Turbo return line???

Def_Jammer · Sep 16th, 2004, 06:27 PM

ok...I've already tired seaching for this but didnt find anything.

I have a 1996 240SX with a KA24DE
The question I have it how big should the return line should be for the oil???
The bigger the better???

any help would be great.
thx

NotAnotherHonda · Sep 17th, 2004, 07:42 AM

mines 3/4" rubber line....it should DEF be bigger than the supply if thats what you mean. ide say go 3/4" as well

**chimmike** · Sep 17th, 2004, 07:55 AM

tommy, you're using heater hose........????? bad bad bad bad bad!!!!!

nissanphile · Sep 17th, 2004, 09:24 AM

well, because of hydraulics it should be at least the size of the supply line. but since pressure is going to be constant through the system...

Def_Jammer · Sep 17th, 2004, 03:12 PM

so should I use a steel braided(sp?) 3/4" line...if so where could I find one???

lshadoff · Sep 17th, 2004, 04:05 PM

The turbo return line is not under pressure. It just returns the oil to the crankcase. You can use a 1/2" NPT fitting with a hose barb for use with oil-resistant tubing.

Here's mine (SR20DE with HotShot turbo kit) viewed from below (turbo on the right, block on the left):

Lew

myoung · Sep 17th, 2004, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lshadoff

The turbo return line is not under pressure. It just returns the oil to the crankcase. You can use a 1/2" NPT fitting with a hose barb for use with oil-resistant tubing.

Here's mine (SR20DE with HotShot turbo kit) viewed from below (turbo on the right, block on the left):

Lew

very clean Lew...

javierb14 · Sep 17th, 2004, 05:24 PM

run at least -10 for the return. on s13 det's, we run -12.

with a KA24DE-T, there is plenty of room to run a -10 or -12

here's an example of how we setup the oil returns on honda b-series.

Def_Jammer · Sep 17th, 2004, 07:06 PM

thx for all the help!!!

spdracerUT · Sep 18th, 2004, 07:58 AM

Damn Javier! that's pretty

With the oil return, big is good. You want the oil to just dumps through it with no restriction at all. If the oil line were too small, or go kinked, it could cause oil to get backed up into the center section. I think that causes seals and whatnot to bust due to the built-up pressure.

myoung · Sep 18th, 2004, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myoung

very clean Lew...

Cleaner.... Javier....

!!!!

skets · Sep 21st, 2004, 10:01 AM

is there a reason you all use braided steel lines, i have a stainless steel line but i honestly dont know anyone else that does ... so would one of u torbo gods explain the benefits.