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Oil feed for Turbo

LeedomtoFreedom

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This is for the HX35

Trying to figure out if there's a way I can use the stock drain line with some sort of flex tube so I don't have to use those anodized braided lines and have to tap into the block

I'm thinking of some sort of bracket to hold the drain pipe in place with a flex tube to the pipe attached to the turbo.

If there's any confusion on this idea, just ask and I'll try to clarify.
 
I'm using a hose clamped onto a stub of the stock return that's jb welded into the block and a drain piece on the turbo from vibrant I think it is...think I'm just gonna do it right when I get my holset though and thread the block
 
The person before had threads going in, possibly for a bard fitting for the oil inlet. I'll try and use those. For the return, I want to do something I can reverse, like a bracket to hold in place. I don't like the idea of JB welding it to the block, I've never used that sh*t before.

Did you bother doing any restriction piece for the oil lines. I know some people worry about that, not sure if I should too.

Also got my 90+ ported and cnc machined through my machine guy. Ported the turbo inlet as well for maximum flow. Trying to reduce lag as much as humanly possible:lol:
 
Either the Yoshi or STS fittings work well for the drain if you have an FT block.
If you don't, YOYO. (You're on your own)

You have a few routes to go for the feed so that's all preference.
 
Did you just force that barb fitting into the block? and it seals well?

A rather brutal way of describing it, but yes.
It's a press fit, the same method that keeps your front wheel bearings attached. I also add a little loctite just to be sure and to fill any gaps. Using a O-ring as per Sweep would be belt and braces. To reiterate, it's not under pressure.
 
Freeze the fitting before install. Get the temp difference to about 70*f and slide it in. If you freeze the fitting in oil, and only handle it briefly it should slide right in. If the block itself is cold, hold a heat gun on it for a few minutes to warm it up prior to going to the freezer to grab the fitting.
 
Okay update, I don't think I'll be able to use this method. Because of the way the turbo sits, the drain line is right next to the side of the engine bay (it's in direct trajectory). Getting metal line in there without having a very sharp angle would be difficult and ugly.

I think I'll have to use those braided lines to be able to screw in the drain plate and make such a sharp angle. I've never used braided line before, half of me just want's to get some Ebay special and use that.
 
Okay update, I don't think I'll be able to use this method. Because of the way the turbo sits, the drain line is right next to the side of the engine bay (it's in direct trajectory). Getting metal line in there without having a very sharp angle would be difficult and ugly.

The oil drain will point towards the ground...sounds like yours may need to be reclocked. Also the drain just needs to route the oil from the turbo back to the oil pan (not pressurized)...you don't have to use stainless braided hose.

Here's a potential oil drain setup:
-flange for HX35 turbo: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Oil-...-alum-Turbonetics-HX35-HX40-DSM-/282691967758
-hose barb to attach to flange: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Straight-1...ZNahSbN:sc:ShippingMethodStandard!17538!US!-1
-5/8" hose: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-10-AN...722784?hash=item4cebed7720:g:8IoAAMXQM0FReT7x
-10AN hose barb fitting: https://www.ebay.com/itm/10AN-FEMAL...149358?hash=item58de62f56e:g:AT4AAOSwzJ5XdWrb
-10AN block fitting: https://yoshifab.com/store/turbo-red-block-10-oil-return-conversion-kit.html
 
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