CJM Oil Pan

GaleForce · 07-29-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

PM Galeforce. I think he mentioned he should have gotten in on it. Neverbonestock was wanting one too.

I would jump on this but I have to wait. I just had a new partial sponsorship come up that's sucking a few dollars from me.

Thanks for thinking of me Jwick

phunk · 07-30-2015, 12:29 AM

Ok magnetic oil drain lovers, I got you.

I'll even one-up the game. My research has found that those neodymium magnets lose lots of strength over 170 degrees but come back when cooled down (as long as they were *too* overheated), so you wouldn't really notice. I've got some special higher temp pieces on the way that won't lose strength until 300 degrees.

If I can't ream and press them into existing 6an plugs I have, I'll have a buddy make me custom plugs on his turning center.

phunk · 07-30-2015, 07:35 PM

The standard issue drain plugs are in! They are slick... they shaved 0.200" of height from the stock plug, thats almost 1/4" improved ground clearance versus the stock plug.

it uses a 19mm wrench and I will include some slick bonded o-ring washers that are good for several uses each.

A nice benefit to it is that it is steel, so if I use the same plug for the magnetic version, it wont take as much fuss to make sure the magnet could never fall out since it will naturally stay in it anyway.

The reamer for the oil drain side ports was shipped today. The bolts for the oil pickup spacers came in today. I am on track to begin shipping these next week.

jwick · 07-30-2015, 10:22 PM

Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we?

phunk · 07-30-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we?

Steel and aluminum definitely have different expansion rates, but your entire engine is aluminum with steel bolts

KngScottieV · 07-31-2015, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jwick

Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we?

It shouldn't be an issue at the temps your oil gets to.

Spooler · 07-30-2015, 10:26 PM

Cool, that is real close to an original early Z drain plug. Awesome. I can't remember if it was 17mm or 19mm. It has been a while since I have seen one.

jwick · 07-30-2015, 11:04 PM

Just checking. I've done enough radiator installs because of a busted off vent plug because of dissimilar metals to last for a couple lifetimes

phunk · 07-30-2015, 11:18 PM

I dont think there is a concern with it... I have seen many cars with a factory aluminum oil pan, but never one with a factory aluminum drain plug.

derraj06 · 07-30-2015, 11:39 PM

Color me interested in the magnetic plug.

6mt370 · 07-31-2015, 01:01 AM

Noob question. Would it be possible to incorporate your pan with a JWT spacer?

phunk · 07-31-2015, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 6mt370

Noob question. Would it be possible to incorporate your pan with a JWT spacer?

Yes there is no reason you couldnt do that. Since its just a spacer, you could even stack a few of them if you wanted to!

I would have ground clearance concerns personally.

synolimit · 07-31-2015, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by phunk

Yes there is no reason you couldnt do that. Since its just a spacer, you could even stack a few of them if you wanted to!

I would have ground clearance concerns personally.

Lol yeah and lowered cars be like "ICEBERG RIGHT AHEAD!!!"

phunk · 07-31-2015, 02:56 PM

I actually have thought about getting a quote on laser cutting a 3/8 spacer just to get that extra half quart some people might want.

jwick · 07-31-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

I actually have thought about getting a quote on laser cutting a 3/8 spacer just to get that extra half quart some people might want.

I'm listening...

07-30-2015, 12:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	Ok magnetic oil drain lovers, I got you. I'll even one-up the game. My research has found that those neodymium magnets lose lots of strength over 170 degrees but come back when cooled down (as long as they were too overheated), so you wouldn't really notice. I've got some special higher temp pieces on the way that won't lose strength until 300 degrees. If I can't ream and press them into existing 6an plugs I have, I'll have a buddy make me custom plugs on his turning center. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-30-2015, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	CJM Oil Pan Prototype Dumb question but we aren't going to have any dissimilar metal expansion issues between the pan and the plug are we? __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

07-30-2015, 11:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465057	CJM Oil Pan Prototype Just checking. I've done enough radiator installs because of a busted off vent plug because of dissimilar metals to last for a couple lifetimes __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

07-30-2015, 11:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	I dont think there is a concern with it... I have seen many cars with a factory aluminum oil pan, but never one with a factory aluminum drain plug. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-31-2015, 02:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,669 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974724	I actually have thought about getting a quote on laser cutting a 3/8 spacer just to get that extra half quart some people might want. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-30-2015, 10:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,923 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	Cool, that is real close to an original early Z drain plug. Awesome. I can't remember if it was 17mm or 19mm. It has been a while since I have seen one.

07-30-2015, 11:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
derraj06 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 406 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 12	Color me interested in the magnetic plug.

07-31-2015, 01:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
6mt370 Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: House Posts: 207 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 10	Noob question. Would it be possible to incorporate your pan with a JWT spacer?