A.M. Performance Extra Capacity Baffled Racing Oil Pans

Mike@AMPerformance · 06-23-2011, 02:12 PM

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Very nice. I would defiantly consider this next year some time when the track days come alot more. Would like to see it priced around $875.

We'd like that too! Unfortunately, these things are EXPENSIVE to design and produce, and our engineers insist on financial compensation for their work! We may be able to bring the cost down if we get enough orders, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.

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What does your schedule look like for actually having the first batch out the door?

We're going to making this run very soon, as we need to have these pans on our race cars by the Laguna Seca round July 7-9.

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Are you absolutely sure it's above the crossmember in the end (are we talking about the crossmember under the engine, just behind the oil pan)?

100% absolutely yes. Not only do we have to protect the oil pan when the car gets bounced off track, over curbs, and God knows what else, but we we have a zero-tolerance ride-height rule. We cannot afford to design anything that compromises our ground clearance.

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Also, I notice your drain plug hole is on the bottom though, whereas stock hides it at an angle. Is the drain plug head going to change the overall clearance?

We are using a flush plug.

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Sorry for the 10,000 questions, one more thing came to mind: do the moving baffles allow the oil to leak back slowly or do they close off completely? Just thinking about drain on oil changes here.

No effect on oil changes, the trap doors are hinged and are opened and shut by lateral g loading. Unless you are changing the oil during a track session they won't be any issue. If you are changing the oil on the track, the baffles are the least of your concerns.

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Have you guys put together a rear diff cooling kit? Some kits that are out there are high. For I've priced everything exactly part for part and still come out in the good by $300. Just easier to buy a kit put together. But putting one together is not bad.

We do have a diff cooler setup on our race car, and will eventually be offering a kit to the public. For now, however, we need to focus on getting our race cars fully developed and our team running full speed ahead. We will be getting together our plans for retail parts once we get into the off-season, and will be keeping you guys up to date with all our decisions.

Thanks!

Mike

wstar · 06-23-2011, 02:32 PM

Good answers

Count me in for the first batch then, although I won't be able to install until early August sometime due to travel constraints.

SPOHN · 06-23-2011, 02:55 PM

I'm satisfied.

ChrisSlicks · 06-23-2011, 03:49 PM

One more minor question. Do we have to cut off or otherwise bend the metal tab that holds on the under-tray?

I'll reference wstar's install. Last pic in his post.
DIY: Oil Pan Spacer

wstar · 06-23-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

One more minor question. Do we have to cut off or otherwise bend the metal tab that holds on the under-tray?

I'll reference wstar's install. Last pic in his post.
DIY: Oil Pan Spacer

Well, they can't move the location of that bolt. But compared to the spacer install, they also don't have an extra inch of material under the bolts, so there would be an inch more room to work with there. One would think that would make for enough room to get a small socket into there.

Nism0370 · 06-23-2011, 09:39 PM

I can't wait until you can build that car to finish top 15. Rough start so far, hang in there. I hate seeing mustangs and camaros finish ahead of your Nismo if it finishes. Show Fall Line and Rum Bum how its done.. Good Luck.

travisjb · 06-23-2011, 10:22 PM

Mike, I'll take one. Hit me up here when ready travisjb@gmail.com

Thanks

Shamu · 06-23-2011, 11:01 PM

Mike,

Sign me up for one! Hmmm how about extra capacity rear diff cover?

do you need a deposit?

You guys are designing some of the coolest stuff! Nothing like racing to find all the stress points on this platform.

Mike@AMPerformance · 06-24-2011, 02:15 PM

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One more minor question. Do we have to cut off or otherwise bend the metal tab that holds on the under-tray?

Two words: gear wrench.

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I can't wait until you can build that car to finish top 15. Rough start so far, hang in there. I hate seeing mustangs and camaros finish ahead of your Nismo if it finishes. Show Fall Line and Rum Bum how its done.. Good Luck.

Well, we've run two races, finished one, and lost 15th on the last lap, so we're about as close a you can get to the top-15! Really, we've made a significant jump in power since VIR, and we're always moving forward on the chassis. At Laguna we want top-10 at minimum.

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Mike, I'll take one.

Woohoo!

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Sign me up for one! Hmmm how about extra capacity rear diff cover? do you need a deposit?

You guys are designing some of the coolest stuff! Nothing like racing to find all the stress points on this platform.

Yee haw, considering some sort of solution for that, I'll get back to you, thank you so much, and darn skippy! I think that covers everything.

Mike

M.Bonanni · 06-28-2011, 10:56 PM

Incredible looking piece! This is the real deal people! Wish I had the budget for one of my own right now, but it will have to go on "the list."

Mike@AMPerformance · 06-29-2011, 04:02 PM

Thanks Mike!

We're glad you like it, we really want to become known for bringing the highest quality parts available for Nissan racing parts, so hearing compliments like that really makes our day!

Mike

M.Bonanni · 06-30-2011, 01:06 PM

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Thanks Mike!

We're glad you like it, we really want to become known for bringing the highest quality parts available for Nissan racing parts, so hearing compliments like that really makes our day!

Mike

Well so far so good Mike! Keep it up!

RCZ · 06-30-2011, 02:16 PM

Hey Mike, thanks for answering our questions on your video response. This piece looks amazing and I hope there are new bits coming

- Raul

Mike@AMPerformance · 07-06-2011, 07:11 PM

I'm just going to leave these here...

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IMG_0825 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG]

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IMG_0814 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG]

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IMG_0816 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG]

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IMG_0820 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG]

Hopefully that gets two more orders and we can roll on this piece!

Mike

shumby · 07-06-2011, 07:14 PM

IMG fail

06-23-2011, 02:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Good answers Count me in for the first batch then, although I won't be able to install until early August sometime due to travel constraints. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

06-23-2011, 02:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I'm satisfied. __________________

06-23-2011, 03:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	One more minor question. Do we have to cut off or otherwise bend the metal tab that holds on the under-tray? I'll reference wstar's install. Last pic in his post. DIY: Oil Pan Spacer __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

06-23-2011, 09:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
Nism0370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: DE Posts: 99 Drives: 09 GTR/11 Nismo Rep Power: 14	I can't wait until you can build that car to finish top 15. Rough start so far, hang in there. I hate seeing mustangs and camaros finish ahead of your Nismo if it finishes. Show Fall Line and Rum Bum how its done.. Good Luck. __________________ 2011 Nismo-Swift springs, Stillen G3, F.I. LTH and CBE, SS lines, Motul 600, Carbotech pads, Setrab 25R oil cooler, Uprev Tune 323 whp 2009 GT-R Gun Metal Grey-AAM GT650-R 540awhp

06-23-2011, 10:22 PM	#22 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Mike, I'll take one. Hit me up here when ready travisjb@gmail.com Thanks __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

06-23-2011, 11:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Mike, Sign me up for one! Hmmm how about extra capacity rear diff cover? do you need a deposit? You guys are designing some of the coolest stuff! Nothing like racing to find all the stress points on this platform. __________________ Grant

06-28-2011, 10:56 PM	#25 (permalink)
M.Bonanni The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,575 Drives: Fast Rep Power: 1321	Incredible looking piece! This is the real deal people! Wish I had the budget for one of my own right now, but it will have to go on "the list." __________________ MikeBonanni.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MikeBonanni Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MBonanni36 Function > Form

06-29-2011, 04:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
Mike@AMPerformance Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 370Z Grand Am GS Rep Power: 14	Thanks Mike! We're glad you like it, we really want to become known for bringing the highest quality parts available for Nissan racing parts, so hearing compliments like that really makes our day! Mike __________________ Grand Am GS #04 370Z

06-30-2011, 02:16 PM	#28 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Hey Mike, thanks for answering our questions on your video response. This piece looks amazing and I hope there are new bits coming - Raul

07-06-2011, 07:11 PM	#29 (permalink)
Mike@AMPerformance Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 64 Drives: 370Z Grand Am GS Rep Power: 14	I'm just going to leave these here... [IMG] IMG_0825 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG_0814 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG_0816 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG] IMG_0820 by A.M. Performance, on Flickr[/IMG] Hopefully that gets two more orders and we can roll on this piece! Mike __________________ Grand Am GS #04 370Z

07-06-2011, 07:14 PM	#30 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	IMG fail __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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