okay, so i was directed to http://www.turbowerx.com/Scavenge_Pu...odel_Pump.html and bought this pump, great pump... if there was a place to mount it lol. piping is in the way for my custom build and this is last thing needed to go in.. sooo i need something smaller, but something strong enough to withstand about 300 degrees. I was thinking the STS turbo pump? cant find anywhere how big that pump is... please help!

 

You're headed in the right direction.

I went with the EXA pump from them for my APS ST set-up since it is a pretty significant upgrade for the $ over the base.

 

I run an EXA pump as well....It is mounted next to trans in tunnel (in pic look left of the black scavenge tank in center of pic)




Tom

 

the pump i have and EXA pump... are they same size?

 

Dimensions

EXA
6.2" x 4.1" x 4.1" size, 6 lbs

Base
7.25" x 4.0" x 4.0" box. It weighs less than 5 pounds


Its actually slightly smaller overall.

 

just talked to installer, reason wont fit there is cuz the downpipes are right there.. custom kit. sooo we ordered another one, should be here tmrw!

 

Mine is the middle size from RBRacing. I have heard good things about them. They are gear type like the turbowerx.

 

This is the only pump I will ever use:

http://www.turbowerx.com/Scavenge_Pu.../Exa-Pump.html

By far the best out there. I took one appart (motor, pump,brushes the entire thing), and can tell you that these things are well built.

 

Well I doubt your doing a budget build (considering its the Z forum 90% of members have lil $ and get real stuff), but in my case case I cant afford high end things so I have been using a Shurflo 600 series Scavange Pump. 3 years and counting. Just throwing it out there so u can see the different options.

 

What won't fit? the base or the EXA? Sorry you got me a little confused.


+1 on Boosted performance's comment. If you talk to their technical people they basically explain how the EXA was more developed for tanks and big machinery.

 

Is an oil scavenge pump a requirement? What are some of the advantages to using one vs. not using one in an FI setup?

 

You use a scavenge pump where the oil fed to the turbo can not drain back to the oil pan. With a top mount turbo, gravity takes care of getting the oil back to the pan.

So, you have to use a pump to return the oil back to the engine.

 

yup,
Basically if the turbo's oil outlet sits below the inlet back into the oil pan you need a scavange setup. Or when you use a remote mount setup (like a rear-mount).

Tom

 

Thanks for the quick response guys! You learn something new everyday