STS oiling question
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Burning Brakes
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STS oiling question
STS guys, do you run braided line all the way from the motor to the turbos or is there another solution? Also, is the intake for the turbos drawn from the back of the car? I seem to remember reading somewhere that the air intake is acutally behind the tail lights?
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Originally Posted by creighton
STS guys, do you run braided line all the way from the motor to the turbos or is there another solution? Also, is the intake for the turbos drawn from the back of the car? I seem to remember reading somewhere that the air intake is acutally behind the tail lights?
The air filters are located behind the tail lights. They are very high up, so there is no issue with sucking up water, etc...
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You are correct with the intakes. The above is correct for the oil lines. I replaced all of my rubber hosing with braided line though. If you want to replace the rubber return line you need -8 AN. The oil return from the oil pump to the engine is -6 AN. 
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
You are correct with the intakes. The above is correct for the oil lines. I replaced all of my rubber hosing with braided line though. If you want to replace the rubber return line you need -8 AN. The oil return from the oil pump to the engine is -6 AN.
Of course, braided both directions ensures you won't get a cut in the oil lines. If cost is not a problem, braided both directions is ideal, but not required.
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But I am picky. And it looks cooler even though you can't see it that much. 
I went WAY overboard on my plumbing stuff for this project. 
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how much air do the turbos get if they are behind the tail lights? i'm not too concerned with water since i don't drive my car in the rain much. but i am concerned with not having enough air to feed the turbos.
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Originally Posted by creighton
how much air do the turbos get if they are behind the tail lights? i'm not too concerned with water since i don't drive my car in the rain much. but i am concerned with not having enough air to feed the turbos.
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Burning Brakes
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i guess i'm just not sure how those turbos get air behind the lights. obviously it works but man that seems restrictive. i'm still on the fence between this kit and a couple others. does this system blow through the maf or is it sd setup? what about fuel systems/tanks for 04 cars? would a bap be sufficient and would i need to swap to a return system?
