I am looking to see if there is any interest in a replacement oil filter pedestal which will include two 1/8" NPT taps.



Made from billet aluminum, fitment is same as stock. The pedestal will have a slightly deeper oil resivoir below the filter to minimzie oil spillage when removing the old filter. The overall height of the pedestal will remain unchanged from stock.



Advantages:

-No more using a universal adaptor that rasies the oil filter which in return requires removal of components.

-Has two NTP taps for pressure and temperature.

-Minimize oil spill when removing old filter.

-Fits same as stock!

-Looks really trick!!



Here is a picture of the part.

a. price

b. Numerous versions of this are already out there

[quote name='banzaitoyota' date='Jun 4 2005, 03:56 PM']a. price

b. Numerous versions of this are already out there


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I am still working the pricing out which is why I did not post it yet. Besides if there is enough interest I will set up a group buy and the prices will be better. As a rough estimate probably in the $65-85 range.



Numerous versions? You want to enlighten me on these numerous other versions you speak of? I am aware of only one other stock replacement that FC3S.Org use to produce and I know they no longer produce these.

SDJ has one. Oh btw: It also has a feed port for the front bearing. Pineapple also has a similiar piece

Mazdatrix.com also makes a similar adapter for $85

I was doing some searching and saw that MazdaTrix no has a pedestal, which from the looks of it looks just liek the old Speedmachine.



banzaitoyota, could not find anything on SDJ or Pineapples. On the SDJ were does this feed port route to? Or how does it route to it? I don't think it is really desireable nor important. On a full out race car I could see value.

I wouldn't be complaining about having too many part suppliers, competition keeps the prices down.



Sorry about the small rant - In Ireland we're hardly spoilt for choice.



Mark

Dont get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I think his efforts are better off elsewhere

[quote name='eyecandy' date='Jun 5 2005, 10:14 AM']I was doing some searching and saw that MazdaTrix no has a pedestal, which from the looks of it looks just liek the old Speedmachine.


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mazdatrix has been selling that adaptor for a loooooooooooong time



even before the internet!

[quote name='Rob x-7' date='Jun 5 2005, 06:22 PM']mazdatrix has been selling that adaptor for a loooooooooooong time



even before the internet!


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I never saw it on their page ( nor in there catalogs I have) since yesterday. No matter what I am not here to argue how long they have beening producing them what other companies are out there producing, I am here to see if any one is interested in the pedestal I am offering.

like this:



http://www.mrcmfg.com/respeed/fc.html

actually i see yours doesnt raise the filter up as much, so its not the same as the mazdatrix one



I stand corrected



maybe clearance is more of a issue on FDs, I see no problem getting the filter off a FC with the oil block.

I need to use up my supply of stock mazda filters so i can get the RB relocation kit

[quote name='Cheers!' date='Jun 6 2005, 05:27 PM']I need to use up my supply of stock mazda filters so i can get the RB relocation kit


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May I ask why you are planning on getting the relocation kit?

[quote name='eyecandy' date='Jun 4 2005, 05:27 PM']I am still working the pricing out which is why I did not post it yet. Besides if there is enough interest I will set up a group buy and the prices will be better. As a rough estimate probably in the $65-85 range.



Numerous versions? You want to enlighten me on these numerous other versions you speak of? I am aware of only one other stock replacement that FC3S.Org use to produce and I know they no longer produce these.


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FC3s.org now sells their products out of the shop they set up. Thier site is www.speedmachineperformance.com I just bought a pedestal from craig about a week ago. If you wish to produce them thats cool. If you are just looking to buy one their are still some out there.

[quote name='eyecandy' date='Jun 7 2005, 07:34 AM']May I ask why you are planning on getting the relocation kit?


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Run a bigger filter. A filter that is cheaper and easier to find. One that is easier to get to... those are some of the reasons...

[quote name='Cheers!' date='Jun 7 2005, 06:06 PM']Run a bigger filter. A filter that is cheaper and easier to find. One that is easier to get to... those are some of the reasons...


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how much easier is it then the top of the engine at the firewall?

Isnt it just as easy to get the stock filter is it is any other filter you will put on there will it not? Seems like better things to spend money on then a filter relocation kit?

[quote name='Rob x-7' date='Jun 7 2005, 09:11 PM']how much easier is it then the top of the engine at the firewall?

Isnt it just as easy to get the stock filter is it is any other filter you will put on there will it not? Seems like better things to spend money on then a filter relocation kit?


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I find it difficult for me. I have a lot of stuff near that area. With the S5 TII you have to contend with the TMIC, power steering, the brake lines. etc etc. I have to wear long sleeve shirt whenever I change the filter or else I run the risk of cutting my arm trying to get at it.

remove your P/S :p it's not worth it

I should have final pricing available shortly, and if there is enough interest I would be willing to setup a GB for the initial release. Post up if you are interested.

I finalized the pricing, the launch pricing will be:



$75 w/free shipping to lower 48.



Or



If 10 or more are interested pricing will drop to $65 shipped to lower 48. I will give a few days to see what kind of interest there is before I would setup a group buy.

[quote name='eyecandy' date='Jun 12 2005, 10:18 PM']I finalized the pricing, the launch pricing will be:



$75 w/free shipping to lower 48.



Or



If 10 or more are interested pricing will drop to $65 shipped to lower 48. I will give a few days to see what kind of interest there is before I would setup a group buy.


[/quote]



So what about the canadian folks? Don't tell me you are going to descrimiate against them as well....

[quote name='Cheers!' date='Jun 13 2005, 07:30 AM']So what about the canadian folks? Don't tell me you are going to descrimiate against them as well....


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I am sorry I forgot about you guys. This is what I am going to do. Shipping will be about $16.50 3-4 days and $13.50 4-10 days, which is approx 3-4x more expesnsive than shipping within US. I am going to go with the 4-10 days as my standard to Canada, therefore add $5; so $80 (or $70 if 10 or more) and I will cover the rest of the shipping, sound fair??

Anyone else interested?

While the GB thread is in the process of getting approved, and to waste no time I am going to post the info here.



This Group Buy is for replacement oil filter pedestals for the FC3S and FD3S. The GB will end 6/30/05 (unless I get enough requests to extend the deadline). Upon completion of the group buy the pedestals will be machined and shipped promptly (estimated 2 weeks from end of GB)



Pricing:

-FC3S

$75 w/free shipping (Qty 1-10)

$65 w/free shipping (Qty 11+)

-FD3S

$85 w/free shipping (Qty 1-10)

$75 w/free shipping (Qty 11+)



**Shipping outside of the of the US is the following; Canada add $5, worldwide add $8



A non-refundable $20 deposit will be required to guarantee a spot in the group buy; the balance will be due upon completion of the group buy. I will notify the buyers with the balance due as well as keeping the GB thread up to date. As always payments will be only be accepted via paypal for yours and my protection.



Paypal addy is: seeltuned@aol.com



Please include the following:

-Name

-Address

-Telephone

-Forum username

-FC or FD pedestal

Here is the link to the GB pass the word along! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/ind...howtopic=52680

Last day for the group buy! If there is is enough interest I may extend it a few days for you FC guys.



https://www.nopistons.com/forums/ind...howtopic=52680