A.M. Performance Extra Capacity Baffled Racing Oil Pans

ValidusVentus · 09-12-2012, 09:40 AM

^agree

First off, I appreciate all the responses guys. It sure seems like this would be high on a lot of people's list for road racing their Zs considering the possible effect on longterm engine life. That said, I cant exactly think of a time when a VQ37VHR died [naturally] from oil starvation -nod in travis' direction- .... does anyone have reliable evidence -such as through watching their oil pressure gauge- of oil starving in our engines?

And despite any of this I would still feel better having it than not. Shamu if you would be willing to try to contact your guy and find out about this thatd be awsome. I would almost bet I wouldn't be the only one who would still be interested in this design.

Nixlimited · 09-13-2012, 12:59 PM

Sorry to hear this part is no longer available. As I get ready for some winter mods, I was thinking about this as a first step.

Dwnshift · 09-14-2012, 07:43 AM

The other main part that is needed.... And is actually the weaker part... Upgraded oil pump gears.
In the end the best overall solution was switching over to a dry sump system.

wstar · 09-14-2012, 07:44 AM

Do you have a source on a ready-to-go dry sump kit that fits the stock VQ37VHR?

Dwnshift · 09-14-2012, 09:26 AM

Yes drop me a pm.
It's not cheap.

Rusty · 09-14-2012, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

Yes drop me a pm.
It's not cheap.

Knowing Nissan. It's grap your chest, and fall over dead when you see the price.

wstar · 09-14-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

Yes drop me a pm.
It's not cheap.

Yeah it doesn't look cheap

. I'm really not at a point where I'd even consider it, just interesting to know about.

ChrisSlicks · 09-14-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah it doesn't look cheap

. I'm really not at a point where I'd even consider it, just interesting to know about.

Guessing $5K+ just for pump and pan, still need pulley, tank, lines and fittings.

phunk · 09-14-2012, 01:02 PM

Check with daily engineering for dry sump:

VQ-37

They make really nice stuff. Never used their Nissan products but I have installed their Viper parts and they were top notch.

ChrisSlicks · 09-14-2012, 01:44 PM

BJ, were you able to lower the engine any with the dry sump or are you forced to run stock engine and transmission mounts?

Dwnshift · 09-14-2012, 01:35 PM

That is THE one to use... and what we run.

dastaco · 09-14-2012, 02:29 PM

FYI, I have one of the AM oil pans left. If anyone is interested in picking it up please PM me.

Rusty · 09-14-2012, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dastaco

FYI, I have one of the AM oil pans left. If anyone is interested in picking it up please PM me.

Sir; You have a PM.

dastaco · 09-14-2012, 03:43 PM

Here are a few photos of the AM pan, i'm going to be away from my PC this weekend so I apologize if I don't respond to questions quickly.

phunk · 09-14-2012, 04:06 PM

got any larger photos? those are too small to see much

09-12-2012, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 24	^agree First off, I appreciate all the responses guys. It sure seems like this would be high on a lot of people's list for road racing their Zs considering the possible effect on longterm engine life. That said, I cant exactly think of a time when a VQ37VHR died [naturally] from oil starvation -nod in travis' direction- .... does anyone have reliable evidence -such as through watching their oil pressure gauge- of oil starving in our engines? And despite any of this I would still feel better having it than not. Shamu if you would be willing to try to contact your guy and find out about this thatd be awsome. I would almost bet I wouldn't be the only one who would still be interested in this design. __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

09-13-2012, 12:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nixlimited A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,235 Drives: 15 GT-R / 11 Prius Rep Power: 26	Sorry to hear this part is no longer available. As I get ready for some winter mods, I was thinking about this as a first step. __________________ Car Sold! Pleasure being a part of the Z community. New ride: 2015 GT-R - 647 WHP / 641 WTQ (e85) & 543 WHP / 519 WTQ (91)

09-14-2012, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	Do you have a source on a ready-to-go dry sump kit that fits the stock VQ37VHR? __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-14-2012, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	Check with daily engineering for dry sump: VQ-37 They make really nice stuff. Never used their Nissan products but I have installed their Viper parts and they were top notch. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

09-14-2012, 01:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	BJ, were you able to lower the engine any with the dry sump or are you forced to run stock engine and transmission mounts? __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-14-2012, 07:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 15	The other main part that is needed.... And is actually the weaker part... Upgraded oil pump gears. In the end the best overall solution was switching over to a dry sump system.

09-14-2012, 09:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 15	Yes drop me a pm. It's not cheap.

09-14-2012, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 15	That is THE one to use... and what we run.

09-14-2012, 02:29 PM	#12 (permalink)
dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 15	FYI, I have one of the AM oil pans left. If anyone is interested in picking it up please PM me. __________________

09-14-2012, 03:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 15	Here are a few photos of the AM pan, i'm going to be away from my PC this weekend so I apologize if I don't respond to questions quickly. __________________

09-14-2012, 04:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	got any larger photos? those are too small to see much __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

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