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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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It doesn't get much cheaper/easier than that. Unbolt, Drill, Tap, Install, crack open beer...

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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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That crazy unibomber guy in CO that makes them will be producing some for the oil cooler guys that will bolt in between
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_Vor
It doesn't get much cheaper/easier than that. Unbolt, Drill, Tap, Install, crack open beer...

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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Atomic has a funny colored torque converter......


but thats the same thing i did on my turbo setup.. Drill and tap the blockoff plate for 1/8"NPT and put in a -4 fitting. vola.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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All PI converters are purple, and all yanks are red.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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How much oil is expected to drop when taking off the original block off plate
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSleeper1500
How much oil is expected to drop when taking the plate off the original block off plate
A lot, it pretty much drains out the whole oil supply system of the motor, all the oil passages and everything. Let just say, have a catch pan ready
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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...or just let it sit for 6+ hours before you do it, that way most of the oil will be in the pan
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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on the master power and magnum turbos an 1/8th in pipe fitting threads into the feed side , so i didnt need to use any flange on the feed side

Last edited by M&M Turbochargers; Nov 22, 2011 at 04:21 PM. Reason: not sure if it was npt , but was from hardware store
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