Oil return

[RawBurt]

This is directed for the turbo'd contours. I have been going back and forth for awhile now on where to tap for the oil return. I understand that the ideal location would be the block. But I am having a difficult time seeing it possible getting a drill in there even with the header off.

Anyway, my question is where do you have you oil return line tapped? Pan or block? And if your answer is the block, was the motor in or out of the car? Pics are helpful.

Edit, quick answers are appreciated, I would like to accomplish this after work today.

[Livinsvt]

The pans fine. Block is better, but the pan is completely fine. Not all 6-6.5 quarts are in the pan at the same time, don't think its ever been an issue between adc kits and vortech guys.

[RawBurt]

Where did all the ADC people tap? On the flat right above the sheild in the pan on the trans side?

[RawBurt]

Does anyone have pics. All the pics from the old forums are broken links.

[Livinsvt]

There's a raised portion in the front of the pan. Basicly just below were you would have tapped the block.

[00TourSVT]

you will be fine tapping the pan, where stated above, as high as possible. that is where mine is going to be tapped, unless you at some very odd angle sitting with your car running you won't have any problem.

[RawBurt]

So we are saying tap it in spot "1"? I'm almost positive the deader is in the way leaving you with spot "2" which isn't the highest spot ever.

[00TourSVT]

i am planning on tapping spot "1", doesn't matter if the header is in the way because you will need to drop the pan to tap it. well, unless of course the header will hit the fitting return line when installed? will it?

[RawBurt]

I'm aware of that. I'm saying that there isn't enough room between the header and the fitting. Lots of heat right there for a rubber hose.

[00TourSVT]

I'm aware of that. I'm saying that there isn't enough room between the header and the fitting. Lots of heat right there for a rubber hose.

okay, i can see the problem now.