Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
08-20-2005, 01:04 AM
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Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
hey guys, I just got my turbo project done today and am excited about that. My buddy told me to but the oil restrictor and only give the turbo about a 1/3 of the oil pressure the rest of the engine see's. my Oil Psi guage says there's about 60 psi of constant pressure coming into the T, Will it hurt the turbo not to restrict it?? the turbo is a T3 and dosen't smoke at all. I cant think of why but any thoughts......?
08-20-2005, 01:34 AM
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Re: Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
is this kind of damage comon with giving it full oil psi? Like i said my oil psi guage says pretty much 55-65 psi all the time unless way down in the R's. thanks again
. And yeah the BOV Finally showed up yesterday
08-22-2005, 04:15 AM
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Re: Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
Originally Posted by 96_civ
^ i would just get one if i were you. you can get one from stealthmode for less than $20 shipped i think. its just safer to have it then not.
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08-22-2005, 05:03 AM
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Re: Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
Many companies suggest restrictor inserts or variable ones for their turbos. No first hand experience with this, I ain't baller status.
It is best though to have a gauge so you know how much you are restricting it.
To the poster--Move the gauge to after the restrictor for setting it, then move it back to monitor engine oil pressure.
It is best though to have a gauge so you know how much you are restricting it.
To the poster--Move the gauge to after the restrictor for setting it, then move it back to monitor engine oil pressure.
08-22-2005, 05:25 PM
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Re: Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
a turbo typically needs like 35psi vs the 60psi your engine flows for oil pressure.
over time the higher pressure can start pushing past your seals, which is bad.
your best bet is to get one, use it, and have a little piece of mind.
over time the higher pressure can start pushing past your seals, which is bad.
your best bet is to get one, use it, and have a little piece of mind.
08-22-2005, 08:48 PM
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Re: Oil Restrictor to turbo........ Good Idea?????????????
Originally Posted by ****
a turbo typically needs like 35psi vs the 60psi your engine flows for oil pressure.
over time the higher pressure can start pushing past your seals, which is bad.
your best bet is to get one, use it, and have a little piece of mind.
over time the higher pressure can start pushing past your seals, which is bad.
your best bet is to get one, use it, and have a little piece of mind.
