1997 Mustang GT with Vortech supercharger oiling question
Okay, so I dont want to tap my pan if this thing (that V2SQ I got) ends up being a hunk-o-crap. I was trying to devise a secondary oiling system so it could get oil circulating through it, but be external of my engine.
What i have come up with is using an automotive fluid pump, an oil catch can, an oil cooler, and various fittings, and lines. The kit would be comprised of basic 5/8ths hose, and the pump is an in-line style that pumps oil at 8-12psi... About what an engine with a stock oil pump would run. The catch can would be used as an oil pan, with the return coming in the top port and the intake coming from the bottom. Everything would be run through the oil cooler mounted on the radiator to bring the oil to engine temperature in cold days, and keep it at normal operating temperature the rest of the time. Filtering it would be taken care of a screw-off (that's me) type oil filter. The entire system should be about 2 quarts, and having it run just the SC should be more then adequate.
So does this sound like it will work? Any thoughts?
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1997 Mustang GT- Sniper NO2, Bassani Off-road X pipe, Flowmaster Catback, C Springs, tons of other little things-
It should work, and it will probably end up being better for the motor and SC than Vortech's solution.
Its a LOT of trouble to go through for a doubtful blower, though.
Have you thought of having the SC checked out before going forward with the plan? I'd contact VorTech and see what they would charge to look it over (I know they offer a rebuild service, too).
It might be worth paying a few hundred bucks just for the peace of mind (and to avoid spending a week inventing a unique oiling system that will work and not vibrate off the car).
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Originally Posted by Nicks79
Okay, so I dont want to tap my pan if this thing (that V2SQ I got) ends up being a hunk-o-crap. I was trying to devise a secondary oiling system so it could get oil circulating through it, but be external of my engine.
What i have come up with is using an automotive fluid pump, an oil catch can, an oil cooler, and various fittings, and lines. The kit would be comprised of basic 5/8ths hose, and the pump is an in-line style that pumps oil at 8-12psi... About what an engine with a stock oil pump would run. The catch can would be used as an oil pan, with the return coming in the top port and the intake coming from the bottom. Everything would be run through the oil cooler mounted on the radiator to bring the oil to engine temperature in cold days, and keep it at normal operating temperature the rest of the time. Filtering it would be taken care of a screw-off (that's me) type oil filter. The entire system should be about 2 quarts, and having it run just the SC should be more then adequate.
So does this sound like it will work? Any thoughts?
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tripleblack
"You can never be free until you let yourself go."
Yeah that sounds like a great plan for oiling the blower. However, I think you're going to want about 20psi of pressure. I'm not sure about NPI GT's, but oil cooling on the PI cars is done with a cooler located in the oil filter mounting location, so you may have to buy a separate cooler from Summit or another vendor.
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Well if Vortech says 10psi is plenty then they should know.
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Sometimes I think that government fits that old-fashioned definition of a baby: An alimentary canal with an appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.
- Ronald Reagan
They said that it gets no more pressure from that from the oil sensor location under normal conditions anyway, and all it does is "mist" the gears with oil anyway. That is though 1/8th inch hose, I will be using 5/8ths hose... So more flow perhaps less pressure? I dono. It should be okay... Looks good on paper anyway.
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1997 Mustang GT- Sniper NO2, Bassani Off-road X pipe, Flowmaster Catback, C Springs, tons of other little things-
That is the setup a lot of turbo guys use. One word of advice, save yourself the money and get a oil fluid pump and catch can off a diesel truck (powerstroke or duramax). They will run you ~$30.
We used this setup on a twin turbo 350 I helped build.
Thats awesome! Thats exactly what I am using (99 P.S.)
Ill have to take pics when everything comes together... I wasn't so sure this was doable, but after everyone support here it sounds like it might just work!
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1997 Mustang GT- Sniper NO2, Bassani Off-road X pipe, Flowmaster Catback, C Springs, tons of other little things-
Honestly, whats the point of goint through all that trouble??? If you have the pull the blower off for any reason, the tap can be plugged with a small bolt and thread sealent.
Honestly, whats the point of goint through all that trouble??? If you have the pull the blower off for any reason, the tap can be plugged with a small bolt and thread sealent.
Three words that people put into one
O-Ridge-onality
other then the fact that other then the compressor, mounting bracket, and power pipe I didn't have anything else of the SC when it came in. makes it hard to tap things when you dont have parts to do so!
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1997 Mustang GT- Sniper NO2, Bassani Off-road X pipe, Flowmaster Catback, C Springs, tons of other little things-
other then the fact that other then the compressor, mounting bracket, and power pipe I didn't have anything else of the SC when it came in. makes it hard to tap things when you dont have parts to do so!
I'd hope you have an oil pan already, otherwise you have problems
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