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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 08-02-2023, 08:47 PM
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Posted By phunk
Working on 15 more for the next run now!! Going...

Working on 15 more for the next run now!! Going to take a little time to get through them all since I am also working on some small construction projects around the shop and R&D stuff. But they will...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-23-2017, 12:56 PM
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Posted By phunk
Nice find. It would actually be pretty cool to...

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!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-21-2017, 03:28 PM
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Posted By phunk
Well thanks.. but they are nearly identical! The...

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...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-21-2017, 03:11 PM
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Posted By phunk
They do not make them in AN thread sizes: ...

They do not make them in AN thread sizes:

Size Chart | Fumoto® Engine Oil Drain Valves (http://www.fumotousa.com/size-chart.php)

-6 threads are 9/16-18.

They also appear to be about an inch...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-20-2017, 11:50 PM
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Posted By phunk
Oh awesome. So you just installed it then. ...

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...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-20-2017, 11:46 PM
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Posted By phunk
Ya aluminum oil pans are intimidating in that...

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...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-22-2016, 02:01 PM
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Posted By phunk
:rofl2:

:rofl2:
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-19-2016, 12:14 AM
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Posted By phunk
I dont think I would consider it overkill. I...

I dont think I would consider it overkill. I think it has somewhat to do with your own taste and preferences! Do you like the finer things? haha! Our pan is pretty nice. If you have an appreciation...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-18-2016, 05:48 PM
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Posted By phunk
The threads and port style are different. The new...

The threads and port style are different. The new plug I found is a -8 with o-ring seal rather than a -6 with washer. We would need the pan back here to retrofit it, which would involve building up a...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-18-2016, 04:54 PM
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Posted By phunk
I might go out on a limb and say that it sounds...

I might go out on a limb and say that it sounds like you might not need any pan at all to be honest.

The CJM pan will put a dent in your wallet, no doubt about it. The GTM pan is practically free...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-18-2016, 02:11 PM
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Posted By phunk
I dont think I ever posted it in this thread... ...

I dont think I ever posted it in this thread...

The last batch received a couple updates. I switched the oil drain plug to use this new super low profile, practically flush, -8 o-ring drain plug...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 12-18-2016, 02:05 PM
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Posted By phunk
CJM: American made anodized billet aluminum...

CJM: American made anodized billet aluminum 6061-T6 with 4 large trap doors around a fully contained sump area.

GTM: Imported cast aluminum with 2 tiny trap doors next to a un-contained sump area....
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 03-12-2016, 01:42 PM
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Posted By phunk
You wont need the OEM hardware... the CJM pan...

You wont need the OEM hardware... the CJM pan comes with the 10 bolts for the pan in the proper length, a new pickup spacer, and longer pickup bolts to accommodate the spacer.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-19-2016, 01:24 PM
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Posted By phunk
It depends on exactly what you intend to connect...

It depends on exactly what you intend to connect to the oil pan. If you do not plan to add anything than what is already there, then you would use 2 plugs.

If you plan on purchasing and installing...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 01-18-2016, 01:36 PM
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Posted By phunk
I have not installed the GTM SC system, but from...

I have not installed the GTM SC system, but from what I understand, the Rotrex SC uses its own oil in a sealed system, and does not use the engine oil.

If that is the case, no special...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-23-2015, 08:52 PM
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Posted By phunk
If anyone was wanting one of these, they are...

If anyone was wanting one of these, they are currently in stock in black anodized or raw aluminum. Blue will be back in stock sometime in the next 3-4 weeks.



Thank you for the feedback, it is...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-06-2015, 10:36 AM
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Posted By phunk
Just the one has to be modified, the other side...

Just the one has to be modified, the other side remains in place
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-04-2015, 11:37 PM
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Posted By phunk
Excellent!

Excellent!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-04-2015, 06:39 PM
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Posted By phunk
For sure... I know it is inevitable! I just wish...

For sure... I know it is inevitable! I just wish I would have caught it so I could let people know and they would come in it to it prepared to do that.
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 10-04-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 62,502
Posted By phunk
Ouch, that is an oversight on my part. Those...

Ouch, that is an oversight on my part. Those mounting points on my car were cut off and filed flush going back 5+ years ago (Greddy oil pan or spacers require it also). I entirely forgot they were...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-25-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 62,502
Posted By phunk
Nice to see it safe and sound!

Nice to see it safe and sound!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-25-2015, 11:51 AM
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Views: 62,502
Posted By phunk
Nissan uses liquid gasket on all this stuff, and...

Nissan uses liquid gasket on all this stuff, and I use and recommend Permatex products. Specifically the Ultra Grey for the oil pan, although many of their products would likely suffice. I have also...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-24-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 62,502
Posted By phunk
For the drain plug I would use discretion per oil...

For the drain plug I would use discretion per oil change as the temperature and lubrication have a big effect on how the threads are loaded. Since you will be using these threads more often, more...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-24-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 62,502
Posted By phunk
Excellent... ENT-Z's pan already got back to me...

Excellent... ENT-Z's pan already got back to me today so it looks like I can wash my hands of FedEx for good!
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 09-24-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 62,502
Posted By phunk
Does that work out for you or should I keep...

Does that work out for you or should I keep trying to get them to hold it at a FedEx office store?
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