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| tornik550 |
 Dec 11 2014, 09:19 AM
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I am converting to a 6 cyl. I have a 2.2e case. I purchased a PMS tank. I have been able to figure out the normal routing for the oil lines however I already had an oil cooler in the front of my car from my previous engine. I was using a Mocal Sandwich plate. Here are my questions-
1. I plan on using non-stock oil lines- what size should I use? I already have 10an for my front oil cooler- is 10AN adequate. 2. Is there a way that I can use my Mocal sandwich plate? If not- which type of thermostat should I get? At what level should it open (I think my current is 180 degrees)? 3. Where does the line from the vent hose on the oil filler neck connect? Does it connect to the vent on the center/top of the case? |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 11 2014, 10:50 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Does the RX7 cooler still have it's thermostat and small ports or has been modified for -12 lines?
Do you have the single box intake? There should be a port/nipple on it somewhere. |
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| tornik550 |
Dec 11 2014, 10:57 AM
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QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 11 2014, 11:50 AM)  Does the RX7 cooler still have it's thermostat and small ports or has been modified for -12 lines? Do you have the single box intake? There should be a port/nipple on it somewhere. My cooler has been modified for -12 lines. It does not have a thermostat. I have the dual K&N water shield type filters. |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 11 2014, 11:40 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(tornik550 @ Dec 11 2014, 11:57 AM) QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 11 2014, 11:50 AM) Does the RX7 cooler still have it's thermostat and small ports or has been modified for -12 lines? Do you have the single box intake? There should be a port/nipple on it somewhere. My cooler has been modified for -12 lines. It does not have a thermostat. I have the dual K&N water shield type filters. The K&N's have a hole on the side of the rainhat and you put a fitting in the hole. The fitting doesn't have to go through the filter, the carbs suck the oil vapour in and burn it. A catch can is a good idea as it collects any drippy oil and then only vapour is going to the carb. If the catch can is filling up too fast run a bit lower oil level in the tank. You could also run a drain back to the case if you don't want to empty the catch can. Some guys run a catch can with only a cheap breather on it, but I feel the just makes a mess of the engine bay. |
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| tornik550 |
Dec 11 2014, 11:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,248 Joined: 29-January 07 From: Ohio Member No.: 7,486 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 11 2014, 12:40 PM) QUOTE(tornik550 @ Dec 11 2014, 11:57 AM) QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 11 2014, 11:50 AM) Does the RX7 cooler still have it's thermostat and small ports or has been modified for -12 lines? Do you have the single box intake? There should be a port/nipple on it somewhere. My cooler has been modified for -12 lines. It does not have a thermostat. I have the dual K&N water shield type filters. The K&N's have a hole on the side of the rainhat and you put a fitting in the hole. The fitting doesn't have to go through the filter, the carbs suck the oil vapour in and burn it. A catch can is a good idea as it collects any drippy oil and then only vapour is going to the carb. If the catch can is filling up too fast run a bit lower oil level in the tank. You could also run a drain back to the case if you don't want to empty the catch can. Some guys run a catch can with only a cheap breather on it, but I feel the just makes a mess of the engine bay. Can I just run the vent hose from the filler neck to a catch can and skip the output from the catch can to the carbs? |
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| Mark Henry |
Dec 11 2014, 12:05 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(tornik550 @ Dec 11 2014, 12:55 PM) QUOTE(Mark Henry @ Dec 11 2014, 12:40 PM) Some guys run a catch can with only a cheap breather on it, but I feel the just makes a mess of the engine bay. Can I just run the vent hose from the filler neck to a catch can and skip the output from the catch can to the carbs? You still have to vent the catch can, an oil vapour comes out. I really don't like the mess it makes of the bay. You could run a vent down under the engine. Venting to the carbs to be burnt up is more environmentally friendly. |
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Posts in this topic
tornik550 6 Cyl oil tank, line questions Dec 11 2014, 09:19 AM
brant You need an12 on a -6.
Including the front cooler Dec 11 2014, 09:22 AM
tornik550
You need an12 on a -6.
Including the front coole... Dec 11 2014, 09:32 AM Mark Henry You need a mocal thermostat.
-10 might work for a... Dec 11 2014, 09:41 AM SLITS
I can't remember, I think the one on the tank... Dec 11 2014, 09:54 AM tornik550
You need a mocal thermostat.
-10 might work for ... Dec 11 2014, 10:03 AM Dave_Darling The 911 race car guys like to run lines that are a... Dec 11 2014, 12:21 PM patssle -12AN is fine but running -16AN from tank to engin... Dec 11 2014, 01:44 PM |
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