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Old 08-06-2007, 03:03 PM
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What are you turbo guys running for oil restrictors?
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I haven't done this yet, but need to. Alot of guys are either running nitrous jets or the function7 setup. You've probably already seen this, but just in case you haven't:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=569238
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I am using the function 7 on my truck.
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I made a .075 restrictor for mine.
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
I made a .075 restrictor for mine.
Where did you put it?
Old 08-06-2007, 05:33 PM
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I'm still running whatever is in the STS kit still. Is that bad?
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Originally Posted by thunder550
Where did you put it?
I still have the check valve from the sts on the turbo, so I took a brass 1/8 NPT close nipple and filled it about 1/3 full of soder and drilled it out with a .075 drill bit. Then I put it between the check valve and the -4 inlet fitting on the turbo, using a 1/8 NPT coupler too. I would have used a N02 jet, but this was faster as I don't have a place around here to buy them.
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Originally Posted by kbracing96
I still have the check valve from the sts on the turbo, so I took a brass 1/8 NPT close nipple and filled it about 1/3 full of soder and drilled it out with a .075 drill bit. Then I put it between the check valve and the -4 inlet fitting on the turbo, using a 1/8 NPT coupler too. I would have used a N02 jet, but this was faster as I don't have a place around here to buy them.
I have told a few people to do that. Seems like the easiest way to do it.
Just braze the brass fitting closed and drill a smaller hole.
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We use Nitrous jets. Choosing the right size can take time.The correct way is to put a oil pressure gauge at the turbo and get the recommended pressure which is ussually 30-35psi. I just go by the oil smoke out the exhaust. Ussually end up with a .051 to .072 depending on oil pressure at the engine.
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we did the nitrous jet trick. started with .075 and still got smoke se we steped down to the next size. something like .69 but i am not sure of that.


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