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Old 03-30-10, 12:07 AM
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Borg turbo ?s

when running a borg turbos do you have to run any oil restrictors or anything?

and does anyone know if they require any special fittings for the oil supply and drain?



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i believe all of bw turbos are journal bearing and dont require a restrictor...

not sure about the oil return thread size... the company i bought mine from had the 90fitting that turns it into a 1/4 npt thread... so a simple 1/4 npt to -4an worked for me...

oil return i got from the same company a flange that converts it to 1/2npt then used a 1/2npt to -12an fitting

im running an s366 if that matters
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hhmmm. some sites actually recommend -3an line and if you run a-4an then run a restrictor.

like this ; under "application notes": http://www.full-race.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=1908
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hmm so i was told -4an or -3an is okay.... should i be running the oil restrictor? what happens if i dont run one?
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Hahaha... I dont know either muibubbles
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better off with too much oil than not enough. Run it without a restrictor, and if you get smoking then do something about it.
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how about call airwerk and find out the proper information.... When I get mine, if the information isnt here, Im going to call to make sure...

both too much and less is bad....

Better safe than sorry
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very true, just time is an issue, going to bring the car in to the shop friday to have the exhaust made and a few things here and there.. PLANNING to drive it home i hope this isnt one of the issues that stops me... =/ will make some calls tomorrow..
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I prefer the -3 line no restrictor and its always worked for me.
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i always worry about the right restriction.

if some turbos get too much pressure they blow their seals and start smoking.


but a -3an line is a restrictor in its self most times
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well after reading full races, im gonna go with a -3. id be even more worried about borgs oil feed. dont they relay on their oil design for such quick spool?
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