SS autojunk manifold users, I have a question

[MDCmotorsports]

A.)How did you do your oil return?
Pics?

B.)Do you have a problem with the compressor housing hitting the runners?

C.) What did you do to route your dipstick?

 

[MK3Brent]

But finally got the dip-stick in.... just took some convincing.

 

[Allan_MA70]

you did replace the cable ties on the heat wrap with something metal yeah??

 

[supra8795]

Im using a hard line for the return i will get some pics when it is done.
Yes the compressor hit the runner so i made a half inch stainless spacer.
Havent done the dipstick yet but i think i have a good idea on how to do it.

 

[IJ.]

Used a braided ss return my custom adaptor and an NA dipstick.

 

[87_7MGTE]

IJ: is there any difference in running the turbo oil return straight into the pan like you have as opposed to where it drains stock?

 

[MDCmotorsports]

IJ: is there any difference in running the turbo oil return straight into the pan like you have as opposed to where it drains stock?

Nope....

 

[IJ.]

IJ: is there any difference in running the turbo oil return straight into the pan like you have as opposed to where it drains stock?

I just did mine that way as the GrpA pan is already plumbed for it!

I've used the block return a few times as well.

 

[williamb82]

havent made the oil drain yet.
yes the compressor of my gt40 would hit the runners, so i bought 2 1/2in thick flanges to use as spacers and it clears now, and my car is an mkii with front sump so my dipstick is in the fwd most hole on the block so clears fine. hope the info is useful. didnt get my mani from ssautchrome but its the same one.

 

[MK3Brent]

you did replace the cable ties on the heat wrap with something metal yeah??

I'm not stupid.

 

[figgie]

I just did mine that way as the GrpA pan is already plumbed for it!

I've used the block return a few times as well.

I would think this would be better as there is no way for the crank to grab the returning oil unlike the block return

 

[suprra_girl]

i got braided lines & fittings to make my oil drain
didn't change the dipstick at all.. just made a little metal bracket and bolted it with one of the compressor housing bolts
and .6 housing doesn't touch exh manifold

and if it does... talk to IJ and see if you can convince him enough to make an adaptor, or he'll at least give you a suggestion on where to go hehe

 

[IJ.]

Figgie: The Block return is quite clever it drops it vertically into the pan so shouldn't be a problem

Suze: Never let it be said I didn't tell someone where to go !

 

[MK3Brent]

Never let it be said that Ian could possibly make you parts, either.

 

[suprra_girl]

LOL

you don't ask you don't get eh

but if an adaptor is required you could get an engineer to make one

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Im thinking of making a t4 to t4 flange with a piece of square tubine between them, and twisting the top flange so that the turbo is pointed towards the right front headlight.

 

[blackout_89t]

Im thinking of making a t4 to t4 flange with a piece of square tubine between them, and twisting the top flange so that the turbo is pointed towards the right front headlight.

thats an excellent idea.

It is a bitch to make anything larger than 3" DP fit with the way the turbo sits now. Will also help the guys that still have power steering fit there intake piping.

My drain is the same as MK3Brents

and Yes my comp. housing hit the runners, I made a spacer for it. 1-1/4" I think.

 

[Justin727]

yes MDC this is what i was talking about when posting in ur section

 

[GrimJack]

By the thread title, I don't think we need to ask what you think of the SSAutochrome guys...

 

[MDCmotorsports]

Actually Grim, aside from some cheesy welds underneith (too hot... baked the stainless) and some of the ports not 100% ported, its not a bad piece for $130 shipped to your door.