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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 02-23-2016, 04:38 PM
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Posted By phunk
VR38 oil pump is no where near compatible with...

VR38 oil pump is no where near compatible with the VQ. Its a 2 stage pump that mounts inside the upper pan and driven by a chain off the timing sprocket.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-23-2015, 03:33 PM
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Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Well we can bring it back any time. My...

Well we can bring it back any time.

My concerns are that nobody will buy it due to:

A: Install labor is pretty extensive and includes removing the main timing chain.

B: People will want...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-25-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
It can be done any time there are enough people...

It can be done any time there are enough people to pre-purchase... but I personally cant justify investing in 15+ sets for myself to only hope they sell.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-11-2015, 12:35 PM
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Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
We cannot package these parts because they do not...

We cannot package these parts because they do not exist yet. We have to get 10 or more buyers to get the gears produced. There is no benefit to packaging them.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-10-2015, 08:48 PM
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Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
None would be needed - They would be direct...

None would be needed - They would be direct replacements for the OEM gears. So you would just follow the factory service manual.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-10-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 225
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Posted By phunk
It is a very technical procedure, and I am not...

It is a very technical procedure, and I am not sure I would be comfortable suggesting it as a DIY installation.. unless of course someone was already so confident in the procedure that they were not...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-09-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
The thing with a dry sump system is that most...

The thing with a dry sump system is that most people will never actually take the plunge and get one. Its performance and durability is second to none... but they are very expensive and they dont...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-09-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Engine manufacturers have to compromise what...

Engine manufacturers have to compromise what engine speed window they want their engines to perform best in, and construct it to do so. Various intake manifold specifications, camshafts, valve event...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-08-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
I suppose we can start the official in-list for...

I suppose we can start the official in-list for the oil pump gears? Please post up if you are in for sure. Since I am not the manufacturer of this product, just a middle man, I would need a $150...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-08-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Without 10+ buyers, there never will be an update!

Without 10+ buyers, there never will be an update!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-04-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Its nearly impossible to speculate. In the...

Its nearly impossible to speculate. In the mustang world, people seem to feel perfectly comfortable with 7500-8000, some higher, and the manufacturer uses them at like 10,000rpm in their race...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-03-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Pans are already happening! ...

Pans are already happening!

http://www.the370z.com/engine-drivetrain/104119-cjm-oil-pan-prototype-3.html#post3212194

They are $695 shipped with pickup spacer.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-03-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
If we get 10 interested buyers of the gears, we...

If we get 10 interested buyers of the gears, we will move forward for it. We wont be designing and quoting the backing plate unless we get the gears into production. I figure we can start the list in...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-02-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
The oil pump gears would be $395 + ship. As...

The oil pump gears would be $395 + ship.

As for the backing plate, unknown at this time.

For the damper, we wont know until ATI releases it.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-02-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
As a DIY'er, This is something I would consider...

As a DIY'er, This is something I would consider doing on its own. Paying someone else, I would probably wait to put them in until the engine is already out for other work.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-30-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
The damper is happening with no influence from...

The damper is happening with no influence from me, they were already working on it. I will be sure and send them reminders of our interest in the product to possibly assist in accelerating their...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-29-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
We have to keep it all separated since timing...

We have to keep it all separated since timing doesn't exactly line up, and the OPG will require a minimum batch order, etc.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-29-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Thats a tough one since I dont know yet what the...

Thats a tough one since I dont know yet what the dampers will cost, or if we will get enough people for the oil pump gears and plate!!!

We can work out something though and of course if we just...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-29-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
The oil pump is behind the timing chain on the...

The oil pump is behind the timing chain on the crankshaft. Ideally, the engine would be out of the car to perform the installation, although it can probably be done in the car. Installation should be...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-29-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
Its hard to say. If the gears end up being a...

Its hard to say. If the gears end up being a popular, in-demand item, more batches would be produced. But they want 15 minimum per batch, and that means I would have to buy the 15 sets to get it...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-27-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
CRANK DAMPER UPDATE: ATI Racing replied to me...

CRANK DAMPER UPDATE: ATI Racing replied to me that they will have the OEM Fitment HR/VHR dampers available in about 8 weeks.

So that is great news.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-27-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
I will dig up more information. I dont believe...

I will dig up more information. I dont believe the NISMO pump changed the backing plate. I also dont know if the NISMO pump has had problems on the HR/VHR like it did with the DE. Everyone that has...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-26-2015, 09:22 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
The oil pump gears wont help produce power at...

The oil pump gears wont help produce power at higher RPM. Although, understand that you do not have to produce as much power in a lower gear to accelerate faster than the next gear up. Even if your...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-26-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
PPG makes transmission gears

PPG makes transmission gears
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-26-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 23,547
Posted By phunk
I just dropped them a note to see what it would...

I just dropped them a note to see what it would take to get one or several. If its something they would only do in a decent sized order I can put that together. I wouldnt mind having one myself...
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