Self-Contained Turbo Oiling

[ArizonaDave]

We have been considering designing a self-contained oiling system for our turbo.

The system would include an oil reservoir, pump, heat exchanger, plumbing and of course the turbo.

These are the +'s and -'s so far


+More freedom with mounting location of turbo
+Use of Synthetic Motor Oil for the turbo instead of Motorcycle Motor oil
+More accurate temperature control of the turbo to avoid over heating and breaking down the oil.
+Make it possible to circulate oil when the engine is off for startup and cool down if necessary.
+No tapping into the factory oiling system (hole in pan, pressure feed source, pump workload)

Some drawbacks:
- Have to provide enough power to run another external pump.
- More complicated (anti-KISS)
- Added weight
- Added cost


We are wondering if anyone has tried this before or seen it done before, and experienced any problems. Any other thoughts?

Thanks,
Dave

[ArizonaDave]

We have been considering designing a self-contained oiling system for our turbo.

The system would include an oil reservoir, pump, heat exchanger, plumbing and of course the turbo.

These are the +'s and -'s so far


+More freedom with mounting location of turbo
+Use of Synthetic Motor Oil for the turbo instead of Motorcycle Motor oil
+More accurate temperature control of the turbo to avoid over heating and breaking down the oil.
+Make it possible to circulate oil when the engine is off for startup and cool down if necessary.
+No tapping into the factory oiling system (hole in pan, pressure feed source, pump workload)

Some drawbacks:
- Have to provide enough power to run another external pump.
- More complicated (anti-KISS)
- Added weight
- Added cost


We are wondering if anyone has tried this before or seen it done before, and experienced any problems. Any other thoughts?

Thanks,
Dave

[Sam]

Haven't tried it Dave, but there are synthetic bike oils on the market. also oil thermostats are available to control oil temps.

Sam Graham
Engine Group Leader 2003
UQ Racing

[Hoosier Daddy]

Look into the Aerodyne Aerocharger turbo (53000 model). It is a self-contained oil lubricated unit.

Variable geometry and ceramic bearings don't hurt either!

R~c0mPs p0w3N!