A.M. Performance Extra Capacity Baffled Racing Oil Pans

Shamu · 08-01-2011, 11:50 PM

Thanks to the team at AM Performance my new oil pan is installed as well! Can't wait to put it to the test.

The guys at AM are helping me with suspension, LSD and brake tuning now! They are committed to sorting both race cars and street cars. Between 370z race cars and several street cars they are truly figuring out how to optimize this platform for both track and street.

ChrisSlicks · 08-02-2011, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

Chris, I got religion recently on oil cooling... airflow to the core is a huge variable to manage... before you try anything else, consider doing the following:

- create an 'airbox' out of thin sheet aluminum leading up to the core... the goal is not to make it look pretty but to keep the air from flowing around it and force it to flow through
- try to move the oil cooler core back just a bit closer to the radiator core... or put some high temp foam between the two

Should buy you another 20+ degrees F!

You may be able to rig something up at the track to test

Travis

Thanks Travis. Won't get a chance to try today, but I'll give it a shot before Summit Point in 2 weeks.

Mike@AMPerformance · 08-03-2011, 11:08 AM

Hi guys,

Glad to hear that our first customers are happy with what they got! I would like to drop in for a second here and address the issue with the tab at the back of the pan. This kit has been developed as a direct fit. We have updated our instruction booklet on this item to include the information that if a 1/4" drive universal socket is used, then the pan can be installed without bending the tab. It's still kind of a pain, but we have installed several of these without needing to do any bending of anything. A gear wrench can also be used, but is less effective (and more frustrating!).

Thank you for pointing this out, we really appreciate any and all feedback from our customers. In this case, it helped us to revise our instructions to be as clear as possible. We aim to bring the highest quality product possible to market, and that absolutely includes the clarity of the installation manual, so thanks for being a part of making our product better, Chris!

Mike

ChrisSlicks · 08-03-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msweeney

Hi guys,

Glad to hear that our first customers are happy with what they got! I would like to drop in for a second here and address the issue with the tab at the back of the pan. This kit has been developed as a direct fit. We have updated our instruction booklet on this item to include the information that if a 1/4" drive universal socket is used, then the pan can be installed without bending the tab. It's still kind of a pain, but we have installed several of these without needing to do any bending of anything. A gear wrench can also be used, but is less effective (and more frustrating!).

Thank you for pointing this out, we really appreciate any and all feedback from our customers. In this case, it helped us to revise our instructions to be as clear as possible. We aim to bring the highest quality product possible to market, and that absolutely includes the clarity of the installation manual, so thanks for being a part of making our product better, Chris!

Mike

Thanks Mike. The clearance is really low. I probably had a tool that would have worked but I was a bit rushed so my patience run out

Mike@AMPerformance · 08-04-2011, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Thanks Mike. The clearance is really low. I probably had a tool that would have worked but I was a bit rushed so my patience run out

Yeah, there has to be one fastener in every project that is a pain. It's a law of nature!

Mike

Ron · 08-03-2011, 04:36 PM

Looking forward to that! Thanks Mike.

travisjb · 08-04-2011, 07:16 PM

mine is tricked out with +10whp... prob why it's taking so long!

wstar · 08-04-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

mine is tricked out with +10whp... prob why it's taking so long!

You got gipped, mine has a glowing neon sign on the bottom worth at least 15

travisjb · 08-04-2011, 10:05 PM

neon oil pans are so 2010

... move along, people! ha

Shamu · 08-07-2011, 11:18 AM

They must have gone old school on mine? It's gold plated and cooling fins spell DUB?

On serious side now we need extra capacity finned rear dif cover, with temp gauge. Or perhaps a real simple cooler for rear diff.

ChrisSlicks · 08-07-2011, 11:33 AM

Please add the torque spec for the drain plug to the instructions. The instructions simply state that the drain plug is pre-torqued which is fine for the first fill, but need reference for future changes. Thanks again for a great product!

Mike@AMPerformance · 08-08-2011, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Please add the torque spec for the drain plug to the instructions. The instructions simply state that the drain plug is pre-torqued which is fine for the first fill, but need reference for future changes. Thanks again for a great product!

Actually, yours are the only set of instructions that didn't have that info! In our rush to get you that pan in time for your track day, we missed that torque spec. Subsequent instructions have been updated to show that the correct figure is 25 ft/lbs.

Mike

ChrisSlicks · 08-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msweeney

Actually, yours are the only set of instructions that didn't have that info! In our rush to get you that pan in time for your track day, we missed that torque spec. Subsequent instructions have been updated to show that the correct figure is 25 ft/lbs.

Mike

Thanks Mike! You're the best. Thanks to the extra 20 hp from the oil pan I was able to win my class.

travisjb · 08-08-2011, 05:58 PM

Mine arrived today. Looks great and instructions are as good as we could ask for... Calls out in bold all the potential stupid mistakes that we all might make and hopefully will help folks avoid doing those (wrong torque spec, wrong bolt sequence, screwdriver to remove gasket, etc).

I really like the design... the gate approach is simple and will be very effective, I think.

Look forward to installing and sharing more feedback.

Highly recommend this upgrade.

Buck up, folks!

Zat_Zuma · 08-09-2011, 10:48 AM

Any chance of providing oil temp sensor mounting locations? Didn't see any in the pictures.

08-01-2011, 11:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 21	Thanks to the team at AM Performance my new oil pan is installed as well! Can't wait to put it to the test. The guys at AM are helping me with suspension, LSD and brake tuning now! They are committed to sorting both race cars and street cars. Between 370z race cars and several street cars they are truly figuring out how to optimize this platform for both track and street. __________________ Grant

08-03-2011, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mike@AMPerformance Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 370Z Grand Am GS Rep Power: 16	Hi guys, Glad to hear that our first customers are happy with what they got! I would like to drop in for a second here and address the issue with the tab at the back of the pan. This kit has been developed as a direct fit. We have updated our instruction booklet on this item to include the information that if a 1/4" drive universal socket is used, then the pan can be installed without bending the tab. It's still kind of a pain, but we have installed several of these without needing to do any bending of anything. A gear wrench can also be used, but is less effective (and more frustrating!). Thank you for pointing this out, we really appreciate any and all feedback from our customers. In this case, it helped us to revise our instructions to be as clear as possible. We aim to bring the highest quality product possible to market, and that absolutely includes the clarity of the installation manual, so thanks for being a part of making our product better, Chris! Mike __________________ Grand Am GS #04 370Z

08-04-2011, 07:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	mine is tricked out with +10whp... prob why it's taking so long! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-04-2011, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	neon oil pans are so 2010 ... move along, people! ha __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-07-2011, 11:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 21	They must have gone old school on mine? It's gold plated and cooling fins spell DUB? On serious side now we need extra capacity finned rear dif cover, with temp gauge. Or perhaps a real simple cooler for rear diff. __________________ Grant

08-03-2011, 04:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 23	Looking forward to that! Thanks Mike.

08-07-2011, 11:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Please add the torque spec for the drain plug to the instructions. The instructions simply state that the drain plug is pre-torqued which is fine for the first fill, but need reference for future changes. Thanks again for a great product! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-08-2011, 05:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 190	Mine arrived today. Looks great and instructions are as good as we could ask for... Calls out in bold all the potential stupid mistakes that we all might make and hopefully will help folks avoid doing those (wrong torque spec, wrong bolt sequence, screwdriver to remove gasket, etc). I really like the design... the gate approach is simple and will be very effective, I think. Look forward to installing and sharing more feedback. Highly recommend this upgrade. Buck up, folks! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

08-09-2011, 10:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 20	Any chance of providing oil temp sensor mounting locations? Didn't see any in the pictures. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

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