Oil restrictor pill greddy turbo

04-14-2010, 04:11 PM

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Oil restrictor pill greddy turbo

Can someone explain what the downside of not using the oil restrictor pill on a greddy turbo is? Also if the turbo has an upgraded compressor wheel and a machined housing does the oil restrictor pill become necessary? Will not having the restrictor cause premature seal failure?

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04-14-2010, 05:20 PM

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04-14-2010, 06:21 PM

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04-14-2010, 07:23 PM

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OK - i'll expand a little . The upgrade does not address the oil pressure /flow issue to the plain bearings and the seals are similar if not identical so - you still need a restrictor .

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