Sideways S366 build!!!

[RENODMAX]

If you spin that cam bearing in that location Todd, you have a lot more to worry about than just the turbo failing. I've used this location for my (in the valley) turbos since day one. If you spin that bearing that means that the cam at that journal doesn't get oil as well (can you say welded together?). Your option is to take all the oil from a main bearing journal or worse yet from the oil filter housing (which would be prefilter and precooler ). Spinning the cam bearing (if you do) usually always follows a main bearing that spun which can also lead to spun rod bearings. UGLY! Just watch the oil temps in the proper location. Been talking to some folks seeing north of 320* while towing. OUCH! If you come up Denver way any time Todd, I'd like to see your set up. Buzz me.

I doubt the oil coming from the cam journal is any cooler than anywhere in the motor Michael. No offense but I've ran remote lines since day one and don't agree that running from the cam journal is safer. No offense intended, I just disagree concerning journal bearing.chargers.

 

[super diesel]

I doubt the oil coming from the cam journal is any cooler than anywhere in the motor Michael. No offense but I've ran remote lines since day one and don't agree that running from the cam journal is safer. No offense intended, I just disagree concerning journal bearing.chargers.

I understand. The oil does pass by the heat exchanger before going to the journals though. It can be hotter if coming from the filter housing before the filter and cooler (heat exchanger) in some cases like when it's being push hard (the oil temp and coolant temp is not linear though). My only point is, if the oil doesn't get to the turbo caused by a turned (spun) bearing, thew cam is toast too (no oil to that journal either and not to mention the rest of the stuff that may already have taken a poop too). If you tap a oil galley plug, it's a good bet you won't have any problems. Just pray that none of the bearings spin or turn any where in the motor. You've got big problems if they do.

That was my 2 cents on this. That's all I can afford anyway.

 

[RENODMAX]

I understand. The oil does pass by the heat exchanger before going to the journals though. It can be hotter if coming from the filter housing before the filter and cooler (heat exchanger) in some cases like when it's being push hard (the oil temp and coolant temp is not linear though). My only point is, if the oil doesn't get to the turbo caused by a turned (spun) bearing, thew cam is toast too (no oil to that journal either and not to mention the rest of the stuff that may already have taken a poop too). If you tap a oil galley plug, it's a good bet you won't have any problems. Just pray that none of the bearings spin or turn any where in the motor. You've got big problems if they do.

That was my 2 cents on this. That's all I can afford anyway.

Your two cents to my one haha. A spun bearing is catastrophic, I would just like to try and avoid adding insult to injury as my luck typically is just that sort. The remote line has proven to be cheap, easy and reliable thus far so I believe I will stick with it. It is not a good day if a bearing decides to re-orient itself in a motor in any event.

 

[chevyburnout1]

Trick setup I like it. I'm a fan of doing things differently. Truck sounds mean running up in the higher rpms.

 

[TrentNell]

I understand. The oil does pass by the heat exchanger before going to the journals though. It can be hotter if coming from the filter housing before the filter and cooler (heat exchanger) in some cases like when it's being push hard (the oil temp and coolant temp is not linear though). My only point is, if the oil doesn't get to the turbo caused by a turned (spun) bearing, thew cam is toast too (no oil to that journal either and not to mention the rest of the stuff that may already have taken a poop too). If you tap a oil galley plug, it's a good bet you won't have any problems. Just pray that none of the bearings spin or turn any where in the motor. You've got big problems if they do.

That was my 2 cents on this. That's all I can afford anyway.

The only problem i have ran into on using the stock location's feed was from the engine builder not getting the hole on the cam bearing line up correctly , it would still flow oil but the volume wasn't enough , don't ask how many turbo's were wiped to find out that was the cause , but after that IMOP the oil gally plugs are a safer route , but I would'nt skip a beat to use the stock feed either , but it can bite you in rare occasions .

 

[super diesel]

can bite you in rare occasions .

I can see that happening. I make a note check mine during overhauls. I always thought about Teeing in the side oiling port to the valley in doing multiple oiling needs. Cant go wrong?