speedr73

You guys that have successfully install a turbo on your cars; How did you run your oil return line? Just getting some ideas before I run mine. Looks like it might be a little tight because it is right next to the downpipe.

Hurleysurf24

i would think you could just make a tap into the oil pan without any reprecussions ?

Hurleysurf24

all i know is that it involves a lot of heat wrap for everything in this car lol

speedr73

That is what i am guessing...just want some routing suggestions

allmotor_2000

Oil return usually goes from the turbo to the oil-pan... how you route it depends on how your manifold is made and turbo is positioned

ThinJim

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What car is this going on?

speedr73

My 99TL that is why I am asking on this board. allmotor specifically has the same setup as I am going for...not dire, just curious while I am doing some planning.

allmotor_2000

It is not the same as you have an auto!

BlueCLS6

Here's where mine goes:

Straight out of the turbo oil-drain, over the down pipe


Then into the oil pan via a 45-deg fitting. (you can see the line at the bottom coming from the turbo, then into the oilpan fitting at the very top:

CLater

i have no idea about turbos on these cars, but i have extensive experience with turboing OTHEr cars, so i want to offer some advice.

ask the manufacturer of your turbo what the desired oil pressure is for that specific turbo.. and MAKE SURE that you will be running that pressure. ie, you prolly cant have a straight dump out of your turbo, cause your pressure will drop too low.

on the other hand if you restict it too much you will blow yours seals, and have a toasted turbo in a few days.

sorry if this post is not constuctive.. i just had to say something

speedr73

I am getting the oil feed and return line kit from them...my stock pressure is fine...bluecls6 answered my question...

Thanks