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i have recently run a big end on my 26 and because i am a cheap bastard, i have decided to bin the 26 bottom end and replace it with a 30. i was not planing on changing anything but have noticed that there is only one oil return hole in the sump and the 26 has two, one for each turbo, should i bother drill and tapping another one into the sump, or maybe installing a 't' into the 30 drain hole and run both oil return lines into it, or just buy a single turbo inlet manifold and a turbo and do away with the twins.

if i go single, what turbos have people used, i would rather a bit more mid range, than a big punch at the end.

will the standard n1 twin 26 turbos run out of puff in the high rev range?

any input will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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If running a standard RB30 bottom end, I'd suggest spinning it to only about 7000RPM. 7500RPM max.

The N1 turbos flow enough to make 320 odd AWKW on a 26, drop boost a few PSi, and with lower rev limit you'll make "less" power, but you should pull the same torque. hence, a less stressed engine.

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