Old Nov 15, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Default Re: Turbo Project about to begin but decision needed

Originally Posted by turbomar
I'm curious about the self contained lub system. I'm gessing 2 pumps are required, scavenge and pressure. A heatsink rad in the return line. A tubular aluminium reservoir with window or dipstick and breather.

Perhaps, as a means to keep the kit affordable, we could have the option to opt for an engine lubricated circult with scavenge pump to return the oil to the motor(left valve cover). In this case, adding an oil cooler to the engine makes sense.
Since Corky builds his own system he didn't think there was much savings in elminating the self contained oil system. He also thought it would be much easier to install with no need to tap into the oil system and drilling a hole in the oil pan. He is putting a lot of thought into making this easy to install. He has talked about creating craddles that hold the components so that most of the kit can be built on a bench and then just lifted and mounted to the underside of the car. It would also be easy to put the car back to stock if needed.
 
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