VAC Motorsports | N54 Oil Pan Baffle Teaser Pics - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mike@VAC · 03-29-2013, 12:07 PM

Our final prototype is done and it passes with flying colors. I should have 50 in stock in a few weeks....more on that later. For now, some cool pics

Autobahn335i · 03-29-2013, 12:16 PM

Awesome! Groupbuy anyone?

farbmw · 03-29-2013, 02:53 PM

Would there be any welding needed to install this?

MDORPHN · 03-29-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farbmw

Would there be any welding needed to install this?

Yes, needs to be spot-welded in place.

Neil

Mike@VAC · 03-29-2013, 03:27 PM

Yes, weld in for sure.

Mahhvinn · 03-29-2013, 03:44 PM

Awesome work, Mike!

I know what's next for my car.

CaptainInsano · 03-29-2013, 04:02 PM

gimme

jyeah · 03-29-2013, 04:06 PM

Can't wait....

Rotorocious · 03-29-2013, 04:55 PM

gimme!

SRanch335i · 03-29-2013, 05:16 PM

Excuse my ignorance....what does this do?

onesuperboi · 03-29-2013, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SRanch335i

Excuse my ignorance....what does this do?

A quick google search provided me the answer of preventing oil starvation and an alternative to a dry sump (which is more expensive and offered for M3s).

vasillalov · 03-29-2013, 05:30 PM

It should also limit the frothing effect from the crankshaft lobes splashing constantly the oil. There will be less bubbles in the oil pump pick-up area.

Continue5 · 03-29-2013, 07:34 PM

. I am not trying to lose another engine, this will add some piece of mind. Great job VAC looks promising. Any ballpark of the price this will carry?

tahoerdr · 03-31-2013, 10:17 PM

I believe the XI oil pan is a different pan design, am I right? Any plans for an XI pan?

HPF 335i #1 · 04-01-2013, 12:20 AM

Vac seems to really be making all of the "other stuff" we need.

What else is in store for the future Vac? Do you sell replacement heads or is it a send in and return deal? sorry, my computer/net over here limits what i can see... I cant even see the pics above.

tinnsoldaten · 04-01-2013, 05:52 AM

PM price....

JamesM3M5 · 04-01-2013, 10:22 PM

Yes the Xi pan is different and requires about 10-12 hours to remove and refit. I don't think there will be much of a market for an Xi pan baffle.

Have you had a chance to check it against the N55 pickup? I think the pans are the same, but the pickup is a bit slimmer on the N55, making it a slam dunk.

ashmostro · 04-01-2013, 10:46 PM

Nice

Alpina_B3_Lux · 04-02-2013, 05:31 AM

Great work VAC. Looking forward to seeing the final price of this - I'm definitely interested.

Alpina_B3_Lux

MDORPHN · 04-02-2013, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HPF 335i #1

Vac seems to really be making all of the "other stuff" we need.

What else is in store for the future Vac? Do you sell replacement heads or is it a send in and return deal? sorry, my computer/net over here limits what i can see... I cant even see the pics above.

Agree that VAC is a terrific outfit, but feel obligated to point out the JamesM3M5 at RRT Racing in Sterling, VA fabricated two prototypes: one for VAC and the other for my 1M.

Neil

Mike@VAC · 04-02-2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDORPHN

Agree that VAC is a terrific outfit, but feel obligated to point out the JamesM3M5 at RRT Racing in Sterling, VA fabricated two prototypes: one for VAC and the other for my 1M.
Neil

RRT is a VAC dealer and long term respected partner. When I post an official thread (soon) there will be more info.

Rotorocious · 04-15-2013, 09:25 PM

03-29-2013, 12:07 PM	#1
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03-29-2013, 03:27 PM	#5
Mike@VAC BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 VF Supercharged, 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 778 iTrader: (0)	Yes, weld in for sure. __________________ Authorized STOCKING dealer: JRZ Suspension, Nitron Suspension, VF Engineering, Active Autowerke, Brembo, Forgeline, Quaife, OS Giken, Schrick, Arrow, CP, Carrillo, Tilton, ARP, Cometic, Pectel, AIM Sports, VP fuel/meth. Est. 1984 \| Follow us on Facebook! \| VAC Blog \| mike@vacmotorsports.com \| AIM: MichaelAMalloy

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Mahhvinn EUROPROJEKTZ Drives: backwards Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA (Bay Area) Posts: 7,601 iTrader: (15) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [2.00]	Awesome work, Mike! I know what's next for my car. __________________ LTMW\|SPEEDELEMENT\|EUROPROJEKTZ #TeamStretchNPoke

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jyeah Private First Class Drives: 2010 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 120 iTrader: (1)	Can't wait....

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Rotorocious Major Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,220 iTrader: (3)	gimme!

03-29-2013, 05:16 PM	#10
SRanch335i Second Lieutenant Drives: Silver 2008 335I Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	Excuse my ignorance....what does this do?

03-29-2013, 05:30 PM	#12
vasillalov Mad Linux Guru On The Loose Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,993 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i E90 [4.00]	It should also limit the frothing effect from the crankshaft lobes splashing constantly the oil. There will be less bubbles in the oil pump pick-up area. __________________ Equal Opportunity Harasser! 6MT \| COBB \| AR \| AE \| Forge DV \| HPF \| P3 Gauge \| Hybrid Intake \| O.S.Giken TCD \| M3 bits BMWCCA #447439

03-29-2013, 07:34 PM	#13
Continue5 Enlisted Member Drives: 5-thirty-5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Niles Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	. I am not trying to lose another engine, this will add some piece of mind. Great job VAC looks promising. Any ballpark of the price this will carry?

03-31-2013, 10:17 PM	#14
tahoerdr Private Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 83 iTrader: (3)	I believe the XI oil pan is a different pan design, am I right? Any plans for an XI pan?

04-01-2013, 12:20 AM	#15
HPF 335i #1 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6AT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ft. Riley Kansas Posts: 755 iTrader: (0)	Vac seems to really be making all of the "other stuff" we need. What else is in store for the future Vac? Do you sell replacement heads or is it a send in and return deal? sorry, my computer/net over here limits what i can see... I cant even see the pics above.

04-01-2013, 05:52 AM	#16
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04-01-2013, 10:22 PM	#17
JamesM3M5 Some dude Drives: E28 M5, E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,567 iTrader: (0)	Yes the Xi pan is different and requires about 10-12 hours to remove and refit. I don't think there will be much of a market for an Xi pan baffle. Have you had a chance to check it against the N55 pickup? I think the pans are the same, but the pickup is a bit slimmer on the N55, making it a slam dunk. __________________ RRT Racing E92 335i/6MT Dinan Stage 3 intercooler, oil cooler, intake, flash. E28 M5, R171 SLK350

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