FD3S RX-7 Engine Mounted Oil Catch Tank GB

[afgmoto1978]

Alright looks like this is the first non vendor GB in RCC!

Since only five people showed interest the total cost for these catch tank assemblies will be $150 + Shipping.

I need a deposit of $50 via PayPal. PayPal Account: jw_griffith@msn.com

The deadline for the deposit is January 9th 2009. PM me you’re shipping address ahead of time so I can give you an accurate shipping quote.

I plan to have these catch tanks done by the end of January 2009. Once I’m finished making them I will contact you and request a final payment of $100 + shipping payment.

If 5 more people get in on this deal I will drop the price to $125 per catch tank assembly.

You will get the following:

1) 1.1 Liter catch tank, with a raw aluminum sand blasted finish.
2) One steel ball valve petcock for drainage
3) K&N air filter
4) Sight line fittings and clear line – preinstalled
5) 3/8” steel breather line mounted to the rear turbo oil drainage mounting point.
6) 3/8” Silicone hose
7) Brass push on fittings and hose clams
8) 2 6mm bolts & 2 6mm nuts

If you want the catch tank powder coated or polished it will be extra. PM me for price quote.

Interest List:

1. CYD
2. John Magnuson
3. Scrubolio
4. Trout2
5. GoRacer
6. RotaryWhat?
7.
8.
9.
10.

RotaryWhat? once I hash out how your Pre-mix tank will look like I will send you a ISO CAD view to make sure your okay with it's layout.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3683&stc=1&d=1229359005

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[afgmoto1978]

Some more shoots for reference.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3709&stc=1&d=1229537620

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3710&stc=1&d=1229537620

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[RotaryWhat?]

Deposit sent.

[PortedRotorTuner]

Sorry if I missed something.
Will this bolt in if you have a stock set up?

[afgmoto1978]

Yes as long you do not have the sequential twin pressure tank in place. If you have non sequential twins or a single turbo your golden.

Later this year I do plan on designing a catch tank that will work with a completely stock setup.

[PortedRotorTuner]

Yes as long you do not have the sequential twin pressure tank in place. If you have non sequential twins or a single turbo your golden.

Later this year I do plan on designing a catch tank that will work with a completely stock setup.

Ok Thanks for the info. 2009 I'm for sure staying stock. Next winter I haven't
decided as what I'm doing yet. But I'll have a whole year to think about it :)

[CYD]

I don't have PS or AC, how will that affect mounting?

~CYD

[afgmoto1978]

As long as you have the rat nest frame work you should be fine.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright here's the CAD view of the preliminary Pre-Mix / Catch tank. I nearly doubled the capacity to an estimated 2 litres. However, I need to confirm a few things before that is set the design in stone. One of the main questions is the turbo ducting orientation, RotaryWhat? how do you plan on routing your turbo ducting? If you plan on having the tubing go over the region of where this pre-mix tank is I will have to account for it.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3816&stc=1&d=1231103750

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3817&stc=1&d=1231104373

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3818&stc=1&d=1231104373

[afgmoto1978]

Another view with rat nest mounting tab.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3819&stc=1&d=1231108415

[RotaryWhat?]

RotaryWhat? how do you plan on routing your turbo ducting? If you plan on having the tubing go over the region of where this pre-mix tank is I will have to account for it.

Good question. I don't have tubing from the intercooler made yet, so there is some room for adjustment of this piping. I would think the premix tank filler cap would need to be as close to the alternator as possible (still allowing for adjustment of the alt. & bracket), and as close to engine oil fill cap as possible. I've attached a picture of Goodfella's car (hope he doesn't mind) which has the same LIM, Greddy TB Elbow, and Blitz Intercooler as I do---so my piping should run somewhat similar to this. I can't really say for sure though, as I will be keeping the power steering and don't know how that will affect the routing.

Not sure if that helps you or not, and I can't really take measurements until I have the engine back in the car with the intercooler.

[afgmoto1978]

Well if you have powersteering you won't be able to copy Rich's setup. You could do something similar to mine, but it would require you to relocate the electrical fuse boxes. See Examples

[RotaryWhat?]

Yep, that's not going to work. I'm going to have to run it between the PS and alt.

How about attaching a remote filler tube/neck on the tank somehow?
I realize this will probably make it more expensive.....

[afgmoto1978]

That's a thought, it would be a little more, but I won't rape you too badly. ;)

[RotaryWhat?]

Now that I think about it, that's probably the way to go. I just need to decide where it makes sense to have the filler tube pop out and see if you agree with it.

As far as the price, it won't be an issue. I think the base price of your tank is very fair. If it needs to be customized further, I understand the need for the increased price.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright guys today is the day Deposits are due!

I need a deposit of $50 via PayPal. PayPal Account: jw_griffith@msn.com

PM me you’re shipping address ahead of time so I can give you an accurate shipping quote.

I plan to have these catch tanks done by the end of January 2009. Once I’m finished making them I will contact you and request a final payment of $100 + shipping payment.

You will get the following:

1) 1.1 Liter catch tank, with a raw aluminum sand blasted finish.
2) One steel ball valve petcock for drainage
3) K&N air filter
4) Sight line fittings and clear line – preinstalled
5) 3/8” steel breather line mounted to the rear turbo oil drainage mounting point.
6) 3/8” Silicone hose
7) Brass push on fittings and hose clams
8) 2 6mm bolts & 2 6mm nuts

If you want the catch tank powder coated or polished it will be extra. PM me for price quote.

Interest List:

1. Trout2 - Depost Paid
2. RotaryWhat? - Deposit Paid
3. Astroboy - Paid in Full
4. John Magnuson
5. GoRacer
6. AHarada

[AHarada]

Do you have a pic of one installed in a car with no PS by any chance? I am interested but I think it might look kinda funny without the PS pump. Also, if I don't have the rats nest bracket, would you be able to make something work for me? Nice work btw.

[afgmoto1978]

When I get back in town this weekend I will take some photos of my Gen 2 catch tank without the power steering and mounting bracket in place. I can accommodate an alternative mounting point. Do you still have the alternator in the original location? I may be able to tie into the adjuster bracket. If it looks funny I can modify the tank to have a cleaner look if you want. With the Gen 3 tank I can remove some volume at the top and still be well above 1 litre capacity.

Thanks, tell anybody else you think might be interested in the catch tank.

[AHarada]

Cool Thanks. I do have the alternator in the original location. Taking out a little volume from the container is not a problem. I like yours because it is very clean looking - like it is stock.

[afgmoto1978]

AHarada, see pictures of the catch tank without the power steering and bracketry in place. If you decide to get one of these tanks I can make a custom one without the standoff at the top and put the sight line one the right face of the catch tank to get a better view. Since were so close to the end of this month you just need to pay in full when I'm done, but I need confirmation you want this made before the end of this Friday. I will be making the tanks this weekend.

That goes for the rest of the guy who haven't paid the deposit. I need confirmation that you intend to buy a catch tank.

[AHarada]

That sounds awesome. Yes, please put me down for one like you said without the standoff at the top and the sight line on the right side. Let me know if you'd like me to make a deposit before these are actually done, no problem there.

[AHarada]

Also, I have stock twin turbos for now, so the turbo oil drain on the rear iron is being used. So how would you suggest I set it up like this? I'm thinking the catch tank inlet would be from the oil filler neck, but what about the catch tank outlet? Would that go to the PCV check valve on the UIM, or to the primary compressor inlet? Or both?

[RotaryWhat?]

Regarding the premix tank design---I can't think of a filler/cap location better than what you pretty much have drawn up. Attached is a picture showing the routing of the IC piping (mine will be similar)----I think your tank will still fit. Perhaps you could cut off the top part of the tank on the drivers side just to make a little more clearance? I don't think it will affect the capacity much, and if you could run the sight line out of the front instead of top I think there would be enough room. What do you think?

Also, I wanted to make sure that your tank will have clearance for the steel braided oil metering lines around the water pump---it looks pretty close in some of your pictures.

[afgmoto1978]

Also, I have stock twin turbos for now, so the turbo oil drain on the rear iron is being used. So how would you suggest I set it up like this? I'm thinking the catch tank inlet would be from the oil filler neck, but what about the catch tank outlet? Would that go to the PCV check valve on the UIM, or to the primary compressor inlet? Or both?

Well, these catch tanks vent to atmosphere, so a line to the UIM is not required. This then allows no pressure to build up in the oil pan during all conditions.

As far the vent line from the right rear iron, I will provide you with all the neccesary hardware for when or if you plan to convert to single. Others have drilled and tapped into the front engine cover, but I don't believe you would want to do that.

Go ahead a send a Paypal deposit and your shipping address.

[afgmoto1978]

Regarding the premix tank design---I can't think of a filler/cap location better than what you pretty much have drawn up.

Also, I wanted to make sure that your tank will have clearance for the steel braided oil metering lines around the water pump---it looks pretty close in some of your pictures.

I came to that conclusion last week, here's what your's is going to look like.

I did take that into account, it will be tight, but they will fit. :icon_tup:

[afgmoto1978]

I need a deposit of $50 via PayPal. PayPal Account: jw_griffith@msn.com

PM me you’re shipping address ahead of time so I can give you an accurate shipping quote.

I plan to have these catch tanks done by the end of January 2009. Once I’m finished making them I will contact you and request a final payment of $100 + shipping payment.

You will get the following:

1) 1.1 Liter catch tank, with a raw aluminum sand blasted finish.
2) One steel ball valve petcock for drainage
3) K&N air filter
4) Sight line fittings and clear line – preinstalled
5) 3/8” steel breather line mounted to the rear turbo oil drainage mounting point.
6) 3/8” Silicone hose
7) Brass push on fittings and hose clams
8) 2 6mm bolts & 2 6mm nuts

If you want the catch tank powder coated or polished it will be extra. PM me for price quote.

Interest List:

1. Trout2 - Depost Paid
2. RotaryWhat? - Deposit Paid
3. Astroboy - Paid in Full
4. John Magnuson - Deposit Paid
5. GoRacer
6. AHarada - Deposit Paid
7. hsitko - Deposit Paid

[afgmoto1978]

Alright guys making good progress, just have a lot of weld ahead of me. Aharada, here's your tank coming together.

[AHarada]

Looks great. Deposit sent.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright the GB is Officially closed.

Those that have got in on this GB consider yourselves lucky. I will be increasing the price of these units to $250 to reflect the amount of hours involved in making these kit. So you got them at a fire sale price.

[aoc007]

Any chance I can still jump in? I posted in your FD build thread on rx7club

[afgmoto1978]

If your willing to pay the $250, yes. I would have to make another set of the plates and order accessory parts, which takes a long time. Also would you mind if you get it later in the year, say Mid April? I'm rather overwhelmed with work and need to get my car back on the road asap to get it ready for the March 28th Redline Time Attack.

Let me know and sorry for the delay. Do you also want one of the power steering tanks? I'll work out a deal if you do and are patient. :)

[aoc007]

Ok, let me do some research and get back to you, I'm not sure how I want to run my catch can & premix tank yet. I just figured if I could get in on it now for half price that'd be a good deal :) My car is down being rebuilt for awhile so time isn't much of an issue. I'll look into the ps tank also.

-Andy

[afgmoto1978]

Ok, let me do some research and get back to you, I'm not sure how I want to run my catch can & premix tank yet. I just figured if I could get in on it now for half price that'd be a good deal :) My car is down being rebuilt for awhile so time isn't much of an issue. I'll look into the ps tank also.

-Andy

Lol, okay, let me know what direction you want to go. RotaryWhat?'s Pre-Mix tank came out to just under 1.6 liters and the catch tanks are exactly 1.5 liters. The power steering tank is really for more capacity and to relocate the filler neck to accommodate my V-mount setup.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright guys I'm 75% there on getting these Catch Tank kits done. The tanks are all mostly welded up, I just need to do the following.

1: Weld in passenger breather inlet line on the tanks.
2. Weld in customer specified upper mounting tab.
3: Drill & Tap Bungs
4. Make the passenger side breather lines (mounting flange, formed line, LIM support tab, braze it all together)
5. Polish or sand blast tanks
6. Ceramic clear coat tanks & paint breather lines.
7. Install Sight line fittings, drain valve, sight line tubes.
8. Package and ship to you guys.

I need to know from each person other than RotaryWhat? and AHarada on what type of upper mounting tab you want. See picture below, you have the choice of the following, 1) power steering tab mount (requires you to drill and tap the tab on the power steering tank frame), 2) the original vacuum chamber tank mount (requires the rats nest frame work to be in place)

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4125&stc=1&d=1233549297

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4126&stc=1&d=1233549315

[RotaryWhat?]

Looking good :icon_tup:

[afgmoto1978]

Here another view of the power steering mounting tab for those tha can't picture it in your head.

[afgmoto1978]

RotaryWhat?, see pictures of the filler neck. It ended up being really close to the oil filler cap. So if you have one of those rotor shape filler caps, Sorry your going to have to ditch that engine garnish.

And the lower sight line tube near the main engine pulley wheel will be captured by a tab that I will be welding onto the tank shortly.

Should be polishing/clear coating it Wednesday/Thursday and ready to ship Friday/Saturday.

[RotaryWhat?]

RotaryWhat?, see pictures of the filler neck. It ended up being really close to the oil filler cap. So if you have one of those rotor shape filler caps, Sorry your going to have to ditch that engine garnish.

And the lower sight line tube near the main engine pulley wheel will be captured by a tab that I will be welding onto the tank shortly.

Should be polishing/clear coating it Wednesday/Thursday and ready to ship Friday/Saturday.

Congrats for being able to fit everything in there. No worries on the cap---small price to pay for not having to custom mount an off the shelf tank somewhere in my engine bay. Looks really good---let me know the final price and I'll Paypal the rest.

[AHarada]

How much extra is it for powdercoating? I'd rather have mine gloss black.

[afgmoto1978]

1. Trout2 - Depost Paid - Power Steering Mount - Normal Finish
2. RotaryWhat? - Deposit Paid - Power Steering Mount - Polished
3. Astroboy - Paid in Full - Power Steering Mount - Custom
4. John Magnuson - Deposit Paid - Power Steering Mount - Normal Finish
5. GoRacer - ???? MIA ????
6. AHarada - Deposit Paid - Custom - Powder Coat Gloss Black
7. hsitko - Deposit Paid - Rat's Nest Mount - Powder Coat Gloss Black

[afgmoto1978]

AHarada, hsitko, it will be $30 to powder coat your tanks gloss black. Will be picking them up tomorrow afternoon, so be ready to make a final payment later this week.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright GoRacer is MIA so the tank will go to aoc007, if not him then Brent will take it.



1. Trout2 - Depost Paid - Power Steering Mount - Normal Finish - Shipped
2. RotaryWhat? - Deposit Paid - Power Steering Mount - Polished - Shipped
3. John Magnuson - Deposit Paid - Power Steering Mount - Normal Finish - Shipped
4. aoc007 - Powder Coat Gloss Black - Shipped
5. hsitko - Rat's Nest Mount - Raw Finish - Shipped
6. AHarada - Deposit Paid - Custom - Powder Coat Gloss Black - Shipping


7. Astroboy - Paid in Full - Power Steering Mount - Custom

[afgmoto1978]

Alright guys post up install pictures. I want to see my creations on your engines. :)

[imstillonjava]

If your willing to pay the $250, yes. I would have to make another set of the plates and order accessory parts, which takes a long time. Also would you mind if you get it later in the year, say Mid April? I'm rather overwhelmed with work and need to get my car back on the road asap to get it ready for the March 28th Redline Time Attack.

Let me know and sorry for the delay. Do you also want one of the power steering tanks? I'll work out a deal if you do and are patient. :)

I'd be interested in one of these catch cans as well...and I'm in no hurry....I can wait until you're ready to produce again,

What's this about power steering tanks? :) more info?

[RotaryWhat?]

Alright guys post up install pictures. I want to see my creations on your engines. :)

It'll be a month or two before the engine's ready to go back in, but I have to say it's a quality piece. :icon_tup:

Quick question though, it looks like you used regular teflon tape on all the fittings---do you see any issues with this holding up to oil? Same question on the push lock tubing.

If mine were just a catch tank I wouldn't be worried, but since mine is a premix tank I don't want little pcs of teflon breaking down and clogging up the OMP or oil injection nozzles.

[afgmoto1978]

The Teflon tape should hold up to the premix, but it's secondary to the seal created by the NPT tapered thread arrangement on all the fittings.

As far as the push lock fittings, make sure they are in the locked position and they should not leak. I already locked them for you, but it doesn't hurt to check. Let me know if it turns out that they do leak and I will get you different fittings that will most definitely work, but aren't that pretty.

I cleaned the tank out before I shipped it, but it doesn't hurt to put some brake cleaner in the tank and swash it around to break up any Teflon, aluminum shaving, etc. A filter between the tank and the omp isn't a bad idea, there are units large enough that wouldn't cause a flow restriction.

[RX7ist]

still available?

[eyecandy]

+1

[afgmoto1978]

Will be doing another GB later this year. Been pretty busy with other stuff, ETA August at the soonest.

Adam

Here's John Magnuson Installed unit.

[AHarada]

Sorry for the delay, I did not plan on lagging some engine work for this long.

The product looks amazing and the craftsmanship and design is definitely top notch. This is one of the coolest parts I have seen for the FD. I can definitely appreciate the labor that went into this and this was a steal at the price you had it for. Here are pix of it mocked up on my engine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/x105t50ulx/downsized_0709092307.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/x105t50ulx/downsized_0709092303.jpg

[aoc007]

The Teflon tape should hold up to the premix, but it's secondary to the seal created by the NPT tapered thread arrangement on all the fittings.

As far as the push lock fittings, make sure they are in the locked position and they should not leak. I already locked them for you, but it doesn't hurt to check. Let me know if it turns out that they do leak and I will get you different fittings that will most definitely work, but aren't that pretty.


What type of fittings do you have in mind? I'm doing some show work on my build but the number one priority is reliability, I want to be able to "Do laps on a track in death valley with the a/c on!"

[afgmoto1978]

They're brass units with a knurl and expansion nut. The fittings you have on your tank will work just fine. But let me know if you want them still and I can arrange a set to be sent for a reasonable price.

Adam

[scrubolio]

any chance anymore of these gems going to be produced?

[afgmoto1978]

For sure, Just need time and at least another five guys willing to get in on the deal.

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid
3.
4.
5.

[yzf-r1]

Is this dead?

[speedjunkie]

What's the current price Adam?

[afgmoto1978]

It's not dead, just not many people interested. Add yourself to the list guys.

Speedjunkie, sorry not getting back to you sooner. Estimated cost for the power steering tank $225 with screw on filler neck and custom inlet/outlets.

[speedjunkie]

It's cool. I got your message on the other forum and replied. Thanks.

Also, what is the current price of the catch tank? The only thing I'm not crazy about with that is blocking the crank angle sensors, if it actually does that is.

[thewird]

I'd be interested in this as it seems to hide in the engine but I 'd like it to work like my current catch can where it drains back into the oil pan via the front cover. I have 2 vents, one from the rear turbo drain and a tap into the oil filler neck. Also, your only using one small vent, do you find thats enough? Have you taken the car to a road coarse to test it?

thewird

[yzf-r1]

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid
3. yzf-r1
4.
5.

[afgmoto1978]

Also, what is the current price of the catch tank? The only thing I'm not crazy about with that is blocking the crank angle sensors, if it actually does that is.

After doing the last GB, due to the complexity and time involved welding each tank the starting price will be $250, with five people on the list it will drop to $240, ten people I will drop to $230.

Premix tank option will be $300.

I can also make a custom tank that can be placed in a different location, pricing will be dependent on complexity.

The catch tank does block the crank angle sensor, sorry, maximizing the volume within the available space calls for it.


I'd be interested in this as it seems to hide in the engine but I 'd like it to work like my current catch can where it drains back into the oil pan via the front cover. I have 2 vents, one from the rear turbo drain and a tap into the oil filler neck. Also, your only using one small vent, do you find thats enough? Have you taken the car to a road coarse to test it?

thewird

I can add a return line, but I have a question, how do you account for the condensation build up that's being drained back into the oil pan? Granted it's a small amount, but not ideal.

My setup has two vents as well, one from the rear turbo drain and one from the filler neck. The vents are 3/8" now.

I have extensively tested mine, well as three of my customers. All work very well, note they consistently had to drain their tanks after two/three high G track days.

[speedjunkie]

Hey, if it has to block the CAS connectors, it has too, that's understandable. It IS a very small space afterall.

As for the power steering fluid tank I spoke with you about before, I'm going to wait a bit but I will probably want to get one from you later on this year still.

[afgmoto1978]

10-4

[thewird]

I can add a return line, but I have a question, how do you account for the condensation build up that's being drained back into the oil pan? Granted it's a small amount, but not ideal.

I'd assume condensation would be evaporated when the engine is run? When my oil temps are up to temp, I can see (thanks to my RE vented hood) the breather filter venting gas even just cruising down the highway. I can't imagine whatever is left in the oil would be any worse then 90% of the cars out there that have fuel dilution in their oil due to changing their oil on normal intervals.

On a side note, my friend Zhe should be contacting you about a can setup soon as this is very nice.

thewird

[afgmoto1978]

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid
3. yzf-r1
4. thewird
5. Zhe
6.speedjunkie

Alright guys the Round 2 GB is a go, I will be manufacturing these middle of July and have them done by the Middle/Late August depending on powder coat turnaround.

A few details I need from you:

1. Catch Tank, Pre-mix Tank or Power Steering Reservoir
2. Color of powder coat. Note custom colors are extra. Stock will be a Satin Black. Or for a cost savings bare aluminum.
3. Custom features, return line, special size line and fittings (ex. -10AN), etc. Cost will vary, but I will be fair.
4. Specify if your international - I got screwed the last time I shipped to Canada

After you give me that info I will give you a total cost. After we agreed post a deposit.
I need a $100 deposit to confirm your committed. Paypal Account: jw_griffith@msn.com
Specify your shipping address in notes, your sig, and special needs, etc.


GUYS HELP ME GET THE WORD OUT ON THIS GB, I"LL GIVE YOU A DISCOUNT IF YOU BRING SOME IN.

[afgmoto1978]

thewird

Okay your call, I can provide a drain if you want.

[afgmoto1978]

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid
3. yzf-r1
4. thewird
5. Zhe
6. speedjunkie
7. Jesse Frame - aka??

[Prometheus]

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid
3. yzf-r1
4. thewird
5. Zhe
6. speedjunkie
7. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus

Fixed

[RedR1]

Adamski, when are you looking to close the doors on the GB? Deffo want an oil catch tank, just need to know when to gather the $$. I wouldn't need anything special, bare blasted aluminum would work for me

[afgmoto1978]

Chris, most likely by the end of this month.

[afgmoto1978]

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid
3. yzf-r1
4. thewird
5. Zhe
6. speedjunkie
7. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus
8. RedR1
9.
10.


Alright guys see attached photos, what you see is an improvement on the version 3 - 1.5 Liter catch tank.

1. Improved baffling to minimize slosh when the tank is near full
2. Reduction in individual piece, but way more complicated compound bends.
3. Adjustments to mounting tabs, inlet/outlet/Breather locations.

I changed the color of each piece to give you a better idea of what your looking at.

[afgmoto1978]

1. Scrubolio
2. Astrokid - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Raw Finish
3. thewird
4. Zhe
5. speedjunkie
6. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Finish
7. RedR1
8. aoc007 - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Black
9. FierceAlien - Deposit Paid - Premix tank - Satin Black
10.

[xenocide0]

Pre-mix Tank, plane aluminum for now. Do you want me to send paypal, or just give you cash?

[xenocide0]

So I'm guessing I couldn't run both the pre-mix and a catch tank at the same time? Looks like they sit in about the same spot...

[afgmoto1978]

They are the same tank, just setup for either a catch tank or premix.

Got it, please send a $100 Paypal deposit to account: jw_griffith@msn.com

Or get me cash within the weekend. Give me call or meet me at PIR on Sunday. Will be doing an AutoX with Jared.

[afgmoto1978]

Guys, are you still in?

Scrubolio
thewird
Zhe
speedjunkie
RedR1

[afgmoto1978]

1.Astrokid - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Raw Finish
2. speedjunkie - Deposit Paid - Catch Tank - Satin Black
3. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Finish
4. aoc007 - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Black
5. FierceAlien - Deposit Paid - Premix tank - Satin Black
6. Matt Hardwick - AKA? - Deposit Paid - Catch Tank - Satin Black
7. RedR1
8. thewird
9. Zhe
10. Scrubolio

[xenocide0]

6. Matt Hardwick - aka xenocide0 - Deposit Paid - Premix Tank - Satin Black

[FierceAlien]

Have you thought about contacting these users on the other forum? Im sure their names are similar or the same, so it should be easy to look them up. This way we can get the ball rolling on this faster.

[thewird]

You can take me off the list.

thewird

[afgmoto1978]

Have you thought about contacting these users on the other forum? Im sure their names are similar or the same, so it should be easy to look them up. This way we can get the ball rolling on this faster.

Thanks for the suggestion, I already have done this.

UPDATE: The laser cut order has been sent out.

[afgmoto1978]

1.Astrokid - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Raw Finish
2. speedjunkie - Deposit Paid - Catch Tank - Satin Black
3. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Finish
4. aoc007 - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Black
5. FierceAlien - Deposit Paid - Premix tank - Satin Black
6. Matt Hardwick - Xenocide0 - Deposit Paid - Pre - Mix Tank - Satin Black
7. RedR1 - Deposit Paid - Polished Catch Tank
8. Zhe
9. Scrubolio

[xenocide0]

So going with the pre-mix tank, I want to get a low level sensor on it. Any ideas on this?

[afgmoto1978]

We can utilize a low level sensor off of a water injection setup. LED light on dash indicating low level.

It would be extra $.

[FierceAlien]

afgmoto, what kind of price increase or difference are we looking at if we want this option? Also, would it include all associated hardware to hook it up? i.e. sensor, led, some wire, relay, fuse and what ever else is potentially needed?

[afgmoto1978]

Still Looking for a level sensor that will work dimensionally. Expect an Additional $30 for a complete kit will all associated hardware.

Fabrication Update

All the plates have been cut and bent to shape. I started welding the tanks together yesterday and should be done with welding them by next weekend.

[FierceAlien]

Can we get an update on everything please? :)

Also, for those of us who just prepaid, for the oil premix tank. What is the final price going to be?

Thanks.

[Gregory Casimir]

can this fit an FC?

[FierceAlien]

I dont know. But i do know it was designed to fit a rew engine. So if you have an rew engine, i would say yes. If not, then you would have to wait for the OP to answer that.

[afgmoto1978]

Update, okay first I want to let everyone know I accepted a job with BMW at the BMW Performance Test Center in Greenville, South Carolina. I will be leaving Oregon tomorrow.

I did my best, but I was not able to get all the tanks done. Once I get settled into South Carolina will commence fabrication of the tanks. I want to apologize for the inconvenience. I will give you guys a ETA on completion when I get back into the fabricating the tanks.

Adam

[FierceAlien]

Can you provide us a rough ball park on this time frame? 1 month, 3 months, etc...

[aoc007]

Update, okay first I want to let everyone know I accepted a job with BMW at the BMW Performance Test Center in Greenville, South Carolina. I will be leaving Oregon tomorrow.

I did my best, but I was not able to get all the tanks done. Once I get settled into South Carolina will commence fabrication of the tanks. I want to apologize for the inconvenience. I will give you guys a ETA on completion when I get back into the fabricating the tanks.

Adam

Ah man I'm jealous! Have fun.

[speedjunkie]

No worries here. I'll be out of country until January anyway haha.

Good luck with the new job!

[afgmoto1978]

Can you provide us a rough ball park on this time frame? 1 month, 3 months, etc...

As soon as I get access to a TIG welder I will be roughly a month out from there. Working on finding a TIG welder, local powder coater and a place I can get silver brazing done.

[speedjunkie]

Quick question, where does the hose from the filler neck go, right to the top? I was thinking about doing the Damian filler neck from Re-Speed with the -10 fitting, but I don't want to if it won't work with this can or if it's not worth it. Your thoughts Adam?

[RedR1]

We need to meet up for dinner, Adam!!!

[FierceAlien]

Its been over a month since the last update. I was not expecting this to take this long. Any news on finishing this product you are offering?

[afgmoto1978]

Alright guys, sorry this has taken so long. I really apologize for this. I will finally be able to order the welder I need to finish this project later this week. Once I get the welder I will focus all my spare time to get these tanks done. My estimate is I will be done with these tanks by middle of December.

Thank you all for being patient.

Adam

[speedjunkie]

Sweet! I'm stoked!

[afgmoto1978]

Okay guys as of tomorrow I'm back into production of these tanks.

[FierceAlien]

Greetings,

How goes the production since you started back up a few weeks ago. Can we get an update again please.

Thanks. :)

[silverfdturbo6port]

Id like to pick one up but i dont want to wait a decade

[afgmoto1978]

Sigh, I want to apologize, unfortunately my welder went into a fritz and it needs to get it fixed. I'm waiting for a reply from a Miller tech services rep on what needs to be fixed.

So at this point in time I'm on hold again on welding the remaining tanks until I can get it fixed. I'm really really sorry about this guys.

At this point in time I have three tanks that are completely welded up and ready to be put together as kits. So in the meantime while I try and get my welder fixed I will be finishing three catch tank kits ASAP. I will be working on the rear turbo side vent lines and remaining parts needed this weekend.

So at this point in time I need to know which three of the list below needs tanks NOW instead of later.

1. speedjunkie - Dep
2. RedR1 - Deposit Paid - Polished Catch Tank
3. Zhe
4. Scrubolio - Dep

The guys below I know are either not in a position that they need the tanks NOW in order to get their cars running OR need premix tanks which I do not have any done. Thanks for your patience guys! FierceAlien, I'm really sorry.

1. Astrokid - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Raw Finish
2. Matt Hardwick - Xenocide0 - Deposit Paid - Pre - Mix Tank - Satin Black
3. FierceAlien - Deposit Paid - Premix tank - Satin Black
4. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Finish
5. Rob - Paid in full - Custom AN Fittings - Raw finish
6. aoc007 - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Black

[aoc007]

I still have the old tank so I dont need the new one right away but I'd like to have it in the next couple months before the new track season starts.

[afgmoto1978]

Id like to pick one up but i dont want to wait a decade

Lol, in won't be a decade from now. If your serious I will be selling my extra tank early next year, mind you at full price. If you want it buy it.

Adam

[afgmoto1978]

I still have the old tank so I dont need the new one right away but I'd like to have it in the next couple months before the new track season starts.

I will either have this welder repaired or get another one within a 1/1.5 months so I will have the remaining tanks done late January/February.

[aoc007]

Sounds good, I probably won't be on track again til after that, need some time to rebuild.

[speedjunkie]

I'm not in the US right now, but I'll need to install it right when I get back, so if possible I'd like to have mine now.

Dep next to my name means I paid the deposit right? I'm pretty sure I did, but I don't remember for sure, I'd have to go back and look at my paypal history.

Thanks Adam!

[FierceAlien]

Sigh, I want to apologize, unfortunately my welder went into a fritz and it needs to get it fixed. I'm waiting for a reply from a Miller tech services rep on what needs to be fixed.

So at this point in time I'm on hold again on welding the remaining tanks until I can get it fixed. I'm really really sorry about this guys.

At this point in time I have three tanks that are completely welded up and ready to be put together as kits. So in the meantime while I try and get my welder fixed I will be finishing three catch tank kits ASAP. I will be working on the rear turbo side vent lines and remaining parts needed this weekend.

So at this point in time I need to know which three of the list below needs tanks NOW instead of later.

1. speedjunkie - Dep
2. RedR1 - Deposit Paid - Polished Catch Tank
3. Zhe
4. Scrubolio - Dep

The guys below I know are either not in a position that they need the tanks NOW in order to get their cars running OR need premix tanks which I do not have any done. Thanks for your patience guys! FierceAlien, I'm really sorry.

1. Astrokid - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Raw Finish
2. Matt Hardwick - Xenocide0 - Deposit Paid - Pre - Mix Tank - Satin Black
3. FierceAlien - Deposit Paid - Premix tank - Satin Black
4. Jesse Frame - aka Prometheus - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Finish
5. Rob - Paid in full - Custom AN Fittings - Raw finish
6. aoc007 - Paid in Full - Catch Tank - Satin Black



:(

[afgmoto1978]

I know I'm really sorry, really really frustrated about this. Will be taking the welder to a local welding repair shop. It's either and SCR or a board, they will have to put a scope on the output to see what going on.

[silverfdturbo6port]

Lol, in won't be a decade from now. If your serious I will be selling my extra tank early next year, mind you at full price. If you want it buy it.

Adam

Yea im serious about getting one from you. I can wait for one in the spring the members before me deserve one first. Nice product by the way :biggthumpup:

[FierceAlien]

Checking in. Can we can an update please?

[silverfdturbo6port]

yes please updates. did you fix the ol tig welder?

[afgmoto1978]

I went ahead and made the decision to make the rear vent line out of stainless. A bit more expensive, but I get a better product. So I picked up all the stainless laser cut pieces I had made yesterday and currently working on the right rear breather lines (bent and welded) today. I should have most of them done by the end of this weekend.

Come Tuesday I will be taking my welder to a different local repair shop that guarantees one week turnaround time for repairs. So come the 24th I will be back in business for welding the aluminum tanks.

[speedjunkie]

Cool, I'll be coming back around that time and I'm gonna need it quick lol. Thanks for the update!

[afgmoto1978]

Alright RedR1 has taken a pass for a later unit and Scrubolio is MIA. And Zhe is out, so I will be getting the other two finished tanks to either the following people. So which one you guys need your catch tank now and who can wait another 3-4 weeks?

Jesse
aoc007

Also has anyone heard from Scrubolio?

[silverfdturbo6port]

I can wait and i will for sure pick one up.

[FierceAlien]

More waiting.... :(

[Prometheus]

Kool-Aid!

[afgmoto1978]

Alright got an update from welding repair guy, he said it will be repaired middle of next week. Turned out to be two SCRs, very big Diodes.

[silverfdturbo6port]

sweet. well im ready whenever

[afgmoto1978]

You've been Pm'd

[FierceAlien]

Standing by as well for my tank. Please advise on a time frame for completion now that the welder is almost completed being repaired.

[afgmoto1978]

Will be picking up the welder tomorrow.

[afgmoto1978]

Well I want to apologize guys, but the welder was not repaired. I will be having some choice words with that businesses manager tomorrow, hopefully the welder will actually be repaired by the end of next week. I will keep you posted.

[afgmoto1978]

Update, found out the issue is also the circuit board. Another $600 to fix, hopefully I can get it back truly repaired next Tuesday/Thursday.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright good news, the welder is finally repaired and works.

[silverfdturbo6port]

Alright good news, the welder is finally repaired and works.

hell yea man sorry it cost so much. sell some tanks and that will pay for it.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright guy I'm back in business and since the family is gone for the next 10 days I will be getting a lot done. I'll keep you posted.

[afgmoto1978]

hell yea man sorry it cost so much. sell some tanks and that will pay for it.


Lol, I only wish

[silverfdturbo6port]

are you going to make that new can you were talking about?

[FierceAlien]

Alright guy I'm back in business and since the family is gone for the next 10 days I will be getting a lot done. I'll keep you posted.

:cheers2:

[afgmoto1978]

Okay all but Chris's tank and the two extras are done. I will be taking the tanks that need powder coating to the coater tomorrow. I will see what the turn around time is.

Chris yours will be done tomorrow or Wednesday. And proceed with the arduous task of polishing the damn thing.

[afgmoto1978]

Scrubolio and Jesse what color silicone vent line do you want? Blue, black or Red.

Chris RedR1 - Red
Astro - Black
AOC007 - Already have line, unless you need more. Also do you still want to use your existing vent line?
Rob - Custom

Silver if your serious about getting speak up. All the extra tanks will be getting blue line.

Fiercealien and Matt you will be getting clear hardline. Note I'm not sure what setup you will be running on oil metering pump side so you may need to come up with something custom on your end. Talk to Trout2 for advise, he's currently one of my premix tanks.

Adam

[afgmoto1978]

Also let me know if you have removed your stock Rats nest/coil mount framework from your motor.

[speedjunkie]

^Good idea LOL!

[silverfdturbo6port]

Yea im in for sure for a vent tank. black line
Scrubolio and Jesse what color silicone vent line do you want? Blue, black or Red.

Chris RedR1 - Red
Astro - Black
AOC007 - Already have line, unless you need more. Also do you still want to use your existing vent line?
Rob - Custom

Silver if your serious about getting speak up. All the extra tanks will be getting blue line.

Fiercealien and Matt you will be getting clear hardline. Note I'm not sure what setup you will be running on oil metering pump side so you may need to come up with something custom on your end. Talk to Trout2 for advise, he's currently one of my premix tanks.

Adam

[afgmoto1978]

Eric I will be having some engine mount plates made soon, would you like one? Thinking stainless.

[xenocide0]

Fiercealien and Matt you will be getting clear hardline. Note I'm not sure what setup you will be running on oil metering pump side so you may need to come up with something custom on your end. Talk to Trout2 for advise, he's currently one of my premix tanks.
Adam

Yea, not sure what I will be doing yet either.


Also let me know if you have removed your stock Rats nest/coil mount framework from your motor.
still all stock, should I be doing this?

[afgmoto1978]

Your fine Matt, you just need to relocate your vacuum chamber if your still running sequential twins.

[speedjunkie]

Eric I will be having some engine mount plates made soon, would you like one? Thinking stainless.

Yeah I'd probably pick up one of those. The one I made is fairly sturdy I think but I know I'd like yours better lol. How much?

[afgmoto1978]

Okay, update, powder coating should be done by the time I get back in town next Thursday. I will be able to send the tanks out by Friday. Once I pay for the powder coating I split the cost five ways and each person a total $.

[FierceAlien]

Matt you will be getting clear hardline. Note I'm not sure what setup you will be running on oil metering pump side so you may need to come up with something custom on your end. Talk to Trout2 for advise, he's currently one of my premix tanks.

Adam


What do you mean about this? Im running the rotary aviation adapter plate for the OMP. I was just going to run a line from the tank into this adapter. Or is there more to the puzzle then this?

Thanks.

[afgmoto1978]

What do you mean about this? Im running the rotary aviation adapter plate for the OMP. I was just going to run a line from the tank into this adapter. Or is there more to the puzzle then this?

Thanks.

Well there are a couple options on oil injection. You have the rotary aviation setup and your good to go, what type of connect/adapter are you using? Or I can send you something that will work great. Is your rotary aviation adapter have a 1/4 NPT connection?

Note some people are modifying the stock unit to inject premix.

[afgmoto1978]

Yeah I'd probably pick up one of those. The one I made is fairly sturdy I think but I know I'd like yours better lol. How much?

Still waiting for a quote, I'll let you you guy know what it will be. I have a design that will work for the Xcessive LIM setup where the UIM is move forward a little bit. If your running the stock LIM let me know.

[speedjunkie]

^I am running the Xcessive LIM.

[FierceAlien]

Well there are a couple options on oil injection. You have the rotary aviation setup and your good to go, what type of connect/adapter are you using? Or I can send you something that will work great. Is your rotary aviation adapter have a 1/4 NPT connection?

Note some people are modifying the stock unit to inject premix.

I am not sure as to what nipple is on it. I did not measure it. I did not modify it when i picked it up. So what ever one comes with it from them, is what i have. If you can send/setup something that will make it s bit easier and nicer to connect, im all for it. I was just going to use a piece of hose from one to the other. ;)

[afgmoto1978]

It's a 1/4 NPT adaptor, I will send you something that will work great.

[afgmoto1978]

Okay, update, powder coating should be done by the time I get back in town next Thursday. I will be able to send the tanks out by Friday. Once I pay for the powder coating I split the cost five ways and each person a total $.

Sorry guys wasn't able to pick the tanks up this week, I will pick them up either Monday or Tuesday depending on if I can get off work early enough.

I will be sending the UIM/catch tank mount design to be laser cut so if you want one speak up. Rob, Eric are on the list.

[Prodigy]

Note some people are modifying the stock unit to inject premix.


Sorry for derail, any more info on this, or a link... It's the first I've heard of it...


J.

[afgmoto1978]

Sorry for derail, any more info on this, or a link... It's the first I've heard of it...


J.


Direct that question to Trout2, he would be the one to get specific details and photos on how to do this.

[afgmoto1978]

Picking up the powder coated tanks Thursday, the guy doing the job said he's not done with them yet.

[afgmoto1978]

Alright tanks will be ready to ship tomorrow. What I need from you guys is a pm on your shipping address and a confirmation on what you have paid so far. Once I grt the pm I will send you the total remaining $ due and shipping cost. Once payment is received I will send you your tank.

Also specify if you want one of the UIM/catch tank mounts. Will be picking them up later next week -$50 each. Made out of 3/16" stainless and cnc hydraulic press breaked.

and specify what color your car is and color sticker. Red, blue, white with white, CF (Very limited quantity), brushed alum or transparant blue background.

[Trout2]

Here's some pictures of the tank set-up for OMP use.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Oil%20Meter%20Pump/DSCN0774.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Oil%20Meter%20Pump/2010-06-29180712.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Build%20Pics/DSCN0186.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Build%20Pics/DSCN0184.jpg

[afgmoto1978]

Thanks Jack, I think I'm going to have to get some stainless block off plates made to fit between the OMP and front engine cover.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Oil%20Meter%20Pump/DSCN0774.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Oil%20Meter%20Pump/2010-06-29180712.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Build%20Pics/DSCN0186.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo138/trout2_photos/Build%20Pics/DSCN0184.jpg

[afgmoto1978]

For those interested I have two remaining oil catch tanks available. One is powder coated black and the other is in raw aluminum finish.

Adam

[7dust]

I'll give you a hundred bucks for one.

Bump up for lowballin.

[afgmoto1978]

I'll pass on that low ball offer.

[afgmoto1978]

Satin black catch tank is SOLD.

[Fendamonky]

Still got any of these available?

[afgmoto1978]

I have one left, raw finish and ready to ship.

[Fendamonky]

Deposit sent on remaining catch can :)

[RedR1]

Levi, you won't be disappointed. It's totally BANGIN. i can pic-text you pix of mine if you want tonight once I get home from work.

[Fendamonky]

Sexy, I'm down for that Chris :)

Just tired of my old catch can and it's ghetto mounting, lol. Since everything else in my bay is now "because racecar" than the catch can could/should be as well :)

[afgmoto1978]

Last finished catch tank sold.

I have one more set of plates that can be made into either a catch tank or premix tank.

[afgmoto1978]

If anyone is interested I have my personal Version 2 (updated to 4 baffling) 1 liter catch tank for sale. I can have it power coated whatever color you want and can modify to be a premix tank for an additional $50.

$120 + shipping (power coating included) or $170 + shipping (powder coating included)

And I have one more set of plates left create either a catch tank or premix - $320 + Shipping (powder coating included)