Okay so I'm kinda new to turbos, like i know the basics but i recently acquired on and plan on putting it on my car. I'm just kinda curious as to whether or not i'd be able to run a seperate oil supply for my feed and return lines on my turbo, instead of having to drill into my block or oil pan. If so how could I set it up if anyone has done it to their setup. thanks guys

 

Well you might get some answers if you give more info like what the vechicle is what engine. You need provide details to get a correct answer.

 

98 chevy cavalier 2.2sfi non-ecotech

 

No other real reliable way to do it, or you could get an oil-less turbo.

 

Find out where your oil pressure sending unit ties into the block and tee in your oil supply there. For the turbo drain drop the oil pan and weld in a bung or use a bulkhead type fitting. A -4 AN feed (may need a restrictor) and a -10 AN drain minimum should work well.

What turbo are you using?

 

a garret m10 a/r 10 i believe, atleast thats what i read on it and it also had TR0795 i think

 

What did it come off of?

 

i'm not sure, i bought it used and the guy that had it before me had it on a 2.4l cavalier

 

i meant a/r .48 not 10 sorry about that

 

A stand alone oiling system is possible, and has been done before, but it adds expense and complexity, and is not as reliable as using the engines oil system. It will be much simpler and less expensive to use the engines oil system. I really like jegs push lock hose and fittings for doing the oil system, it's inexpensive, easy to assemble, and looks very professional.

 

It's not hard to take the oil pan off of a 2.2 OHV cavalier, I would just order a new one or find a decent used one and weld a fitting into it. As previously state, I would just T into the oil pressure switch port for the feed to the turbo. There is a mile of room in the front of the engine bay to work with, changing an oil pan and running a feed/return line should be an afternoon project no problem.

If it has a ton of miles on it, you might as well pop the timing cover off and replace that sloppy timing chain too. I've had more than a few 2.2 ohv cavaliers come into the shop with the chain jumped.