Info on Downpipe and Oil Lines

Gman · March 17, 2006, 11:43:23 AM

Hi

Need to get a downpipe made for my single turbo, anyone know of any places around London/East Anglia way? I did have a contact but he is up in Newcastle so its a bit far! Also what measurements need to be taken for them to do a good job?

I am also contacting Pirtek to get my braided oil lines made up, can anyone tell me what measurents i need to take and spec of the lines i need.

Thanks, sorry for all the questions!

Fish · March 17, 2006, 12:57:45 PM

Hayward and Scott in Basildon. Might not be the cheapest about, but the service and knowledge is one of the best about.

Fish

memski · March 17, 2006, 12:58:50 PM

Got Hayward & Scott to make mine up from a template I took, came in at under 100 for a 3" pipe with flange and lambda thread.

Atpturbo in the states made my braided oil line for me, I found my old gt bb oil drain flange fits the rotary oil drain side nicely with a few modifications, some people just use rubber lines as opposed to braided.

Gman · March 17, 2006, 02:16:04 PM

How did you make the template?

Fish · March 17, 2006, 02:25:29 PM

They used sticky backed plastic and coat hangers.

Fish

antnicuk · March 18, 2006, 12:25:30 AM

Quote from: memskiGot Hayward & Scott to make mine up from a template I took, came in at under 100 for a 3" pipe with flange and lambda thread.

Atpturbo in the states made my braided oil line for me, I found my old gt bb oil drain flange fits the rotary oil drain side nicely with a few modifications, some people just use rubber lines as opposed to braided.

thats a good price, i wish i had known about them

memski · March 18, 2006, 03:35:11 PM

Quote from: GmanHow did you make the template?

I used some 3" flexihosing and bent it to shape, it\'s not a complicated design, two 135degree bends and a metre of tubing is plenty. I showed Ian how i wanted it and left it with him :Thumbsup!

Gman · March 19, 2006, 10:13:58 PM

Just looked at ATP Turbos site, did they supply you a complete set for the RX7 from stock or did they make it especially for you?

t2rew · March 20, 2006, 09:12:53 PM

pirtec in harlow made my oil lines.

Gman · March 20, 2006, 09:19:39 PM

Hi Jay, did you have the flanges for the turbo and drain? I spoke to pirtec in Cambridge and told me i would have to get the flanges.

t2rew · March 20, 2006, 09:24:24 PM

aaahh i thought you ment the ones going to the oil cooler. you better put a pic up of your turbo. my turbo oil lines came with the turbo kit.

Gman · March 20, 2006, 09:32:51 PM

This is what i need to source or make;

http://bdc.cyberosity.com/v/Technical/Building-Turbo-Lines-FC3S-FD3S/

t2rew · March 20, 2006, 09:38:19 PM

the drain doesnt have to be threaded for braided line. you could just use rubber hose. do you have anything on the turbo already? drain or feed?

memski · March 20, 2006, 09:43:27 PM

Quote from: GmanJust looked at ATP Turbos site, did they supply you a complete set for the RX7 from stock or did they make it especially for you?

I measure how much length I\'d need and they made it up for me.

Gman · March 20, 2006, 09:52:03 PM

Quote from: t2rewthe drain doesnt have to be threaded for braided line. you could just use rubber hose. do you have anything on the turbo already? drain or feed?

Currently i have nothing, apart from some flange gaskets but they won\'t get me very far on their own

QuoteI measure how much length I\'d need and they made it up for me.

I have emailed them to see if they can do it for me but for speed i would prefer to get it done in the uk. How long did they take to arrive?