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Old 30-08-2010, 08:43 PM
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is it ok to run -6 for the oil feed from the block to the turbo?or will i need a restrictor in it?
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anyone.
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come on guys somone must have changed theres to a -6.anyone done it?
Old 31-08-2010, 07:46 PM
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whats -6 mate? ive done all sorts of strange shit for oil feeds lol
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its the size of the hose mate,this looks like its -6 but i want to know if its ok to use as the original one is smaller.
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a bigger oil feed will do no harm, if you do find you have a slight puff of smoke from the exhaust you can always add a restrictor by the turbo, hope this helps and all the best
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Well i'm going to use -6 on my GT30 as i have a restrictor i'm sure someone will say yes or no

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ive used all different sizes of oil supply, from copper brake pipe to 1/2" hydraulic hose with no probs
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thanks or your help matey ill give it a go.
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Originally Posted by BRAMMER
Well i'm going to use -6 on my GT30 as i have a restrictor i'm sure someone will say yes or no
brammer do you have a pic of your restrictor?
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