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> Oil Line Routing for a six conversion
Ericv1
post Oct 25 2008, 07:22 PM
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Does anyone have an opinion of the oil line routing for this conversion?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks...A1%7C240%3A1318

Opinions would be appreciated. Thanks, Eric
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post Oct 25 2008, 08:12 PM
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thats a long pull for the supply line.(redhose)


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post Oct 25 2008, 09:20 PM
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I would not be so worried about the oil line routing as I have seen many 914 race cars with the big tank in the front trunk. However, the 911 tank mounted in the front trunk is kinda ghetto and would imply lots of shade tree work arounds might be found...
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post Oct 25 2008, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(Ericv1 @ Oct 25 2008, 05:22 PM) *

Does anyone have an opinion of the oil line routing for this conversion?

Yes.
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post Oct 25 2008, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Oct 25 2008, 09:16 PM) *

QUOTE(Ericv1 @ Oct 25 2008, 05:22 PM) *

Does anyone have an opinion of the oil line routing for this conversion?

Yes.



And.............what is it? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 26 2008, 06:05 AM
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That is a creative system. There is a school of thought that believes front mounted oil tanks are not the optimum system for our teeners. That being said, I'm doing something like this in my track car using a 16 qt Peterson tank.

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post Oct 26 2008, 11:56 AM
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Yeah, but I'll be polite so I'm not going to elaborate either.

I will say that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) that the 911 oil tank in the front trunk is a great indication that there are other DAPO "features" in that car.
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post Oct 26 2008, 01:46 PM
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Like Jeff said. Supply line is probably too long or too small. That's my problem with front mount systems.

Like the others said... the engineering issue at hand leads to further questions.
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post Oct 26 2008, 04:04 PM
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Thanks for the input. I was looking for a way to save some money. But, it looks like I'll keep saving. Eric
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post Oct 26 2008, 04:29 PM
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That tank is almost to low...

The supply line should be at least 1.5 inches above the inlet on the motor...that is damn close...probably works, but Why not put it in the fender???

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post Oct 26 2008, 08:56 PM
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a 911 oil tank won't fit correctly in a 914, anywhere
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post Oct 26 2008, 09:02 PM
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But it will fit incorrectly in the front trunk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Oct 26 2008, 09:52 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 26 2008, 06:29 PM) *

That tank is almost to low...

The supply line should be at least 1.5 inches above the inlet on the motor...that is damn close...probably works, but Why not put it in the fender???

Rich



Probably because he didn't want to spend $1,000-$1,400 for an aftermarket tank and lines. I know yuo can get them cheaper but, PM and AA sell for roughly this price.
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