Moroso Pan Availability - LotusTalk

Tpup · 10-09-2009, 12:09 PM

Howdy,

Does anyone know of a retailer that stocks these? I called Moroso and was sent to Summitt, they don't have them. The local Moroso guys don't have them either.

Thanks in advance!
Roy

jim-clayton · 10-09-2009, 12:40 PM

Monkey Wrench

tomrev · 10-09-2009, 02:24 PM

Just received my pan yesterday; Paul Fink Motorsports, sales@race-mart.com
cost was $470. Tom

Tpup · 10-09-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys. I ordered one.

Roy

EricH · 10-09-2009, 03:30 PM

Tom, let us know if it leaky or if you are doing anything to prevent (or did Paul Fink check in some way)? Also, in some models the side without the sump is more shallow than others. Thanks!

tomrev · 10-09-2009, 05:54 PM

It sounds like Moroso makes them as they receive the orders, so you'l get the latest version. It took about 3 weeks after the order to receive the pan. Looking at the welds, I can't imagine how the pan could leak; it has both inside and outside TIG welded joints at almost all joints. I will add a heli-coil at the drain port before install, and think it will be trouble free. ( I hope!) All in all, a very nice bit of workmanship.

chotto · 10-09-2009, 06:07 PM

If you search, there have been many cases of leaky pans. A lot were due to flatness. They may have cleared that up by now.

Certified Lotus · 10-09-2009, 07:35 PM

Mine is fine without any leaks since install over 2000 track miles ago.

Frank Amoroso · 10-10-2009, 07:47 AM

I don't know if that means the oil pan is stupified or what, but FWIW...

Sector111's Tasty Innovations Blog: Sector111 Baffled Oil Pan

tomrev · 10-10-2009, 11:07 AM

The new Moroso pan's mating flange has been surfaced after fabrication; looks like a swirl, surface plane pattern. I'm guessing this is to address the problem from the past pan's leaking at the engine joint. If I could master the ability to resize photo's I'd show it, but I can't seem to do it. It has trap doors in all four directions, as well as the windage plate, which was a big reason I went with the pan. Overall, it is very well made, and I look forward to having it installed. ( due to work, and travel, won't go on till March)

Jack · 10-12-2009, 05:33 PM

I've got a new one (never used/installed) in the box available for $400 plus actual shipping costs ... shipped from LA.

Let me know if interested.

apk919 · 10-12-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomrev

The new Moroso pan's mating flange has been surfaced after fabrication; looks like a swirl, surface plane pattern. I'm guessing this is to address the problem from the past pan's leaking at the engine joint. If I could master the ability to resize photo's I'd show it, but I can't seem to do it. It has trap doors in all four directions, as well as the windage plate, which was a big reason I went with the pan. Overall, it is very well made, and I look forward to having it installed. ( due to work, and travel, won't go on till March)

This is what my pan looked like before installation. It's been in for over 6 months; absolutely no leaks.

ericwgexige · 10-16-2009, 06:42 PM

My Moroso pan looked just like the above picture, but it was seriously warped on the mating surface from the welding process. I took it to a machine shop and had them surface mill/grind it for perfect flatness. Just make sure to get all of the milling/grinding shavings out afterwards!

Greenstreak · 10-16-2009, 08:37 PM

JNZ Tuning is running a sale on Moroso pans on Spyderchat.com: The Online Community for Toyota MR2 Spyder Enthusiasts! for $439.99.

Green Hornet · 10-16-2009, 10:36 PM

PM sent to Jack -

Thanks Jack -

For those of you who have mounted them; did you use a

gasket (what material)
gasket compound
or both

Thanks

apk919 · 10-16-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

PM sent to Jack -

Thanks Jack -

For those of you who have mounted them; did you use a

gasket (what material)
gasket compound
or both

Thanks

No gasket, just the Toyota FIPG (Form In Place Gasket) compound.

EDIT: Make sure that you seal the bungs that you're not using (there are two of them on the pan). They will likely leak otherwise...

Green Hornet · 10-17-2009, 08:19 AM

Thanks APK

I appreciate the tip

ericwgexige · 10-17-2009, 09:34 PM

Hondabond only.

10-09-2009, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tpup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 342	Moroso Pan Availability Howdy, Does anyone know of a retailer that stocks these? I called Moroso and was sent to Summitt, they don't have them. The local Moroso guys don't have them either. Thanks in advance! Roy

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10-09-2009, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
tomrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Traverse City, Mi. Posts: 87 Images: 10	Just received my pan yesterday; Paul Fink Motorsports, sales@race-mart.com cost was $470. Tom

10-09-2009, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tpup Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 342	Thanks guys. I ordered one. Roy

10-09-2009, 05:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
tomrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Traverse City, Mi. Posts: 87 Images: 10	It sounds like Moroso makes them as they receive the orders, so you'l get the latest version. It took about 3 weeks after the order to receive the pan. Looking at the welds, I can't imagine how the pan could leak; it has both inside and outside TIG welded joints at almost all joints. I will add a heli-coil at the drain port before install, and think it will be trouble free. ( I hope!) All in all, a very nice bit of workmanship.

10-10-2009, 07:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Frank Amoroso Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder. CO Posts: 357	Sector111 Baffled Oil Pan I don't know if that means the oil pan is stupified or what, but FWIW... Sector111's Tasty Innovations Blog: Sector111 Baffled Oil Pan __________________ Frank Amoroso Whatever Press Vehicle(s) I'm driving this week www.twitter.com/famoroso Ever take a risk? A real risk? The kind of risk that makes you feel alive? It's... spectacular, isn't it?

10-10-2009, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
tomrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Traverse City, Mi. Posts: 87 Images: 10	The new Moroso pan's mating flange has been surfaced after fabrication; looks like a swirl, surface plane pattern. I'm guessing this is to address the problem from the past pan's leaking at the engine joint. If I could master the ability to resize photo's I'd show it, but I can't seem to do it. It has trap doors in all four directions, as well as the windage plate, which was a big reason I went with the pan. Overall, it is very well made, and I look forward to having it installed. ( due to work, and travel, won't go on till March)

10-12-2009, 05:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,072	I've got a new one (never used/installed) in the box available for $400 plus actual shipping costs ... shipped from LA. Let me know if interested. __________________ Jack '07 Exige Cup 255 '08 2-Eleven Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup

10-16-2009, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
ericwgexige Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 390 Images: 2	My Moroso pan looked just like the above picture, but it was seriously warped on the mating surface from the welding process. I took it to a machine shop and had them surface mill/grind it for perfect flatness. Just make sure to get all of the milling/grinding shavings out afterwards! __________________ '07 CO Exige S TrkPk/TourPk/TrkContrl/Star - Braille 13.1lb batt, 2bular 8x24, Green filter, desnorkle, Gotham, shifter mods, Moroso oil pan, Pagid RS 4-2, fettled '91 NSX Blk/Blk many suspension mods,headers,exhaust(SOLD) '01 Integra GSR Blk/Blk Comptech header, intake, & rear tie/sway bar '04 CBR 600 F4i Red/Blk '01 Honda Rebel 250 - 80mpg!

10-16-2009, 08:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Greenstreak Lotus Wannabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Doylestown, Pa Posts: 331	JNZ Tuning is running a sale on Moroso pans on Spyderchat.com: The Online Community for Toyota MR2 Spyder Enthusiasts! for $439.99. __________________ 2000 MR2 Spyder(s)

10-16-2009, 10:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
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10-17-2009, 09:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
ericwgexige Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 390 Images: 2	Hondabond only. __________________ '07 CO Exige S TrkPk/TourPk/TrkContrl/Star - Braille 13.1lb batt, 2bular 8x24, Green filter, desnorkle, Gotham, shifter mods, Moroso oil pan, Pagid RS 4-2, fettled '91 NSX Blk/Blk many suspension mods,headers,exhaust(SOLD) '01 Integra GSR Blk/Blk Comptech header, intake, & rear tie/sway bar '04 CBR 600 F4i Red/Blk '01 Honda Rebel 250 - 80mpg!