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Old May 7, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Im building my 1st ls turbo set up, and I was just wondering where the best place is to tap into to get oil for the turbo? By the oil filter or off the oil pressure sensor? I've herd of people doing both but I want mine to be right lol. Any imput would be much appreciated. Pics would be nice to if possible
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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Do search here is much info. about it.
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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i bought an oil block from cbr performance (very good people) has two taps I use one for my aftermarket oil pressure gauge and then one for turbo feed or you can use both for twins
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Old May 9, 2012 | 05:57 AM
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I tap the plate above the filter and use an adapter to the oil pressure sensor for my gauge.
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Ls1nova. I have a 73 nova ss I'm building a turbo set up for after seeing a video of your nova on YouTube. You have inspired me sir lol. Shootin for a 9 sec DD
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This replaces the factory piece that most tap for their oil feed. I plan on grabbing one soon.

http://www.cbrperformanceproducts.co...ck_p/1002m.htm
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Just ordered the cbr block. One issue down, On to the next one. Thanks for the Help guys
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