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.

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

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

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?

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.

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.

still available?

+1

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.

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/v4...0709092307.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0709092303.jpg

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!"

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

any chance anymore of these gems going to be produced?

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.

Is this dead?

What's the current price Adam?

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

10-4

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

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.

thewird

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

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

Fixed

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

Chris, most likely by the end of this month.

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

Guys, are you still in?

Scrubolio
thewird
Zhe
speedjunkie
RedR1

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

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

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.

You can take me off the list.

thewird