems to be ok
     
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  17. Mar 30, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    It takes him 2 weeks or so but he's got 100% positive feedback no complaints IMG_5476.jpg
     
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  18. Mar 31, 2017 at 12:10 PM
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    I'm thinking now that it might be better to grind off the turbo flange and re weld so it's not hitting the header or the power steering rack lines. Plus I could line up the dump tube
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    It looks as if you have a lot of room behind the Dump pipe to the firewall!

    I think rotating that a few degrees would be perfect, and then also, protect your AC lines from the heat with either a turbo blanket and heat wrap or shielding the AC lines

    :thumbsup: looks rad though!! makes me jelly
     
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    I desided to take the time to cut the flange off and re weld it so it won't hit the header.
     
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