I spoke this morning with the manufacturing rep for a large
aftermarket and racing oil pan manufacturer who says that for a
minumum order of 25-50 units will make a pan to order for our
specifications. Price will be subject to design specs but
approximately $200/unit sounds feasible with prices dropping with
size
of run. We have previously discussed a "chopped" pan that would cost
this much!
I would expect 25-50 units should be no trouble for this group (with
75 members and growing) and I expect KEP would be interested in a
standing order.
Now.....for the engineers out there......WHO WILL DESIGN THE THING??
This is a chance for a wide or "winged" pan that could solve
the clearance problems for 2wd and Syncro conversions and also have
the dipstick available at the license plate flap. Another option
would be for a socket for a temp sensor.
Gentlemen.....start your pencils...START DESIGNING!!!
P.S. Does anyone know if the 2.2l and 2.5l use the same oil pan
(thinking for the future....are you listening KEP???)
Warren Chapman
'90 Syncro Westy
