Supercharger question...
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Supercharger question...
The Vortech supercharger has an oil line to it and one from it back to the engine.
I will just connect the return line to the valve cover.
Question is, do I need some kind of restictor in the return line or just let it flow freely back into the valve cover? Won't this drop the oil pressure without a restrictor or does the supercarger bearings act as a restrictor in some way?
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I will just connect the return line to the valve cover.
Question is, do I need some kind of restictor in the return line or just let it flow freely back into the valve cover? Won't this drop the oil pressure without a restrictor or does the supercarger bearings act as a restrictor in some way?
Thanks
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Thats a good question. I would call Vortechs tech line and ask them. But you did tap your line and it will draw up as much as is needed it will be a recirculating deal so im sure it will be alright. I hear you dont want one bent or clogged. Be very nice with them as they could be very detrimental. Im curious to see pics. Im doing a very similair deal with a procharger.
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Originally Posted by supervette2
what model did you go wtih?
Click the link and scroll down to the pics of my dusty car right now.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1398584
I'm just wondering......
.....if there is x-amount psi oil pressure in the engine, this pressure will be at the supercharger as well. I don't know what happens inside the supercharger to lower the pressure through its bearings maybe.
If that x-amount of pressure goes to the return line, I will have to make some type of screw on connection to the valve cover or it will blow right off. No?
I have myself second guessing my own logic.....
Last edited by Summerfun; Jun 3, 2006 at 07:25 PM.
