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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 01:29 PM
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All tig'ed up! Almost finished. Should be shipping out Monday!


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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 03:21 PM
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all tig'ed up! Almost finished. Should be shipping out monday!

awsome!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 1, 2019 | 04:31 PM
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Oh man! I can't wait!!
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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 07:03 AM
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If I continue to say “Thanks” does it start to lose meaning? I hope not.
Thanks kaj for keeping us posted.
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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 11:06 AM
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I'll be very happy to finally have a good all around oil pan too.
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Old Feb 2, 2019 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by APEXR
If I continue to say “Thanks” does it start to lose meaning? I hope not.
Thanks kaj for keeping us posted.
No worries! I don't mind at all.

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I'll be very happy to finally have a good all around oil pan too.
I wanted to have him build me another one to have as a back up, but I can't afford it, right now
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Old Feb 3, 2019 | 08:05 PM
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If anyone else wants one built, I’m down for 2. I think we need a group of 7 pans to get another batch built.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 09:42 AM
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Hey, guys. Pans are done. Please check your email ASAP! Gracias!
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 03:27 PM
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Hey, guys. Pans are done. Please check your email ASAP! Gracias!
Thanks!!!!
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ace75
If anyone else wants one built, I’m down for 2. I think we need a group of 7 pans to get another batch built.
Edit: Can't decide if I should or not, might miss my chance but I already have a JUN pan and only autocross lately. PM me if you absolutely need one more person for another batch. The long warm up time is rough too.

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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 05:41 PM
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If anyone else wants one built, I’m down for 2. I think we need a group of 7 pans to get another batch built.
Just five.

Also, All pans, going forward, will need to be new, otherwise the fabricator will need to charge extra for hot taking/acid washing used stuff.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 05:48 PM
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Just five.

Also, All pans, going forward, will need to be new, otherwise the fabricator will need to charge extra for hot taking/acid washing used stuff.
It's not worth the risk of using an old oil pan to build with when it's only $190 for a new pan. A blown engine or spun bearing will cost more than $190.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006EvoIXer
It's not worth the risk of using an old oil pan to build with when it's only $190 for a new pan. A blown engine or spun bearing will cost more than $190.
They are pretty easy to clean up, once the old sump is removed. Everything can be cleaned from the baffling area. It's just time consuming and an extra couple of steps. It delays the build process by a day. He says he'd probably charge enough that it's worth it to just use a new pan
Plus, if all pans are new, then there's no need to keep track of whom sent which one. New pans makes things easier all the way around.
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 06:47 PM
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I have an old oil pan if anyone wants it.
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 07:03 PM
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All oil pans shipped today. Again, sorry for the delay. Tracking numbers will be posted on the Google doc as soon as I receive them. I will be emailing out some "care" instructions tomorrow LOL.

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