zilvia_gt Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Ok, so I finally got to the point were I can drop my rb26 into my Z so I decided to purchase a z31 rb20 oil pan. Well guess what? Nissan USA discontinued the part number. I contacted at least a dozen US retailer and no one had it on stock. I asked if they can source it from Japan or Canada and they were like....."We don't know". Needless to say, I got no answer. So second option. I took the AWD tranny to the machine shops and explained to them that I needed the tranaxle and flanges cut off, the holes plugged and welded, and move the sump to the back via cut and re-weld...they looked at my like "are you crazy?". I was thinking "...and you call yourself a machine shop?" So the question is does anyone have a Z31 rb20 rear facing oil pan they don't need or knows where I can source one (not the front sump rb20 pans, found that out the hard way)? Anyone from Canada know of any dealers that can still get them? How about a custom pan for our swaps that they no longer need? Or if you know a reputable shop than can customize an aluminum or modify the awd pan in the Northern California area or Souther Oregon area (I spend my time in both areas)? P.S. - I plan to go external pick-up so I didn't check on #15050-20P03, which is the matching oil pick-up tube for the z31 rb20 pan, so they might have discontinued that as well. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'll call tomorrow and make sure, but I don't think its NLA. Discontinued might be possible, but NLA... I doubt it. It should still be available... and if not, I'm going to wrap the one I have and put it in a safety deposit box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPSNZ Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have 3 options for you. Either I can make you a rear sump from a front pan RB20 sump that will suit the RB26 and supply the pickup to suit..... Or... I can supply a brand new stock rear pan sump and custom 26 pick up...... Or....I can supply a brand new rear pan sump which has been modified, high capacity, baffled with surge tank, breathers and a custom pickup. E-mail me rips@inspire.net.nz if your interested Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Its true Raff....I have confirmed it about a month ago. I'll call tomorrow and make sure, but I don't think its NLA.Discontinued might be possible, but NLA... I doubt it. It should still be available... and if not, I'm going to wrap the one I have and put it in a safety deposit box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Wez Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I'm glad I got one off ebay acouple days ago. I wasn't really looking for one but it was there and I grabbed it, good timing I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zilvia_gt Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks Rob, I sent you an email. I have 3 options for you. Either I can make you a rear sump from a front pan RB20 sump that will suit the RB26 and supply the pickup to suit..... Or... I can supply a brand new stock rear pan sump and custom 26 pick up...... Or....I can supply a brand new rear pan sump which has been modified, high capacity, baffled with surge tank, breathers and a custom pickup. E-mail me rips@inspire.net.nz if your interested Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vindicare Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 how much would a custom sump be RIPSNZ? PM me if you please. thanks Aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Its true Raff....I have confirmed it about a month ago. C'est impossiblé!!! I doooooo have on that I may not use... or I may. Depends on whether or not my Dry Sump system comes to fruition. hmmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Wez Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Well I'm right back in the boat with you guys. The pan I got from ebay was for a 25. Thats what I get for not looking at the part# close enough My first step towards the 26 swap is an epic fail. And I guess there really isn't a way to mod the 25 pan to work right???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I am in the same boat as u guys. I talked to Mac at Mckinney Motorsports and he said he was looking into possibly making a few locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPSNZ Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I've had about 6 or 7 guys contact me today about doing proper high quality, high capacity rear pan RB25 or 26 oil pan and pickup kits for 240z. I've given prices and if a few of you get together its going to save quite a bit. Only thing I'll have to check is availability and time scale for multiple units, I know I have access to 1 or 2 new rear pan sumps right now though. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) RIPSNZ wrote: I've had about 6 or 7 guys contact me today about doing proper high quality, high capacity rear pan RB25 or 26 oil pan and pickup kits for 240z. I've given prices and if a few of you get together its going to save quite a bit. Only thing I'll have to check is availability and time scale for multiple units, I know I have access to 1 or 2 new rear pan sumps right now though. Are the prices public some where? I seem to have missed that info if so... thanks Rob joel Edited March 6, 2009 by J. Soileau RB26zcar Added RIPSNZ quote in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I got mine from nismoparts.com a few months ago for $160. The Z31 RB20 pickup is also NLA. I modified my front sump pickup to work with the rear sump pan. You can't just cut the pan and rotate it 180deg as the angle of the pan bottom will be the opposite from the way the engine is tilted. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Are the prices public some where? I seem to have missed that info if so... thanks Rob joel I was told: All in, door to door, new rear pan modified to high capacity w/surg tank, baffles, breathers, includes custom pickup. $930 for , or $779 if we can get 5 to 7 people to purchase. (1850 NZD / 1550 NZD). What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarlick Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 For those of you just starting out in this endeavor I would jump on this. As a matter of fact I am, I just paypal'ed Rob for the whole setup. I have the slightly modified 200zr pan that I will gladly sell for the price I paid for it from nismo after I get my new setup from Rob. But, for you RB25/26 guys the sump is inadequate and you will still have to make a pickup. If your a fabricator, know what you're doing and have the time then knock yourself out. I on the other hand am an ameture and don't have the time. I will easily have $10k in the motor, tranny, mounts, wireing, gauges, etc. and for less than $1k I am going to have an expertly made parts by a world class fabricator that will eliminate that crap I cobbled together and protect my investment up to 1000+ hp. For Christ's sake the guy has the fastest 240Z in the world, that just sounds cool. This is a steal deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Wez Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 For those of you just starting out in this endeavor I would jump on this. As a matter of fact I am, I just paypal'ed Rob for the whole setup. I have the slightly modified 200zr pan that I will gladly sell for the price I paid for it from nismo after I get my new setup from Rob. But, for you RB25/26 guys the sump is inadequate and you will still have to make a pickup. If your a fabricator, know what you're doing and have the time then knock yourself out. I on the other hand am an ameture and don't have the time. I will easily have $10k in the motor, tranny, mounts, wireing, gauges, etc. and for less than $1k I am going to have an expertly made parts by a world class fabricator that will eliminate that crap I cobbled together and protect my investment up to 1000+ hp. For Christ's sake the guy has the fastest Z in the world, that just sounds cool. This is a steal deal. Amen. I think I'll probably jump on it too, even though I don't have the $ right now, the ol' CC is going to have to come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zreddy Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Hey they doesnt sound like a bad idea either... plz lmk more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I was told:All in, door to door, new rear pan modified to high capacity w/surg tank, baffles, breathers, includes custom pickup. $930 for , or $779 if we can get 5 to 7 people to purchase. (1850 NZD / 1550 NZD). What do you think? I'd like to see pics of it all laid out where we can see exactly what your getting. I know Rob is the Man when it comes to RB fabrication... I'd just like to see it first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac708 Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I'd like to see pics of it all laid out where we can see exactly what your getting. I know Rob is the Man when it comes to RB fabrication... I'd just like to see it first Yup, I'm sure it will a quality product, but let's let Rob figure out the details first. I'm thinking this will work out well. So how do the group buys work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Wez Posted March 7, 2009 Share Posted March 7, 2009 I emailed Rob about pics, so maybe he'll post them up. After looking at his other custom pieces, you know its going to be sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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