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Old 26-01-2013, 02:28 PM
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Hi is -3 pipe ok to use as a oil feed pipe for a turbo. It goes from -6 out if the block up to a inline oil filter and i need a pipe to go from that to the turbo. It will only be 12" long.
If -3 is too small what would the best size to use?
Old 26-01-2013, 02:40 PM
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The oil feed in my 3 Door is -4 I think -3 will be alittle small but I may be wrong as GT turbos have a restrictor down to 1mm so it's probably just good pressure you require.
What turbo have you got fitted?
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Old 26-01-2013, 02:56 PM
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I too use AN4 i thought AN3 was mainly used for brakes
Old 26-01-2013, 03:12 PM
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-5 mate you run your turbo dry or cook the bearings -3 good for ball bearing turbos
Old 26-01-2013, 06:32 PM
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-4 is typical, although BB turbos really require very little oil. So if you have fittings for -3 ( unusual ) and run a BB turbo, then work away.
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if you need a foot of -4 hose rob let me know as i have some unused off cuts from my brake reservoirs
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