stock 1.6 oil return port question
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stock 1.6 oil return port question
So I am currently getting my turbo kit together and I was reading the thread on here with the information regarding everything relating to turbo setups and in the thread.it.mentions that the stock 1.6L motor has an oil return port located by the oil filter. However I am trying to figure out why in the thread it mentions.using this can be a headache in the long run.
Any info on why this is problematic?
I did some research but.no one mentions specifically what the problem is so any help would be great.
Thanks
Colton
Any info on why this is problematic?
I did some research but.no one mentions specifically what the problem is so any help would be great.
Thanks
Colton
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It's on the wrong side of the block. And because they're gravity fed, you need to keep it pointed downhill at all times. So you're either wrapping it around the back where you can't see it or in front with all the pulleys or belts.
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Yeah, I ran this oil return location for waay too long. Needless to say my oil pan has been tapped and running correctly for a while now, and I would highly recommend you tap it right away so you don't burn oil.
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Most commonly, people around here use a 1/2" NPT thread, as adapter fittings are commonly available which will screw into this and then mate with a -10AN for the drain line itself.
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I used this and a 3/8 brass npt barb.
http://www.bellengineering.net/produ...roducts_id=192
Applied JB weld to the threads, threaded it in, applied more jb weld on the outside. Worked like a charm
http://www.bellengineering.net/produ...roducts_id=192
Applied JB weld to the threads, threaded it in, applied more jb weld on the outside. Worked like a charm
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I used this and a 3/8 brass npt barb.
BEGi Oil Pan Drill Bit and Tap Set BEGi
Applied JB weld to the threads, threaded it in, applied more jb weld on the outside. Worked like a charm
BEGi Oil Pan Drill Bit and Tap Set BEGi
Applied JB weld to the threads, threaded it in, applied more jb weld on the outside. Worked like a charm
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Just to back up Mazda on this one, you have to remember our engine came from a FWD turbo application, so the engine was sideways in the bay, unlike ours. And that capped drain was for a catch can IIRC, not the turbo.
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If they came turbo they would be much more expensive, not as many would be around, the motors would beaten up and more expensive, more ricers would have miatas, etc.
I kind of like the little known fact that our B6/BP motors are basically boost ready and strong as ****.
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While I agree it is a shame, its also a blessing. Keep in mind how cheap these cars are now days, and how cheap replacement motors/chassis are when you wreck them.
If they came turbo they would be much more expensive, not as many would be around, the motors would beaten up and more expensive, more ricers would have miatas, etc.
I kind of like the little known fact that our B6/BP motors are basically boost ready and strong as ****.
If they came turbo they would be much more expensive, not as many would be around, the motors would beaten up and more expensive, more ricers would have miatas, etc.
I kind of like the little known fact that our B6/BP motors are basically boost ready and strong as ****.
Iron block ftw!
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