kungfugirl

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Hey guys, I am trying to put in a turbo kit. My question is, where can i find a tap that is the correct size.

I am using a 1/2 inch npt to 5/8 heater hose barb. Now i have looked at half inch taps and they all seem so very tiny compared. I am thinking that the inside diameter of my fitting is 1/2 inch, so what is the outer diameter? I can't seem to find a tap over half inch...

Anyone have any pics of the process of tapping the pan.

Thanks. Any help would be nice, I don't know much about this stuff.

Redlancer

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You will need a 1/2" NPT tap, not a regular tap... The thread is taper to get proper seal. 1/2" npt fitting is arround 3/4" outside diameter.

Go on http://www.mcmaster.com/ and look on page 3. You will get some information about NPT (National Pipe Taper). You can order tap on this site if you want.

otter

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Check in with plumbing supply stores or locally owned hardware (not "home improvement") stores. Places like Lowes/Home Depot likely won't have it.

kungfugirl

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So i need a 3/4 npt tap? or will the 1/2 inch tap be what i need. The outside diameter is larger. I will likely have to order online but i need to know what i need. I am not sure on the outside diameter of this sumbish

drucea

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You don't have to order it, we got it from Ace Hardware. If you don't need it by today I can check to see what the exact sizes and stuff were. Ours fits perfect with no leaks. Heres a pic of it tapped:

kungfugirl

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Yeah if u could check the size of it, i'd be grateful. Still have the tap? ill buy it off you

I am doing the install this wednesday i think

I am suprised you tapped ur pan on the deep side, i hope you dont have issues!!!

Speed Corps

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Here's a set I bought from Harbor Freight tools. That's a great tool store if you've never been to one. Check them out online and you can find out if there's one near you.

otter

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This man speaks the truth. I completely forgot that HF might have it. That place is a toy store and will surely have it.

drucea

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Yeah that's where someone else said to go but we couldn't find one here.

kungfugirl

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I shall be scowering there site.

Speed corps. What size was ur hole?

I just picked up a 1/2 npt threaded hose barb to stick into my pan,but i dont know what size tap i need.

kungfugirl

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http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=42431


is this it??/

Speed Corps

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What size is my hole? That's personal. (pm me)

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91395

kungfugirl

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this thread just took a rough turn.

Sorry what was your outside diameter of your oil pan fitting?

Speed Corps

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It was Frank Boogies car I did that on. It was 1/2". I still haven't recieved a pm from you, wink wink.

kungfugirl

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Lol well unless you fab me my intercooler piping, there aint gonna be no show n tell with me