sorry guys...didnt think the thread would turn out like this, but I got to say. Majority of what you guys are saying is still true, but from all the phone calls I made from tuning shops, it is still recommended. Even some said to tap the block instead of the oil pan....

 

Yeah... I was thinkng of tapping the block myself. I don't have good feel for where a good spot would be though; guess I'll just need to rip into the engine.

 

I have used the drain pan with a -10 line coming from the turbo the entire time without issue. -10 male fitting in the pan and a -10 female line. Makes draining oil easy

 

^ same here plus i have a top mount so my return line is a good deal longer than what the greddy kit has.

 

We can make everyone happy.

I'll continue tapping the pan, others will use the girdle, and some will use the plug.

Girdle > Pan > Plug

 

nuff said.

 

I tapped my oil pan yesterday, but after getting everything back in I was not happy with the angle it was sitting at (little dip that oil could pool)... So I took it out again today and ended up with this.. I am pretty happy with the final product and I think it will be a lot better than the original oil drain location. I also got a plug for it so if I ever want to go back to NA then I can plug it up...

It did not take that long at all so I think its def worth gettin done..

PS: Thanks to those whom I asked advice

 

 

Looks Great, see it wasn't that bad

 

So the higher up on the pan is the best place to tap? With the Comptech setup, if I install an AN fitting above the drain bolt, this should be optimal?