Oil drain options

[Docta]

Alright I'm to the point of finalizing my turbo build, and the biggest obstacle in my way is the oil drain. Simply put, I don't want to drill a hole in my pan. I've been told it can go in the front cover, but I'm not sure where. Been told to find a oil plug on one of the heads, but I feel like that's higher than where my turbo will sit. So, I'm looking into scavenge pumps. On tech, it looks like people have had good luck with them. Anyone here tried?

[WarShrike]

Re: Oil drain options

Electric scavenge pump with a check valve to prevent the oil from running backwards after it is shut off. Summit/Jegs or some of the speed shops that do the remote mount turbos.

Run it into the plastic filler cap on the valve cover unless you've got that vented for the crank case ventilation.

I'll just be returning mine to the pan, but the engine isn't in the car for the fab work so that'll make it easier.

[Docta]

Re: Oil drain options

Could it be used as the oil return?

[WarShrike]

Re: Oil drain options

Only two ways this will work. If you use the pump, or if the valve cover is lower than the turbo oil outlet.

[Docta]

Re: Oil drain options

So it'll work as long as I use the pump to return the oil right? Just tap a valve cover or oil fill cap. I am avoiding drilling my oil pan if I can.

[ssms5411]

Re: Oil drain options

I tapped the pan , not very hard and works great. Mines tapped right above the oil sensor.

[alex553]

Re: Oil drain options

I removed the low oil sensor and just used that hole for the return. Haven't had problems in the year ive been driving the car

[Docta]

Re: Oil drain options

Hm... the oil level sensor idea is an option. I'm going to avoid tapping the pan at all costs..