CJM Oil Pan

BGTV8 · 05-27-2015, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Excellent! I will let each buyer decide if they want it straight from the CNC or anodized. I figured most people will want such a large billet part to still look billet and it really is so cool to handle and look at. I'll probably make another for myself to just keep around.

For the 6 screws securing the baffle lid, I was figuring on providing pre-drilled safety wire screws for anyone who wants to use stainless wire on them as an added security. I was thinking of having the laser put a U notch about 1/2" from each one to hook the wire around.

Charles - I would drill each fastener and lock-wire them together in a daisy-chain - I do this in several places on my race-car for security - implies you have (or have access to) lock-wire pliers (which I do).

Japanjay · 05-27-2015, 08:23 PM

So much want, is this going to be something that can be ordered on an individual basis? Car is about to get the 2015 nismo conversion painted and blended.

ENT-Z · 05-27-2015, 08:37 PM

This is great! I have the JWT spacer currently since I have turbo lines plumbed in there. I wish I didn't have to re drill this one. Any chance of having it predrilled prior to shipment? I would be interested in this pan plus the billet gears.

phunk · 05-27-2015, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ENT-Z

This is great! I have the JWT spacer currently since I have turbo lines plumbed in there. I wish I didn't have to re drill this one. Any chance of having it predrilled prior to shipment? I would be interested in this pan plus the billet gears.

Yes I would be willing to CNC the ports for a rather small labor charge. (It will entail mounting in the CNC from positions otherwise unnecessary)

phunk · 05-27-2015, 08:51 PM

In a week or two we will compile the list of who all is *IN* and I will then propose the manufacturing schedule and take material only deposits. I will probably produce 3-4 more than what is pre-ordered to keep around for late arrivals.

phunk · 05-27-2015, 08:56 PM

Well actually, maybe I should consider just making it part of the standard process. I dont know. Generally I would prefer they not be there if I dont need them... but I am thinking that since there are moving parts in there, perhaps some big ole -10 ports would be nice to have as little windows to look in and check on things every few oil changes? I cant imagine what to see, but I would look anyway LOL

pokeyl · 05-27-2015, 09:21 PM

This is art, but has anyone built a baffle for the stock pan. I may be able to afford that. I use to have access to NC mills. I miss them.

Rusty · 05-27-2015, 10:48 PM

phunk, I TOLD you that there would be interest in the pan. And the price. That's damn good.

The AM Perf. pan sold for $1200 new. Used ones was going for $500+ IF you could find one.

phunk · 05-28-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

phunk, I TOLD you that there would be interest in the pan. And the price. That's damn good.

The AM Perf. pan sold for $1200 new. Used ones was going for $500+ IF you could find one.

Thanks for the text message emotion support! From what I found on the forum, I think AM only made 4 pans for customers

Also thanks to FL 4motion for reminding me to make this last week. I had the material sitting around forever.

Rusty · 05-28-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Thanks for the text message emotion support! From what I found on the forum, I think AM only made 4 pans for customers

Also thanks to FL 4motion for reminding me to make this last week. I had the material sitting around forever.

When you have another emotion break down. Feel free to text me.

AM made about 20 pans. Think 8 was for the race cars, and the rest was sold to the public. Maybe 6 forum members have one.

jrb55gh · 05-30-2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Well actually, maybe I should consider just making it part of the standard process. I dont know. Generally I would prefer they not be there if I dont need them... but I am thinking that since there are moving parts in there, perhaps some big ole -10 ports would be nice to have as little windows to look in and check on things every few oil changes? I cant imagine what to see, but I would look anyway LOL

Access ports are great idea.

Most owners or enthusiasts will be on top of their oil changes and oil quality. Racers will be no problem since they will be changing their oil very often. The daily drivers could have problems with varnish and sludge if doing extended oil change intervals while using oils that are not up to it. It would be nice to be able to look in and see if the flaps are working or poke them with a rod to detect movement.

Japanjay · 05-27-2015, 11:03 PM

So how much are you talking when referencing material costs? I could probably do this right now then. Pay for the material right now and upon completion pay for the remainder? I would need a hard "deposit/material" price to run by the boss lady.

phunk · 05-28-2015, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanjay

So how much are you talking when referencing material costs? I could probably do this right now then. Pay for the material right now and upon completion pay for the remainder? I would need a hard "deposit/material" price to run by the boss lady.

I would probably just round it out to $100 even. Like when I did this with the road race pumps, I would set a sizable amount of time to pay off the part after production so people can fit it into the budget without forcing it through. I would probably hold the pan up to 12 weeks after production with the deposit.

Spooler · 05-27-2015, 11:06 PM

I think I am in. How did you deal with the sealing surface at the pan lip? Did you notch out a groove for the silicon sealant for a better seal? This is something Nissan has always done on timing covers and 2-piece oil pans.

phunk · 05-28-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

I think I am in. How did you deal with the sealing surface at the pan lip? Did you notch out a groove for the silicon sealant for a better seal? This is something Nissan has always done on timing covers and 2-piece oil pans.

I considered doing that, but I didn't do it. But I sure can if you like that! I can take the same ball cutter that worked in the heat sinking surface on the bottom, and run it a little less deep to create a valley inbetween the bolts.

Another thing I plan to add to the production pan is a recess in the flange for pounding in a pry tool for removal without banging up visible surfaces. I also thought about possible a threaded hole or two to threads bolts into that push on the upper pan to ease later separation.

05-27-2015, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	So much want, is this going to be something that can be ordered on an individual basis? Car is about to get the 2015 nismo conversion painted and blended. phunk likes this.

05-27-2015, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 17	This is great! I have the JWT spacer currently since I have turbo lines plumbed in there. I wish I didn't have to re drill this one. Any chance of having it predrilled prior to shipment? I would be interested in this pan plus the billet gears. phunk and GaleForce like this.

05-27-2015, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	In a week or two we will compile the list of who all is IN and I will then propose the manufacturing schedule and take material only deposits. I will probably produce 3-4 more than what is pre-ordered to keep around for late arrivals. FL 4Motion likes this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

05-27-2015, 08:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	Well actually, maybe I should consider just making it part of the standard process. I dont know. Generally I would prefer they not be there if I dont need them... but I am thinking that since there are moving parts in there, perhaps some big ole -10 ports would be nice to have as little windows to look in and check on things every few oil changes? I cant imagine what to see, but I would look anyway LOL ENT-Z and TreeSemdyZee like this. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

05-27-2015, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 901 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 55	This is art, but has anyone built a baffle for the stock pan. I may be able to afford that. I use to have access to NC mills. I miss them. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago!

05-27-2015, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,505 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684439	phunk, I TOLD you that there would be interest in the pan. And the price. That's damn good. The AM Perf. pan sold for $1200 new. Used ones was going for $500+ IF you could find one. phunk likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

05-27-2015, 11:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Japanjay Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Puyallup Posts: 856 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z MB M6 Rep Power: 15	So how much are you talking when referencing material costs? I could probably do this right now then. Pay for the material right now and upon completion pay for the remainder? I would need a hard "deposit/material" price to run by the boss lady.

05-27-2015, 11:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 14,120 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684394	I think I am in. How did you deal with the sealing surface at the pan lip? Did you notch out a groove for the silicon sealant for a better seal? This is something Nissan has always done on timing covers and 2-piece oil pans.