FD3S RX-7 Engine Mounted Oil Catch Tank GB

afgmoto1978 · 03-16-2009, 12:31 PM

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 · 06-09-2009, 10:21 AM

still available?

eyecandy · 06-14-2009, 09:37 PM

+1

afgmoto1978 · 06-16-2009, 09:14 AM

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 · 07-10-2009, 01:32 AM

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:

aoc007 · 07-10-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 07-10-2009, 11:59 AM

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 · 09-18-2010, 12:19 AM

any chance anymore of these gems going to be produced?

afgmoto1978 · 09-30-2010, 12:29 AM

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 · 03-04-2011, 11:59 PM

Is this dead?

speedjunkie · 03-05-2011, 07:33 PM

What's the current price Adam?

afgmoto1978 · 03-10-2011, 01:38 AM

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 · 03-10-2011, 04:27 AM

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 · 03-15-2011, 12:41 PM

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 · 03-27-2011, 04:07 PM

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

03-15-2011, 12:41 PM	#59
thewird Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	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 __________________

03-16-2009, 12:31 PM	#46
afgmoto1978 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (2) Posts: 381 Rep Power: 17	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.

06-09-2009, 10:21 AM	#47
RX7ist The Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	still available?

06-14-2009, 09:37 PM	#48
eyecandy Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1) Posts: 89 Rep Power: 17	+1

07-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#50
AHarada Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1) Posts: 162 Rep Power: 17	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:

07-10-2009, 11:59 AM	#52
afgmoto1978 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (2) Posts: 381 Rep Power: 17	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

09-18-2010, 12:19 AM	#53
scrubolio Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	any chance anymore of these gems going to be produced?

09-30-2010, 12:29 AM	#54
afgmoto1978 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (2) Posts: 381 Rep Power: 17	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.

03-04-2011, 11:59 PM	#55
yzf-r1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	Is this dead?

03-05-2011, 07:33 PM	#56
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	What's the current price Adam?

03-10-2011, 01:38 AM	#57
afgmoto1978 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (2) Posts: 381 Rep Power: 17	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.

03-10-2011, 04:27 AM	#58
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	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.

03-27-2011, 04:07 PM	#60
yzf-r1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 67 Rep Power: 0	1. Scrubolio 2. Astrokid 3. yzf-r1 4. 5.