CJM Oil Pan

phunk · 03-20-2017, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

No more jiffy lube. Those threads are a bit fragile. Ever since I put my pan in I've been thread paranoid.

Ya aluminum oil pans are intimidating in that regard. That was why I made it a larger thread than the stock plug to begin with. Then I believe it was the 3rd production batch I decided to make it even bigger yet.

Nobody has reported tearing out their threads on the original pans yet, but I am sure the day will come that someone calls me up to ask about getting it welded back up and re-machined.

SurfDog · 03-20-2017, 11:48 PM

Not a criticism. I love it.
By the way those were my guys from ignite performance asking about the fuel starve install. . I finally got tired of putting it off and track season is looming large!!!

phunk · 03-20-2017, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Not a criticism. I love it.
By the way those were my guys from ignite performance asking about the fuel starve install. . I finally got tired of putting it off and track season is looming large!!!

Oh awesome. So you just installed it then.

One thing you can do if you want, is use the side ports for draining oil also. They are a huge thread and would put less cycles on the smaller thread plug.

SurfDog · 03-21-2017, 12:01 AM

Thanks, I'll consider that!!

Jayhovah · 03-21-2017, 10:31 AM

I am using a fuhmoto drain valve on my AL pan so I don't need to unscrew anything from the bung. It drains frustratingly slow, but I can also hook a hose up to it and drain it right into an empty bottle.

jwick · 03-21-2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I am using a fuhmoto drain valve on my AL pan so I don't need to unscrew anything from the bung. It drains frustratingly slow, but I can also hook a hose up to it and drain it right into an empty bottle.

Are you running this CJM pan? If so got a link to which size valve you ordered?

phunk · 03-21-2017, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Are you running this CJM pan? If so got a link to which size valve you ordered?

They do not make them in AN thread sizes:

Size Chart | Fumoto® Engine Oil Drain Valves

-6 threads are 9/16-18.

They also appear to be about an inch deep:

So this wouldnt lend itself well to ground clearance on a bottom facing plug.

Spooler · 03-21-2017, 03:14 PM

Well, Batch 3 pan is much nicer than the original. Much cleaner.

phunk · 03-21-2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Well, Batch 3 pan is much nicer than the original. Much cleaner.

Well thanks.. but they are nearly identical! The differences is the drain plug thread (and hence the plug itself) and the flange being lightened up with a small step cut. Was your first one raw aluminum? The anodizing really makes them feel cleaner because raw aluminum is so soft that it scratches up if you look at it wrong.

Jayhovah · 03-21-2017, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Are you running this CJM pan? If so got a link to which size valve you ordered?

Nope... I run the Gamma pan. phunk has just pointed out that there is not a compatible valve.

Spooler · 03-21-2017, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Well thanks.. but they are nearly identical! The differences is the drain plug thread (and hence the plug itself) and the flange being lightened up with a small step cut. Was your first one raw aluminum? The anodizing really makes them feel cleaner because raw aluminum is so soft that it scratches up if you look at it wrong.

Both of my pans were anodized black. The plugs are much better to me (Smoother). The pain itself is just about spot on.

rovert · 03-23-2017, 01:24 AM

There is a Company in Aus, that I have purchased Fumoto valves from over the years that now do there own Valves.
They look really nice & seem to be an improvement over the Fumoto in some areas.
They also do a 9/16-18 threaded Valve (-6), 3/4-16 (-8), 7/8-14 (-10) also NPT sizes & others.
EZ Oil Drain Valve - The Easiest Oil Change
Cheers.

phunk · 03-23-2017, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rovert

There is a Company in Aus, that I have purchased Fumoto valves from over the years that now do there own Valves.
They look really nice & seem to be an improvement over the Fumoto in some areas.
They also do a 9/16-18 threaded Valve (-6), 3/4-16 (-8), 7/8-14 (-10) also NPT sizes & others.
EZ Oil Drain Valve - The Easiest Oil Change
Cheers.

Nice find. It would actually be pretty cool to take one of the -10 pieces and put it on the side port of the oil pan!

SurfDog · 03-24-2017, 08:31 AM

Two things

Thing one. Phunk, you have been great to work with and your customer support is amazing and very very much appreciated. No wonder you are the go to guy for mods for so many here in the forums

Thing two. I doubt I will have any problems with my drain plug but if I ever do I'll happily drop a little more cash on my man phunk for a new one. Pulling and replacing the plug is the least difficult job of the oil swap process IMHO. an ez drain system seems almost (and please no offense intended to anyone when I say this)... Silly??

To each his own of course. And keep up the good work. I love the innovation that happens around these parts. (Pardon the pun)

Chuck33079 · 03-24-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SurfDog

Pulling and replacing the plug is the least difficult job of the oil swap process IMHO. an ez drain system seems almost (and please no offense intended to anyone when I say this)... Silly??

It seems that way, but it's soooo nice. You just hook a hose from the nipple on it and put the other end in an empty oil jug. You don't spill a drop of oil. At least until you unscrew the filter.

03-20-2017, 11:48 PM	#527 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Not a criticism. I love it. By the way those were my guys from ignite performance asking about the fuel starve install. . I finally got tired of putting it off and track season is looming large!!! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-21-2017, 12:01 AM	#529 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Thanks, I'll consider that!! __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-23-2017, 01:24 AM	#537 (permalink)
rovert Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: 08 Skyline 370GT Rep Power: 9	There is a Company in Aus, that I have purchased Fumoto valves from over the years that now do there own Valves. They look really nice & seem to be an improvement over the Fumoto in some areas. They also do a 9/16-18 threaded Valve (-6), 3/4-16 (-8), 7/8-14 (-10) also NPT sizes & others. EZ Oil Drain Valve - The Easiest Oil Change Cheers. phunk, Presto, badthing and 1 others like this. __________________ 08 Skyline 370GT SP Coupe 5AT: Diy TT

03-24-2017, 08:31 AM	#539 (permalink)
SurfDog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colorado (9000 feet) Age: 56 Posts: 1,793 Drives: 09 6mt, 13 Sequoia, Rep Power: 15748	Two things Thing one. Phunk, you have been great to work with and your customer support is amazing and very very much appreciated. No wonder you are the go to guy for mods for so many here in the forums Thing two. I doubt I will have any problems with my drain plug but if I ever do I'll happily drop a little more cash on my man phunk for a new one. Pulling and replacing the plug is the least difficult job of the oil swap process IMHO. an ez drain system seems almost (and please no offense intended to anyone when I say this)... Silly?? To each his own of course. And keep up the good work. I love the innovation that happens around these parts. (Pardon the pun) phunk likes this. __________________ 09 6spd Berk CBE, JWT cams, ZSpeed CSC, Stillen (25 row oil, brake cooling, sways, gen3 CAI), Passport (9500ci), Quaife LSD, Z1 400 hp kit, ss lines, pads, rotors, clutch etc, Phunk's pan and fuel starve fix

03-21-2017, 03:14 PM	#533 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,512 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Well, Batch 3 pan is much nicer than the original. Much cleaner.