Which oil feedline for 2.3 stroker??

mitsuclipsegsx · 02-20-2008, 10:20 AM

Just bought a 6 bolt stroker with stage 4 head. I have PTE BB 50 trim,which oil feedline do i need?

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/cust...cat=336&page=1

http://www.extremepsi.com/store/cust...cat=336&page=1

thanks

99gst_racer · 02-20-2008, 12:14 PM

For a feedline kit, the engine's stroke doesn't play a part. But the turbo does.

For a ball bearing turbo, feed it from the head and use an inline oil filter as well. That would be the one in the first link.

mitsuclipsegsx · 02-20-2008, 05:02 PM

Slow Spool on the 2.3

99gst_racer · 02-20-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mitsuclipsegsx

Slow Spool on the 2.3

What about it?

mitsuclipsegsx · 02-21-2008, 05:41 AM

If i read it right, didnt he have trouble spooling his 2.3 because he didnt have that oil feedline.

99gst_racer · 02-21-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mitsuclipsegsx

If i read it right, didnt he have trouble spooling his 2.3 because he didnt have that oil feedline.

Yes, high oil pressure in the CHRA can cause "binding", which will slow the shaft.

Andy's issue had nothing to due with the fact that his car had a 2.3L. And his situation doesn't even closely pertain to yours because his turbo (my old turbo) was journal bearing, not ball bearing.

Feed from the head and filter it, and you'll be fine.

2gGSX · 02-21-2008, 01:27 PM

Just for the record, the spool on the car is still sub-par for a stroker engine--it's about the same as what most 2.0's are getting. I think the issue is with the cams. Perhaps they're just slightly off, but the fact that it has the intake cam advanced a full tooth to even get to a 2.0's spool is just furthering my suspicions.

In short, the high oil pressure theory isn't what is mainly responsible for the spool IMO. The restrictor does keep the oil pressure at a nice level though (thanks to Paul).