Turbo oil drain on a 97 block

[jpmutt79]

Does anybody have any ideas on an oil drain for a twin setup on a pre 98 block? I dont really want to weld a bung in the oil pan. Any other options?

 

[BCB]

i take it you don't have an Encore block?

 

[YOUNG GUNS15]

somehow tie the big turbo drain into the existing drain. like a Y setup.

 

[12valvetater]

I don't know if running both drains into the existing will be enough flow.

 

[jpmutt79]

I was thinking of some kind of a Y or T into the existing drain but wondered if anybody's tried it before. I cant imagine I'd have a flow problem.

 

[Timebomb]

What year block do you have ?

 

[jpmutt79]

It's a 97 block

 

[White Knight]

If you do a search, a lot of people punch a hole in the pan then JB weld a bung on.

 

[12VALVETQ]

If you do a search, a lot of people punch a hole in the pan then JB weld a bung on.

X2 thats what i did. punch the hole (not drill) tap some threads, screw it in and JB Weld. 2 years no leaks

 

[jpmutt79]

I didnt want to have to pull the pan back off but I'm probably gonna have to. I put Haisley's modified girdle plate on it and it was a pain in the A$$! I guess I should have thought about that first. Oh well.

 

[HILLBILLYPRIDE]

schied sell sell a billit fitting that replaces the factory drain tube in the block that allows for 2 a/n fittings for drains

 

[YOUNG GUNS15]

schied sell sell a billit fitting that replaces the factory drain tube in the block that allows for 2 a/n fittings for drains

how much does that little piece run?

 

[HILLBILLYPRIDE]

not sure but i think i paid around 100$

 

[jpmutt79]

Ok after trying some different search phrases I found some good info. After reading all that, I think I'm gonna wait till I get everything put together and figure out where to put the oil drain. I guess some guys have found that the drain in the block is too high for the lower turbo and causes problems. Makes more sense now. This is a fresh built engine and I really dont want to take any chances of getting metal in it by drilling, tapping, or punching anything. What are you guys using to punch a hole in it anyways? Thanks!