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Old 12-07-2004 | 10:36 PM
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ok, i have twin 54mm garretts on my truck(5.3), and they are almost ready to be fired up. one of the last things i need are to run the lines for oil.
how much oil can do i need? 60+ psi is too much right?
im using -4 feed line and -8 return
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Dan
Old 12-08-2004 | 05:00 AM
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60psi of the engine will be fine.
4an is good, but id use 10an on the return.
you need a good return system and i dont think a 8an would be enough
Old 12-08-2004 | 08:33 AM
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What smokinnhawk said.
I bought two 12 mm flex steel oil return for my T62s. Its a Mercedes Actros Truck oil return line
Old 12-08-2004 | 04:44 PM
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thanks guys, this is my first turbocharged vehicle so i really dont want to screw it up.
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Old 12-08-2004 | 05:29 PM
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I would suggest 3an lines... with that pressure and volume you will most likely develop oil seal problem. many people are using restrictors on the pressure side. turbos only require 10-20 psi of pressure...
Old 12-08-2004 | 08:17 PM
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I have also heard 60 is too much $.02




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