ATS 093 install thread
Lead Driver
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From: Campbell River, B.C.
Thats more or less what I have on mine; an elbow right on the top of the turbo. The line I bought did turn out too long but I just tied the extra length out of the way. I can't say for sure what length you need since I have the older setup with a slightly different turbo location (your line will probably need to be slightly longer if you are after an exact length), but I would guess a generic line like what you buy at Lordco or Ebay will be long enough.
Cargo Master
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From: NY
I can't imagine doing it in -9*, 10-15* when I installed mine was bad enough - especially when installing the exhaust.
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Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
Guys, what is the thread or fitting size of the oil feed line. It is the same on both ends but as luck would have it, i left it on the work bench. Also, the oring size of the intake. If ATS would know it i would call, think they have that info, i know banks is friggin useless with their older system.
Lead Driver
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From: western SD
Can't help on the fiting size, but when I installed the turbo on the 85, I got the seal kit from ATS. It contained all o-rings and grommets for the install cost was $60 if I remember right.
Post Fiend
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
The block end should be 1/4" pipe thread.
One of my turbo's had 3/8" pipe thread in the turbo housing.
The threads in the oil block where the original supply pipe went are 1/4 pipe threads.
There are adapters in both the oil header and the block supply that convert pipe threads to tubing fittings.
I got rid of the tubing and went with a 1/4" pipe thread hose.
One connector can be rigid, one has to be a swivel end.
PS, if you tighten the connector in the oil block on the turbo, be careful.
Cast and not very strong, to tight and it cracks.
Wonder how I know that?
I do have a replacement steel turbo oil header now that will not be breaking.
One more thing, before you tighten anything on the turbo, do install that intake snail.
Then tighten everything down together, a couple turns on each bolt at a time.
One of my turbo's had 3/8" pipe thread in the turbo housing.
The threads in the oil block where the original supply pipe went are 1/4 pipe threads.
There are adapters in both the oil header and the block supply that convert pipe threads to tubing fittings.
I got rid of the tubing and went with a 1/4" pipe thread hose.
One connector can be rigid, one has to be a swivel end.
PS, if you tighten the connector in the oil block on the turbo, be careful.
Cast and not very strong, to tight and it cracks.
Wonder how I know that?
I do have a replacement steel turbo oil header now that will not be breaking.
One more thing, before you tighten anything on the turbo, do install that intake snail.
Then tighten everything down together, a couple turns on each bolt at a time.
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Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
Exhaust, turbo and oil line attached. Now how in the hell do i reach the bottom studs of the turbo through the oil drain casting to put the nuts on? And WHAT THE HELL with the snail going on the turbo. I dont know if its because the oring was new, or that i was just mad at my mistake with the crossover pipe.........
, friggin welded the fitting on with the flange below it.........aaaahhhhhhh god i was mad! haha. no it still isnt funny.
, friggin welded the fitting on with the flange below it.........aaaahhhhhhh god i was mad! haha. no it still isnt funny.
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Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
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Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
no its not thats why i am going back to the guys and making them check the equipment they have and redoing the timing. If its sounds the same after that, i will just do it myself. I think i had it nailed the first time and their equipment was just old. But i could be wrong. Yeah im a happy camper, 7 pounds of boost is the max so the WG is working well. Might just leave it and prolong the life of the tires, and HG hold **** its a different truck!
Cargo Master
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From: NY
Haha, happy to hear you got it together. A whole different truck isn't she wreck. I remember when I first drove turbo'd, it's like the best feeling in the world, lol. Who says iDi's aren't powerful, haha? 
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Postmaster
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From: Malahat/Cowichan Valley
that is a fact!! i love it more than ever, i think something in the exhaust is rubbing somewhere but overall a seamless process. Hardest part = damn intake hat going on the turbo. What a pain in the ***. Holy crap! haha. Took her out again, going from 40mph to 60mph is fast as hell at 7psi haha. My driveway it a breeze now lol. There is a corner that i used to have to get on it and now i just let the truck roll around it!