Oil Return question I think would be more appropriate here

georgiaboy2k2 · 09-28-2006, 10:13 PM

So For the money question. I have figured out a way to get oil to the turbo for my BT set up but I want to know is there a way to get the oil to return without having to drill into the block...I have been looking around and have came up with many ideas as you all may have read

But to say the least ok you know how they have the sandwich adapter plate...Could you effectively close out the outflow hole...and only use the oil return hole that way gravity would still have its effect seeing as the oil filter sits effectively lower then they turbo and there is not much twisting and turning in the return line to kink the return....

Ttype83 · 10-01-2006, 12:19 AM

I think drilling the hole in front like the 86/87 would be best, for your oil feed you can tap into the oil pressure switch. I have a friend that is looking at coming off the front cover with a oil feed.

Doc1of7 · 10-01-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by georgiaboy2k2

So For the money question. I have figured out a way to get oil to the turbo for my BT set up but I want to know is there a way to get the oil to return without having to drill into the block...I have been looking around and have came up with many ideas as you all may have read

But to say the least ok you know how they have the sandwich adapter plate...Could you effectively close out the outflow hole...and only use the oil return hole that way gravity would still have its effect seeing as the oil filter sits effectively lower then they turbo and there is not much twisting and turning in the return line to kink the return....

The in and out on the adapter plate for the oil cooler are pressurized.

If you don't want to tap the block, you can drain into the oil pan.
BUT!!!
1) The return line has to be like -10, and without any crimping.
2) The line has to enter the oil pan above the oil full mark.
3) You want it high enough above the full mark that under heavy braking it doesn't get covered up by the sloshing oil in the pan.

There's only gravity working for you, so you have to be really careful that it can drain freeely. Or have an inventory of turbo seals on hand.

Freddie's Regal · 10-04-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ttype83

....for your oil feed you can tap into the oil pressure switch.....

That's the easiest and best way to do it. Besides, that's the way the V-6 turbo came. Blow through or draw through, the oil feed design should always be the same on the Buick V6.

chrisgarrett46 · 10-04-2006, 05:42 PM

For what it's worth, I installed a turbo on a formerly non-turbo car and drained the oil back into the pan with the method described above.

Orlando_87GN · 10-04-2006, 07:16 PM

The fuel pump block off plate in the front cover would be a great place. Talk about easy, you'de just need to take the plate off, put a -10 90º bulkhead fitting in it and run a hose to it.

tony moore · 10-04-2006, 08:42 PM

thats a good idea! you need to run an electric pump so that will work!

Doc1of7 · 10-04-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlando_87GN

The fuel pump block off plate in the front cover would be a great place. Talk about easy, you'de just need to take the plate off, put a -10 90º bulkhead fitting in it and run a hose to it.

Might wind up with oil leakage problems, the oil *might* wind up dripping onto the timing chain, and then be slung against the inside of the cover, and then drain by the front seal. I've heard of guys having problems on other brands of cars dumping oil into the timing chain area.

With using the oil pan idea, you can just drill a hole, and epoxy in a bulkhead fitting and then run your line. Gotta plan ahead thou, the engine mount, is in that area also... Depending on how you do it, the pan bolts get kinda close also.

georgiaboy2k2 · 10-05-2006, 10:40 PM

i see, we will see what I do when the time comes for me to make the decision.

09-28-2006, 10:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
georgiaboy2k2 I'm Da Man Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College Park, GA Posts: 59	Oil Return question I think would be more appropriate here So For the money question. I have figured out a way to get oil to the turbo for my BT set up but I want to know is there a way to get the oil to return without having to drill into the block...I have been looking around and have came up with many ideas as you all may have read But to say the least ok you know how they have the sandwich adapter plate...Could you effectively close out the outflow hole...and only use the oil return hole that way gravity would still have its effect seeing as the oil filter sits effectively lower then they turbo and there is not much twisting and turning in the return line to kink the return....

10-01-2006, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ttype83 Resident Slut Join Date: May 2001 Location: Newnan,Ga Posts: 5,295	I think drilling the hole in front like the 86/87 would be best, for your oil feed you can tap into the oil pressure switch. I have a friend that is looking at coming off the front cover with a oil feed. __________________ Jim Seaton 83 T type Limited CarbedHotAir Slug ET 14.342 @ 94.67mph 14 psi boost, 2.080 60' Comp Cams will never get another dime of my money 86 White moon roof T-type, Stock IC & Turbo, Razor Alky, 50lb inj, Hotwire & fuel pump, tt chip, 2800 stall pats TC, R.Merritt plug wires & Trans, parts by Grumpy and his 3" single shot exhuast (No goals) Wifes toys:2004 Ram 1500 Quadcab Solar Yellow(HEMI) 2006 HD 1200C Sporty 1990 Camaro V6 (Daughter's beater) 1980 C3 Vette ...another project DSR member #6

10-04-2006, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
chrisgarrett46 Out, damned knock Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highland Park, ILLinois Posts: 5,584	For what it's worth, I installed a turbo on a formerly non-turbo car and drained the oil back into the pan with the method described above. __________________ Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. 2008 rebuild, Comp roller cam, Cat stroker, RJC gridle, CPT66BB, PTE Stock Location IC, Champion iron, T&D roller rockers, 60# Mototron injectors w/Turbotweak chip, Monroe-ported throttlebody, RJC Power Plate, Jimmy-built trans w/Precision Vigilante converter, ATR SS dual exhaust, ATR rear sway, BMR upper and lower control arms, Edelbrock Performance shocks, Razor alky, Tinman cold air intake, MT street radials. Oh, and Russ Merritt spark plug wires.

10-04-2006, 07:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 10,368	The fuel pump block off plate in the front cover would be a great place. Talk about easy, you'de just need to take the plate off, put a -10 90º bulkhead fitting in it and run a hose to it. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

10-04-2006, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
tony moore old skool Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South carolina Posts: 3,717	thats a good idea! you need to run an electric pump so that will work! __________________ 86 grand national 2nd owner t tops, digital dash and few other options. bone stock no mods(yet!!) brought back from the dead. new paint and interior 85 regal t type clone, blue in and out , carb. turbo stock engine , no ecm, msd btm,holley blue fuel pump, 650 holley double pump carb. 3.73 gear with mini spool,all the gauges, stock trans and conv. slow but fun!!

10-05-2006, 10:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
georgiaboy2k2 I'm Da Man Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: College Park, GA Posts: 59	i see, we will see what I do when the time comes for me to make the decision.

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