Help needed with a B18B1 build (urgent)

[Xanatos]

So my dad who is a full fledged bodyman/mechanic/painter of 40+ years offered to tap my OEM oil pan for a turbo. He's a great welder and fabricator and it's free. My issue is I don't know what kind of "nozzle" to use. I won't be putting the turbo on for some time but I'm rebuilding the engine now and the guy building my motor said I should get it tapped now while it's easiest to access. I don't know what turbo I'm going to use either. What can I do to leave my options open down the road but still tap it now?

 

[whiterabbit06]

I'd use a big pipe thread fitting and thread a cap on it, that's how mine is.

 

[whiterabbit06]

 

[get_nick]

Don't they make nozzles that replace the plug? I don't know if they are any good or not.

 

[Briansol]

Make sure the tap is at the TOP otherwise the oil won't drain in... it will be 'underwater'.
also don't put it where there's a bolt hole or you won't be able to tighten the pan back to the block after it's in :X
Make sure it sits flush or a little aiming up. you don't want the return line to have a 'puddle' spot. it needs to flow with gravity only.

I highly recommend buying a set up like this: http://www.fast-turbo.com/products/Complete-Oil-Line-Kit.html

It comes with the in-pan flange to weld in and the rest of the parts are top quality. looks expensive, but all those fittings are pricey

 

[Xanatos]

Tapped it with a 1/2 brass bushing and plugged it accordingly. My dad brazened (or whatever you call it with brass) the bushing to the hole in the pan. Should be good!