samson

Is there a conversion or something somewhere for what an equals in standard? -10an means about zero to me, haha.



Because if 1/2" is the minimum requirement for a dump and 1/2" hose is used in acutality the fittings have 3/8" I.D. NOT 1/2" like most think. 1/2 by 1/2 is acutally 1/2" pipe thread with 1/2" O.D. barb which has an I.D. of about 3/8". So when you use 1/2" hose, you're flowing from 3/8" openings from your fittings and thusly, smaller than 1/2".


This is the point I'm trying to settle at: 1/2" really isn't 1/2", but rather 3/8" so is this STILL an adequate oil drain size?


Oh, and for such a basic n00b style post and very little information I just want to thank those that contributed (or will). I apperciate all of your opinions and knowledgabilities.


JP

Zeniceguycrx

clamp off the return and fill the feed and cap it

USS

You take whatever the -an line number is (10, 12, 20, etc) and multiply that by 1/16". This gives you the OD, where the ID of some -an lines can be different. So the typical -10 line sold with the stealthmode kit is actually 5/8" OD and is therefor a bit under 1/2" ID. That being said, nobody has ever had a problem with his drain line being too small. It's typically user error if something goes wrong.

rudebwoy

that would probably be the most stupid idea.
the oil would probably last for 1 mile before it burned out.

samson

Thanks alot, good info! I use the old Stevemode kit from '05 that has the -4an and probably -10an dump. 1/2 by 1/2 off turbo to the 1/2 I.D. tube to 3/8 by 1/2 fitting in the pan. So the I.D. of the tube is 1/2" but it's not going to flow more than 3/8" because that is the I.D. of the barbs on the fittings.



I didn't even understand his reply, haha. If you look up a few posts I responded to yours also.


My turbo sits really low on this set-up and I just want to be sure that it's going to be alright. I had a street 90* off of the turbo to a 45* in the pan very similar to this from that dude's 85 sedan:





I said it'd be fine because mine is like that also, but what do you guys think? I see NOTHING wrong with a 90* off the turbo, seems it would flow fine.


JP

rudebwoy

my reply was in response to this post below notice I quote it?

(clamp off the return and fill the feed and cap it)

samson

Ha, I know. I'm saying I didn't understand what HE was trying to say that's all. I saw you responded to him though, thanks. Then I was just saying I responded to you earlier in the thread. All good, ha.


JP