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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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Ok i know this is off the subject of an f-body but i know that you guys are the best ones to ask so here it goes, i am building a turbo charged quad. I am using a t-25 off of a 95 eclipse. the quad is a 4x4 suzuki 400. Now my Q is about running the oil to the turbo? how does the turbo draw in the oil? also the turbo has an internal wastegate and it has the stock actuator spring and it runs 10psi stock, is there a way to make it run 3-5 psi, could i just put in a lighter actuator spring? all of you support and help will be greatly appriciated.
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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The oil has to be pressurized into the turbo on a ls1. I think you can use a pump also like a scavanging pump of some kind. I am not sure on this though. Just trying to help since no one else is.
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 03:09 AM
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Hey thanks, if anyone else can figure somthing out please feel free to help.
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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The oil pump pushes oil to the turbo center housing, and gravity would normally pull the oil out of the turbo back to the oil pan. If the turbo is above the level of the pan, I would say you could let it gravity drain.
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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