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Zat_Zuma 08-09-2011 10:48 AM
Any chance of providing oil temp sensor mounting locations? Didn't see any in the pictures.

Mike@AMPerformance 08-09-2011 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma (Post 1252226)
Any chance of providing oil temp sensor mounting locations? Didn't see any in the pictures.
We decided against providing a temp sensor bung for a couple reasons. The first of which is that the factory temp sensor is already on the outlet side, which is providing the temperature of the oil in the pan, so the information from a sensor in the pan would be redundant. The second reason is that anytime you add a bung or sensor, we insist that we have a good reason to do so, because no matter how good the design is, a hole with a fastener in it will never be as reliable as solid material.

If you are running a cooler, and want to monitor it's effectiveness/temperature drop, then adding your additional temp sensor inline after the cooler is the proper place for that. In fact, this is just what we have done with our race cars.

Thanks!

Mike

Zat_Zuma 08-09-2011 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by msweeney (Post 1252319)
We decided against providing a temp sensor bung for a couple reasons. The first of which is that the factory temp sensor is already on the outlet side, which is providing the temperature of the oil in the pan, so the information from a sensor in the pan would be redundant. The second reason is that anytime you add a bung or sensor, we insist that we have a good reason to do so, because no matter how good the design is, a hole with a fastener in it will never be as reliable as solid material.

If you are running a cooler, and want to monitor it's effectiveness/temperature drop, then adding your additional temp sensor in-line after the cooler is the proper place for that. In fact, this is just what we have done with our race cars.

Thanks!

Mike

I agree but I'm running two sensors in the AAM oil pan spacer I have now. One for the Defi gauge and the other for the oil cooler fan. I like where they are and it gives me good oil temp control and indication.

Thanks for the info.

wstar 08-13-2011 12:23 PM
Mine's installed now. Wasting time on the forums while I wait for the Ultra Grey to cure a little before refilling my oil. Only complication was removing my old AAM oil pan spacer that's been on the past 14K miles (breaking the old ultra grey to separate the solid spacer from the block). Details at the end of the journal thread if you're looking at the same swap.

http://www.the370z.com/members/wstar...-installed.jpg

Mike@AMPerformance 08-15-2011 10:49 AM
Nice! Glad the install went smooth, looks great!

Mike

wstar 08-15-2011 11:24 AM
Update from my first couple of days running with the new oil pan. Cruising oil temps are down about 8 degrees under normal conditions vs the spacer setup I had before. Also, my initial fill was almost exactly 6 quarts (slightly under), given the extra drainage from having the pan off (keep in mind I have a cooler too, but with the fittings on top).

One question I didn't see answered in the instruction booklet: is there any gasket or O-ring on the new drain plug that needs replacing on oil changes?

travisjb 08-15-2011 11:41 AM
If that's true about the 8F temperature difference, could be a very good thing! I'm going to be challenged to manage oil temps with a single core once my SC kit arrives, and 8F will be a big help

any track events coming up where you could tell us how it does with max temps?

wstar 08-15-2011 12:50 PM
Next time my car will be in track conditions will be MSR's "Red Meat and Race Fuel" next Thursday the 25th. I don't think any SCCA stuff is coming up until mid-late Sept.

Mike@AMPerformance 08-15-2011 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wstar (Post 1262510)
One question I didn't see answered in the instruction booklet: is there any gasket or O-ring on the new drain plug that needs replacing on oil changes?
Nope, just torque it to 25 pounds!

Mike

ChrisSlicks 08-16-2011 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by travisjb (Post 1262553)
If that's true about the 8F temperature difference, could be a very good thing! I'm going to be challenged to manage oil temps with a single core once my SC kit arrives, and 8F will be a big help

any track events coming up where you could tell us how it does with max temps?
I didn't see any temperature drop that was apparent under track conditions. 1.5 engines were destroyed by poor oil pickup this weekend (both LSx engines) so I'm very happy I have this.

Equinox 09-05-2011 08:49 PM
What with my Oil cooler, and rear diff cooler - I now need this oil pan, lol. I'll get back to you in Spring 2012 :)

DJ-of-E 09-06-2011 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks (Post 1263888)
I didn't see any temperature drop that was apparent under track conditions. 1.5 engines were destroyed by poor oil pickup this weekend (both LSx engines) so I'm very happy I have this.
1.5 engines? :icon14:

ChrisSlicks 09-06-2011 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E (Post 1299337)
1.5 engines? :icon14:
One was fatal, rod through the block, bits of piston scattered through the engine. The other was a spun rod bearing and appears to be repairable.

Equinox 09-06-2011 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E (Post 1299337)
1.5 engines? :icon14:
2.5 kids

Shamu 09-08-2011 09:50 PM
I have seen temps drop since install. About 10 degree drop overall.


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