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    Im returning it to the oil cap, but when i do the cam swap i want to return it to the rear of the Passenger side valve cover.

    Yes you will need a scavenge pump to return the oil to the engine.

    Im just running a W/A intercooler, no meth yet. 93 octane.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nonnieselman View Post
    Im returning it to the oil cap, but when i do the cam swap i want to return it to the rear of the Passenger side valve cover.

    Yes you will need a scavenge pump to return the oil to the engine.

    Im just running a W/A intercooler, no meth yet. 93 octane.
    Thats why I asked on the octane. Can it be done with a lower octane. I dont even know where to get 93 here.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nonnieselman View Post
    Im returning it to the oil cap, but when i do the cam swap i want to return it to the rear of the Passenger side valve cover.
    Returning to the valve cover is the way to go. If you return the way STS shows into the oil filler neck, it can cause issues by pulling down on the neck. Bottom line is it's just not as stable. Meth may or may not be needed. If you are running a lower amount of boost (< 8psi) and you have an FMIC, then you should be fine. Plus, it's something you can always add later. If you find a used STS kit and it doesn't have an oil pump with it, there are ones you can buy that are identical to what STS uses and some others that may be a little better. Here's a link to a thread about them over on PT.

    Where to get oil pumps? - PerformanceTrucks.net Forums


    +1 on using factory manifolds instead of long tubes. Or if you use LT's, make sure to exhaust wrap everything! You should probably do that anyway since it helps everything spool faster. Keep the questions coming and I'll keep my eye out for you on a STS kit!

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