Calling all 5sfte'ers...

Final13 · 10-22-2007, 02:37 AM

Is the pic below a good place for the oil lines 5s turbo application...if so what is the thread? I have seen on other forums that it is BSP tapered. If so can I get a BSP to 3AN fitting?

Final13 · 10-22-2007, 11:47 AM

fosley · 10-22-2007, 11:55 AM

On my setup, I used a T-fitting plugged into the stock oil pressure hole in the head. I used a hose fitting to run oil from the T to the turbo, and another to run oil to an aftermarket sending unit.

David at TwoRUs sells an adapter that sandwiches between the block and oil cooler or between the cooler and filter (not sure which), and has two holes already setup to run oil from. If I hadn't already gotten everything working, I would have used that method. Not that there's anything wrong with my method--I have no pressure problems--but finding the correct adapters is a pain and I ended up re-tapping the threads to make the 3AN fitting work.

Luni · 10-22-2007, 04:03 PM

Kblake is using that location on a 5S block. Not sure what fittings hes using tho.

Final13 · 10-22-2007, 06:30 PM

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David at TwoRUs sells an adapter that sandwiches between the block and oil cooler or between the cooler and filter (not sure which), and has two holes already setup to run oil from

I didnt see that anywhere in the site...

fosley · 10-22-2007, 06:34 PM

Click here. It's under "gauges", since you use it to connect gauges. I guess.

I didn't realize it's also $38, so depending on your budget that may be a lot of money.

Final13 · 10-22-2007, 06:59 PM

Well, yeah that is but if its an easy solution it might be worth it...I guess one of those can be teed off to go to the turbo right...

Ben · 10-22-2007, 09:19 PM

Isn't that for coolant? A drain plug to get coolant out of the block?

Gairloch · 10-27-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fosley

Click here. It's under "gauges", since you use it to connect gauges. I guess.

I didn't realize it's also $38, so depending on your budget that may be a lot of money.

If $38 is a lot of money than a 5sfte project probably isn't something you should be getting involved in.

Final13 · 10-27-2007, 08:44 PM

It is compared to a handful of fittings...but if it solves my issues with out me having to fabricate something....well thats priceless!

Im also looking into rebuilding a ct26, which if I do it costs 150 plus the core expense, or closer to 400 if they do it, which honestly might be worth it since I have never rebuilt one. I want to do a water to air intercooler system of a st185 and st205 which are also pricey...so 38 dollars looks like it might be nothing, but since I just spent 350 on new 5sfe that still isnt put back together in the garage (hope to get that done this weekend) Ill save where I can save for making sure its done correctly...

Final13 · 10-27-2007, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

Isn't that for coolant? A drain plug to get coolant out of the block?

The forum that came from was in reference to the oil lines, but that does look more like a coolant plug now that I think about it...

Roger_Rabbit · 10-28-2007, 01:37 AM

I havent a clue if that is oil or coolant... I do have a question though... What size bolts are you using on the engine stand to hold the engine in place?

Final13 · 10-28-2007, 01:51 AM

Not my engine or stand so I cant tell you...but based on the picture, it looks like the same and the tranny bolts that are in the same position...

fosley · 10-29-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gairloch

If $38 is a lot of money than a 5sfte project probably isn't something you should be getting involved in.

I said that in relation to a couple $1 fittings, and a $30 difference stacks up to quite a lot over time.

Sang · 10-29-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger_Rabbit

I havent a clue if that is oil or coolant... I do have a question though... What size bolts are you using on the engine stand to hold the engine in place?

Try using motor mount through bolts.

Roger_Rabbit · 10-29-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sang

Try using motor mount through bolts.

I actually am getting a seperate motor and keeping the one I already have in the car... I dont think I will have the motor mount bolts available...

Sang · 10-29-2007, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger_Rabbit

I actually am getting a seperate motor and keeping the one I already have in the car... I dont think I will have the motor mount bolts available...

Then go to the dealership...

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10-22-2007, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
fosley Some Skills Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	On my setup, I used a T-fitting plugged into the stock oil pressure hole in the head. I used a hose fitting to run oil from the T to the turbo, and another to run oil to an aftermarket sending unit. David at TwoRUs sells an adapter that sandwiches between the block and oil cooler or between the cooler and filter (not sure which), and has two holes already setup to run oil from. If I hadn't already gotten everything working, I would have used that method. Not that there's anything wrong with my method--I have no pressure problems--but finding the correct adapters is a pain and I ended up re-tapping the threads to make the 3AN fitting work.

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Luni ST185 Powered SW20 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Utah Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 7 Thanked 95 Times in 81 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (8/100% )	Kblake is using that location on a 5S block. Not sure what fittings hes using tho.

10-22-2007, 06:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
fosley Some Skills Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Click here. It's under "gauges", since you use it to connect gauges. I guess. I didn't realize it's also $38, so depending on your budget that may be a lot of money.

10-22-2007, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Final13 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 381 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well, yeah that is but if its an easy solution it might be worth it...I guess one of those can be teed off to go to the turbo right...

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Ben The Fastest MR2 in Reno Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 3,404 Thanks: 18 Thanked 240 Times in 227 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	Isn't that for coolant? A drain plug to get coolant out of the block?

10-27-2007, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Final13 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 381 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	It is compared to a handful of fittings...but if it solves my issues with out me having to fabricate something....well thats priceless! Im also looking into rebuilding a ct26, which if I do it costs 150 plus the core expense, or closer to 400 if they do it, which honestly might be worth it since I have never rebuilt one. I want to do a water to air intercooler system of a st185 and st205 which are also pricey...so 38 dollars looks like it might be nothing, but since I just spent 350 on new 5sfe that still isnt put back together in the garage (hope to get that done this weekend) Ill save where I can save for making sure its done correctly...

10-28-2007, 01:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Roger_Rabbit Evil Cartoon Character Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 219 Thanks: 39 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I havent a clue if that is oil or coolant... I do have a question though... What size bolts are you using on the engine stand to hold the engine in place?

10-28-2007, 01:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Final13 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 381 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Not my engine or stand so I cant tell you...but based on the picture, it looks like the same and the tranny bolts that are in the same position...