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Old 08-27-2008, 02:39 PM
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I have a majestic 88mm turbo. Should I run a -3 or -4 feed line? Also, will I need to run an oil restrictor? Should I run a -10 or -12 drain line?
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Originally Posted by rubbersdown
I have a majestic 88mm turbo. Should I run a -3 or -4 feed line? Also, will I need to run an oil restrictor? Should I run a -10 or -12 drain line?
I run a -3 equivalent steel line on my tubonetics 78mm with a -10 return & never have had any problems. A lot of people here have had to use restrictors but I noticed it is with -4 feeds which is the size most everyone uses.
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my majestic 88mm turbo is threaded for a -4 (1/4") and I was told by the guy I bought it from after I posted this thats what i should use.
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-4 feed & -10 drain here. 76mm
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Originally Posted by WS6HUMMER
-4 feed & -10 drain here. 76mm
No restrictor?
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Originally Posted by rubbersdown
No restrictor?
I'll let you know when I fire it up, lol.
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-4 feed and -12 return
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no restrictor
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On my frount mount, I plan to -4 feed, -10 return. On my rear I had a -4 restricted feed, -10 return.



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