am i the only one who wants an FD oil pan

 

Nope. I have a big long list of you guys.

 

I've heard that powdercoating would hinder cooling. I realize that not much cooling would be provided by the pan, but the question is, does the black powdercoating help or hinder any additional cooling?

If it doesn't help cooling, I'd be up for a cheaper faster delivery pan without the coating!

 

The powdercoating isn't going to affect cooling. It does, however, help prevent seepage through the pan in the event of a bubble or other flaw in the casting. It doesn't happen often, but it is always a risk with aluminum castings. We could also just seal the inside of the pan, but you have to be really careful that the substance you use will not do anything funny when immersed in hot oil. Powdercoating is more practical and looks really nice.

Powdercoating, however, is not the holdup. I was told the mold needed to be "fixed" and that the guy responsible (Rich @ Xcessive) seems to think that that can wait until he is back from vacation. I don't even know how long he will be gone. A week? Two weeks? No idea. And how long will it take to fix? When can the foundary get around to doing another pour after that? How long will it take Rich to get around to machining the cast pans and get them to powdercoating? Again, I have no idea at this point. I will not comment on timeframe again until Rich actually delivers the pans physically. I don't like being in the position of repeating excuses. They will be here when they get here, whenever that may be. Sorry guys.

 

Hey Blake sean at a-spec tuning is suppose to be getting a FC pan for me for my engine build at his shop....just a FYI

 

i cant believe that there is no other place in the world to get oil pans for the FD.

 

I'm interested in a FD pan. . . PM'd you.

 

Blake , two things ...firstly , I am interested in an FD pan too, I sent you a pm and secondly ..can I use the other companies oil pan brace with your oil pan for even better strength (if thats possible !) ?

 

Hey is it possible to get an FD pan, but without the engine mount holes drilled?

everything else as it comes is fine.

And will it clear the FC steering rack?

This is for a 13b RE with rew front cover and accessories in an FC.

 

I will put you on the list, but no promises on when Xcessive will deliver on the new pans. As for a "brace" I really don't see the advantage, particularly with an already very stiff aluminum pan.

 

Umm...I don't think that will work without an FD subframe, but I could be wrong. Is there any reason why you don't use an FC front cover and an FC oil pan with the center engine mount bolt plugged?

 

I need to use the FD ignition pickup which is on the front cover.

Why would I need an FD subframe, for clearence?

I am using RE irons, so mounting isn't an issue.

 

No biggie , I'm not in a hurry , as for using the brace too , I may not need it , but I already have it so why not ? I also like to "over engineer" anything I do !

 

I have a used Pineapple FC oilpan with all the included hardware and baffle plate. The pan is in excellant condition excluding a few minor scratches on the powder-coated surface.
$250 + shipping
pm me if interested....sorry Blake.

 

So blake, what do you think of my previous inquiry, can I get the FD pan, but without the engine mount holed drilled, everything else would be identicle. I can't simply plug the holes, because 3 of the regular pan mount holes will pass through the same real estate that the engine mount holes are in. I have the engine mounted now with a regular FD pan with the holes welded shut, works but real ugly.

 

I can't even get Xcessive to deliver the regular pans; a special pan is probably not very likely. I can try, but no promises.