.:HSTuners::

*pdiggitydogg* · 08-15-2005, 06:35 PM

Why is it that not many people use hard lines for oil supply to the turbo?
Yeah, its a lot of work..but its cleaner looking, cheaper, and just as reliable.
I can imagine lots of people think that it would vibrate too much, but DSM's and tons of other factory setups are with hard lines - they have zero problems.

I guess the only reason Im making this post is to share... I'll be using hardlines on my setup - Hit up auto parts store and buy a fat brake line, some AN fittings and a spring type pipe bender. You'll all love it when Im done

thermal · 08-27-2005, 09:35 PM

I've considered that idea many times. The only way that I would use hard lines is if I use reverse flare fittings and use a lockwire on the nut. It's just easier to get steel braided hoses and normal flare fittings. It's a little tough to get reverse flare fittings to adapt to 1/4 or 1/8 pipe thread.

Remeber bro, the I.D. of the supply line cannot be too wide. Too much oil (volume/pressure) going to your turbo can shorten the life span of your turbo shaft seal. The more oil you supply to the turbo the quicker the oil should drain. Otherwise, you will blow smoke all over the place. Oil supply should be just right...... later bro....

BTW, how's the progress on the LS swap doin?

*pdiggitydogg* · 08-30-2005, 04:48 AM

Good lookin out

Build is moving along. Ive got everything I need except the cams and gears, a tranny and clutch, I even have a set of LS 5th gears

Its all just sitting here, staring at me, waiting to be put together. Then I can start getting the turbo goodies

thermal · 08-31-2005, 03:46 AM

good shit mang! I wish you live close by. I can hook you up with parts from a few LS swaps we did.

I'm really out of the game right now until I finish my promotion Initiation....

JDMFantasy2k · 08-31-2005, 08:30 AM

what are your boost and/or boost goals pat? Also, how will you be tuning?

*pdiggitydogg* · 08-31-2005, 04:52 PM

No set boost goals, just 3-350whp, reliably. I really have decided on the gt28rs though, and at that power level, it will be near its limit (which is probably best, so I dont just keep boosting too high for the parts).
Since I really dont have the stick-with-it attitude to learn uberdata, I'll be paying out the pooper for hondata

JDMFantasy2k · 08-31-2005, 05:55 PM

aww come on you quitter. I'm no expert at uber, but the basic concepts look pretty easy, especially for a smart kid like you. Just gotta discipline yourself to learn it, or find a friend to teach you

thermal · 09-06-2005, 09:23 PM

true... pat, you should look into it. you are a smart muthafuka. you can figure that shit out in no time.....

08-15-2005, 06:35 PM	#1
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	Hard line oil supply Why is it that not many people use hard lines for oil supply to the turbo? Yeah, its a lot of work..but its cleaner looking, cheaper, and just as reliable. I can imagine lots of people think that it would vibrate too much, but DSM's and tons of other factory setups are with hard lines - they have zero problems. I guess the only reason Im making this post is to share... I'll be using hardlines on my setup - Hit up auto parts store and buy a fat brake line, some AN fittings and a spring type pipe bender. You'll all love it when Im done

08-27-2005, 09:35 PM	#2
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	I've considered that idea many times. The only way that I would use hard lines is if I use reverse flare fittings and use a lockwire on the nut. It's just easier to get steel braided hoses and normal flare fittings. It's a little tough to get reverse flare fittings to adapt to 1/4 or 1/8 pipe thread. Remeber bro, the I.D. of the supply line cannot be too wide. Too much oil (volume/pressure) going to your turbo can shorten the life span of your turbo shaft seal. The more oil you supply to the turbo the quicker the oil should drain. Otherwise, you will blow smoke all over the place. Oil supply should be just right...... later bro.... BTW, how's the progress on the LS swap doin? __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

08-31-2005, 03:46 AM	#4
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	good shit mang! I wish you live close by. I can hook you up with parts from a few LS swaps we did. I'm really out of the game right now until I finish my promotion Initiation.... __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

08-31-2005, 08:30 AM	#5
JDMFantasy2k Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: northeastern connecticut Age: 37 Posts: 1,765	what are your boost and/or boost goals pat? Also, how will you be tuning? __________________

08-31-2005, 05:55 PM	#7
JDMFantasy2k Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: northeastern connecticut Age: 37 Posts: 1,765	aww come on you quitter. I'm no expert at uber, but the basic concepts look pretty easy, especially for a smart kid like you. Just gotta discipline yourself to learn it, or find a friend to teach you __________________

08-30-2005, 04:48 AM	#3
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	Good lookin out Build is moving along. Ive got everything I need except the cams and gears, a tranny and clutch, I even have a set of LS 5th gears Its all just sitting here, staring at me, waiting to be put together. Then I can start getting the turbo goodies

08-31-2005, 04:52 PM	#6
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	No set boost goals, just 3-350whp, reliably. I really have decided on the gt28rs though, and at that power level, it will be near its limit (which is probably best, so I dont just keep boosting too high for the parts). Since I really dont have the stick-with-it attitude to learn uberdata, I'll be paying out the pooper for hondata

09-06-2005, 09:23 PM	#8
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	true... pat, you should look into it. you are a smart muthafuka. you can figure that shit out in no time..... __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

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