killernoodle

So I'm still in the process of building my rear mount kit for the CTS-V, I need a little help with the oiling system.

I'm going to need a scavenge pump, regardless of whether or not I'm going with a self contained system or not.

I've built a little aluminum box, probably could hold 1.5 qt of oil. The box is gong to be about 6" below the turbos, so gravity should be able to carry the drained oil to the box. The oil is then sucked up through a filter, then pumped out to a Y fitting to feed each turbo.

Most of these turbo pumps can handle 40psi, so feeding the turbos through the loop should be pretty easy, right? Would I need some sort of regulator to make sure the pump isn't working too hard? Would I need some kind of oil cooler? The turbos are water cooled, but I'm not sure if that means the oil wouldn't keep heating up in its closed loop.

Has anyone ever built something like this before?

1998TA__1991RS

iTrader: (23)

i was told my s480 needed 70-80psi at WOT, so if you only have 40 it may not work out too well

cracker

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killernoodle

These turbos are ball bearing, I don't think they need as much oil as a journal bearing turbo.

An oil cooler/filter relocator kit is a nice thought, it would pretty much supply 90% of the plumbing I need.

NoGo

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May have to pay attention to oil temperature to ensure you are running the oil at the ideal temperature - if you are going to be driving this thing around all the time.