Kaizen Motorsports & Performance

[soapra]

Reign_Maker approved


Hello,

My name Is Jose and I’m the owner of Kaizen Motorsports & performance. I have been around Supras for over six years now and have built many MK3's with 7M's, 1JZ's and 2JZ power plants. I sold Engine clips and engine sets to many forum members years back, to some of the first running 1jz's here on Supramania, Supraforums and Socalsupras. I'm no longer part owner of Driftmotion, I'm sure Aaron has told some of you by now.

This is my own company, I will be creating a website were most of you can buy performance goods for your Supras and engine clips at new prices. I'm working closely with a good friend of mine that brings containers full of wheels and other JDM stuff three times a month to bring over JDM Supra stuff and JZ engines. He is heading to Japan this month and will have more news for me later on.


I have right now in the works with my machinist a fully blue printed, Coated and new oil pump for the 7MGTE. I will have pictures of this pump up soon and will share a little more about it later this week. I will have a motor running with it in a few days to give you guys’ feedback on the pump and the improvements over stock and shimmed pumps. If you are building and engine right now you can send your new pumps in for these services. If you want more info please post here or send me a PM.

Also in the works is a Group A replica pan. My machinist is going to send a stock pan in to one of his sources and will be making a one of for me to show pictures of. That should be happening this coming month. :naughty:

1JZ and 2JZ MK3's don't worry I didn't forget about you, some things are in the making soon!

Thank you all for your time and I'm exited and looking forward to meet your needs.



Jose V.
Kaizen Motorsports & Performance
626-757-8540


Edit:

The oil pump Service for people with new oil pumps is going to cost 175.00 including return shipping and paypal fees. If you want to buy a new pump, ready to go the price is set at 325.00 for the first 10 pumps ordered. Price on the new pump is plus shipping and paypal fees. I'm the authorized reseller for these pumps. The guy making these is also doing other types of pumps. He is working on a 1jz/2jz pumps for me and he also does domestics too! His website will be up soon. If you have questions please feel free to ask.

Pics from second page

Pump taken apart

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_allparts.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/allparts.jpg)

Uncoated gears

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_uncoatedstockgears.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/uncoatedstockgears.jpg)

Uncoated pump body

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_uncoatedpumpbody.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/uncoatedpumpbody.jpg)

Coated and finished assembly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_finishedassembly-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/finishedassembly-1.jpg)

coated parts

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_coatedparts-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/coatedparts-1.jpg)

[garagefujimoto]

Sounds great Jose.

I know what Kaizen means..so you better live up to it LOL :)

Did I hear a hint of JZ (A70) upgraded oil pan?

Put me on the list, I havent dropped the engine in yet

[soapra]

Yes, I will live up to it! The oil pan is for MA70 dude. I dont think the JZ motors need a better oil pan.

[garagefujimoto]

oh ok LOL

[GeneStarWindGSW]

I dropped you a message, so hit me up but no response :(

[soapra]

PM'ing you.

[starscream5000]

PM sent.

[soapra]

PM replied to.

[black91turbo]

Interested in the oil pan for the 7m... shoot me a pm about price and such please

[woodytsi]

man it's about time someone fixed the oil pump crap
woody

[soapra]

I will be heading out tomorrow to give an oil pan to the "oil pan man"
The oil pump Service for people with new oil pumps is going to cost 175.00 including return shipping and paypal fees.

[Ken]

congrats Jose, you'll get my business for sure.

[soapra]

Pics of the the First pump I had modified. :aigo: One of my friends was the one that suplied the first pump to be modified. He is also the one guy that is steping up to the plate for the group A replica pan. The pan is going to be crazy and have better oil control then the group A pan!

Pump taken apart

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_allparts.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/allparts.jpg)

Uncoated gears

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_uncoatedstockgears.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/uncoatedstockgears.jpg)

Uncoated pump body

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_uncoatedpumpbody.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/uncoatedpumpbody.jpg)

Coated and finished assembly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_finishedassembly-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/finishedassembly-1.jpg)

coated parts

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/th_coatedparts-1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/upgraded%20oil%20pumps/coatedparts-1.jpg)

Price on the Pump new with all the work done to it is set at a sale price of 325.00 plus shipping and paypal for the first 10 pumps. :aigo: So if you are in the middle of a built this would be the time to upgrade your stock oil pump. I will be getting the first 10 pumps made this next week, and should be ready to ship in two weeks after all the work is done to them.

[Doward]

What's done on the oil pumps? Just coating the internals?

[Ckanderson]

looks like he just coated them with coating to tighten up the clearences..

[Poodles]

possibly machined the body to bring the tolerances tighter as well...

[soapra]

What's done on the oil pumps? Just coating the internals?


This is an Email that the machinist send to me. He wanted me to share with you all:

All pumps are disassembled

-clearances checked (gear spur to housing, gear end play and gear mesh)

-ported ( inner corners radiused and oil path smoothed [less oil shear])
-laped ( pump housing and end plate [housing seals better and improves low speed pressure])
-Coated (inner housing, drive shaft, idler shaft and gears [tightens clearances, reduses friction, reduces heat and improves wear])

-blueprinted (clearances set at closer tolerances [improves low speed pressure and reduces losses])

-Relief spring shimmed (1.5mm/.060 shim added [adds 10% oil pressure increases at high speed])
-and assembled with break in lubricant (improves break in, immediate pressure at startup [thick formula primes pump then breaks down into oil to improve over all break in of motor {high zinc content}])

Most of the information will be on his site. For now this is what he wants me to share with you all.

[OneJoeZee]

Always bet on black/

[HIDPLANET]

I agree with Joe. Jose is well respected in the Supra Community.
I trust my car and money with Jose any day of the week and respect his knowledge, workmanship, personality and business. I dont like to read disrespectful post against Jose because he is not just out to push parts or make a quick buck. He will stand behind his parts and services.

[soapra]

Wow, this is getting out of hand. The past is in the past. We have both moved on now. This thread is not the place for this talk. The split has not been easy for either one of us, and many things have been said on both sides.

Here is the only thing I posted on the forums about Jose, on 6/17/07:


Jose sent me a request yesterday to take the picture down off my site with his car in it. I did immediately, because I really don't want people to associate us, and I don't want to use his car as advertisement for my company. Jose and I have a gentelmans agreement that he's not going to sell the custom parts Driftmotion is selling now. He's going to make his name with new items and new projects, and I don't have any problem with that.

I talked to the machinist yesterday and told him that I only want a couple oil pumps now, so as not to compete with Jose releasing them on the forum at a special price. Jose gave him the first used pump to prototype on, and I gave him the first new pump.

This thread should be cleaned up and let Jose do his thing.


Thanks Aaron. That means alot to me.

[Zerocool]

I am exited for you Jose! :) You have helped me out more then a few times as well you have my support 110%!!

[Ckanderson]

I am also 100% Jose. i bought a super rare 1jz center cover off him!

[soapra]

Sorry for no updates, I have 6 projects going on full tilt right now. Oil pumps will be in my hands on friday and off to the machinist it goes. JZ oil pumps or on the same truck!

[slowsupratt]

And i'm one of those projects...Jose is a great guy and will treat you right. He sure knows his stuff and tells everything like it is.

[fstlane88]

Good to hear the shop is up and running Jose, you'll definitely be getting my business, as you have in the past.

[Supra469]

Subscribed

[soapra]

Three 7M Oil pumps are going to be ready next week. The test engine will fire up this week, stay tuned!

[soapra]

My good friend and I have been working on the site today. Email is also working.

www.kaizenmotorsport.com
jose@kaizenmotorsport.com


Site is not completely ready yet. Still in the early stages.

Pumps for 7M will be in this week.

[Jaguar]

I like the logo on the site. I'm sure that I'll be under the Projects link soon enough. Looking good Jose. Kaizen FTW!

[HIDPLANET]

Let me know if you need any help with the site Jose.

[7Mboost]

JDM wheels, ftmfw! Definatley interested when you get some.

[jdmk3_87t]

Hurray for Josay!

Now lets go take pics of our coches!

[soapra]

Thanks guys!


I will call on you one day and make you an offer you can't refuse.

:naughty: :biglaugh: :sarcasm:

[OneJoeZee]

This shop is mega coolio!

[starscream5000]

You logo looks like it's spelled "kaizon" with the turbo as the "E", but I like the initial layout ;).

[HIDPLANET]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/sidekickchuck/kaizen.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/sidekickchuck/kaizen2.jpg

[roadwarrior87]

^^that's pretty cool. :icon_bigg

[OneJoeZee]

The JDM character in the back makes it authentic!

[IJ.]

Sort of reminds me of>>

http://www.actionfig.com/simpsons/mrsparkle.gif

[HIDPLANET]

Added a girl for balance. :)

[soapra]

Nice one Charlie!

[1jzMoe]

when are we going to see a website? i try to support everyone making stuff for the mk3 supra as long as the price isnt outregeously more expensive than he other people doing the same thing. So hopefully you come up with some parts and stuff i can spend my money on. And glad to have more people helping the community out.

[soapra]

when are we going to see a website? i try to support everyone making stuff for the mk3 supra as long as the price isnt outregeously more expensive than he other people doing the same thing. So hopefully you come up with some parts and stuff i can spend my money on. And glad to have more people helping the community out.


http://www.kaizenmotorsport.com/

That's my site. Im working on the cart and adding content to it. I have alot of stuff coming so hang in there. Im trying to plan out all the parts of the site right now. Credit car machine is ready to go with online support. Some issues came up on the pumps and the machinist told me this week for sure. They had a compressor fail and can't use any tools untill it was fixed. :nono:

Oil pans are still getting a face lift and the oil pan pickup will be remade.

I'm talking to other sources about CNC machined ported heads for all Toyota engines. Also my own line of springs(after alot of testing the Crower stuff is just alittle bit better then stock) and cams. Cams will be made with the head porting in mind(there is alot to making cams this is just some small information on what's to come) There will be a full race or street head package for all of our favorite inline 6 engines.

Here is a sneak peak of the flow bench jig for JZ engines.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_jzjig.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/jzjig.jpg)

[soapra]

I also build engines! That's what I have been up to lately. I have a Full army of cars going to Vegas this year.

1. First one is a 1jz swap with a AEM EMS, New US 2JZGTE harness, Kaaz 2 way LSD and other stuff.

2. 1.5 JZ Build the right way. Fully built head, Fully built block with crower rods and Arias pistons, and one crazy crank!

3. Two 2JZGTE's builds one for a MK4 and the other for a MK3 that Aaron and I did a wile back. One is a single turbo the other is on stock twins for a little bit.

4. Fully built 7M with ARP everything! I mean all of it! Crazy crank work.

5. one more 1JZGTE swap with some basic upgrades like 440cc injectors, HKS cams and Gears, AFC and other stuff.

Look for pictures thru out the day. I will update as I get pictures up.

ARP 7M
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics006.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics006.jpg)

more to come...

[HIDPLANET]

Wow...Kaizen Army going to Vegas.
Get some Kaizen Army stickers made :)

[OneJoeZee]

I also build engines! That's what I have been up to lately. I have a Full army of cars going to Vegas this year.

1. First one is a 1jz swap with a AEM EMS, New US 2JZGTE harness, Kaaz 2 way LSD and other stuff.

2. 1.5 JZ Build the right way. Fully built head, Fully built block with crower rods and Arias pistons, and one crazy crank!

3. Two 2JZGTE's builds one for a MK4 and the other for a MK3 that Aaron and I did a wile back. One is a single turbo the other is on stock twins for a little bit.

4. Fully built 7M with ARP everything! I mean all of it! Crazy crank work.

5. one more 1JZGTE swap with some basic upgrades like 440cc injectors, HKS cams and Gears, AFC and other stuff.

Look for pictures thru out the day. I will update as I get pictures up.

ARP 7M
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics006.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics006.jpg)

more to come...


Don't forget me foo.:nono:

[slowsupratt]

I'm one of those guys in the list :evil2: ... i wouldn't let anyone else touch my car....other then myself of course.

[Ckanderson]

I'm one of those guys in the list :evil2: ... i wouldn't let anyone else touch my car....other then myself of course.

what bout me?


jose i need a 1j in mah benz!

[Red7m]

Interested in the 7m oil pan for my build.

[soapra]

Red7m I got your PM. Your oiling system is going to be a pain to setup. I think with the upgraded 7M oil pump and the pan should take care of your oiling needs. The accusump setup will be a cool adition to a complete setup. The only problem I see with all of this stuff in the car is the number of fittings needed to do it right. I will look in to it.

[soapra]

Pics are still coming. Lots of them to choose from. I will take some more today, and will make a big post.

[bowsercake]

Its cool that you got your shop up and running. Hopefully I can drop by sometime to see it.

[honestabe]

I guess I'll chime in too and say that Jose is a miracle worker. The first time I saw him in action was on my 7MGTE that I had just got back from some podunk shop. I broke my knock sensor, so Jose and Aaron came to my rescue. Jose popped the hood and started cutting and feeling around. Within an hour my car was running good again and I was in awe. He does amazingly clean work and fast too. I even bought my 1JZ clip from him. Mr. Soapra is my hero.

Adam

[A-to-the-J]

Its cool that you got your shop up and running. Hopefully I can drop by sometime to see it.

i'm headed there on friday and bringing lunch when i pick up my car :icon_bigg
Jose is the greatest! :love:

[OneJoeZee]

which car there is your's?

[soapra]

His car is not there yet. Friday it will be drop off for some quick fixes.

[Red7m]

Red7m I got your PM. Your oiling system is going to be a pain to setup. I think with the upgraded 7M oil pump and the pan should take care of your oiling needs. The accusump setup will be a cool adition to a complete setup. The only problem I see with all of this stuff in the car is the number of fittings needed to do it right. I will look in to it.

Thats cool I would atleast like to see a decent oil cooler setup specifically for the mkiii. Also could you get back to me on the crank work that was done on this built 7m that you mentioned. With all of this talk about cnc porting of heads and cams I might hold off on my build and rethink it.

[soapra]

Sorry for the wait on the pictures of projects. Here is the latest, 1.5JZ done the right way!

Molly coated the skirts and coated top of pistons. Ultra light weight, knife edged 2jz crank with the works! Crower rods. The block is fully blue printed! The head has Crower 272 cams with Crower springs and Titanium retainers. Race bearings are installed on the mains and rods. Blue printed 2jz oil pump it's also going to be installed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics259.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics259.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics256.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics256.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics253.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics253.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics252.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics252.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics251.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics251.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics277.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics277.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics273.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics273.jpg)

[honestabe]

Can I droole now and wish that was my engine? As always Jose, you do amazing work.

Adam

[IJ.]

Jose: Can you get an end on pic of the crank showing the CW shape please?

[soapra]

Jose: Can you get an end on pic of the crank showing the CW shape please?


This is the best one I could find.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_cannonpics246.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/cannonpics246.jpg)


The crank is in the block now. I'm going to the shop today to finish up some more stuff and get one good picture for you. Or let me know if this is fine.

[slowsupratt]

Wow, that is sure one nice engine/crank...that owner is one lucky person.

[IJ.]

Jose: If you could turn the crank so the CW is facing out of the block and snap a pic from either the front or the back that would be great, if not it doesn't matter I'm just curious is all.

http://members.optushome.com.au/nxtmod/planb01t.jpg (http://members.optushome.com.au/nxtmod/planb01.jpg)

[soapra]

Wow, that is sure one nice engine/crank...that owner is one lucky person.

check your phone! I need more parts!

Jose: If you could turn the crank so the CW is facing out of the block and snap a pic from either the front or the back that would be great, if not it doesn't matter I'm just curious is all.

http://members.optushome.com.au/nxtmod/planb01t.jpg (http://members.optushome.com.au/nxtmod/planb01.jpg)


Ok, I will get right on it. :biglaugh:

[IJ.]

My guys copied the Cosworth style for the CW's and it looks like your guys have the same book ;)

[soapra]

My guys copied the Cosworth style for the CW's and it looks like your guys have the same book ;)


Crower did the crank. I'm sure he has the same Book. :biglaugh:

I just looked at your crank again, and the crank that my machinist did for the last 7M I put together looks alittle like yours, but not as drastic on the weight reduction.

[IJ.]

They hit a hard limit with mine where if they removed any more it would mess up the inherent balance and would require mallory metal added to get the balance back.

It lost 2.7kg's/5.95lbs and made a HUGE difference to the motor's personallity :D

[soapra]

Yes that's what the machinist said about the 7M crank that I was working with. I don't think they hit that mark on the 2jz crank. It balanced out just right. I will take some pics later on today. I'm trying to finish some other stuff.

[7Mboost]

waiting for mAd TytE JDm DorIFtO wheels.....

[IJ.]

Jose: Be nice to follow this and see how a short stroke motor responds to the light crank!!

No rush on the pics I'm just being nosy.

[bigaaron]

Jose: Be nice to follow this and see how a short stroke motor responds to the light crank!!

No rush on the pics I'm just being nosy.

It's not short stroke, it's a 2jz crank.

[IJ.]

86mm is short compared to 91 :icon_razz

[soapra]

you guys crack me up.

IJ: Sorry for taking longer on those pictures, I have lots of stuff to figure out before Vegas and I have a MK4 coming in for an engine that I just finished.

[soapra]

I have three 7M oil pumps in stock right now! I have Pm'ed all interested members.

Thanks!

IJ: Here is the picture

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_2jzcrank003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/2jzcrank003.jpg)

:)

[A-to-the-J]

I have three 7M oil pumps in stock right now! I have Pm'ed all interested members.

Thanks!

IJ: Here is the picture

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_2jzcrank003.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/2jzcrank003.jpg)

:)

i see my supra in the background! :wavey:

I'm your number one fan Jose! :boink: hope to see you on wednesday!

[Jaguar]

i see my supra in the background! :wavey:

I'm your number one fan Jose! :boink: hope to see you on wednesday!
Jose has a lot of fans. His knowledge, and his work are second to none. I was really discouraged when Mike Urbano died. He was like a brother to me. He was my friend, and my go-to guy when it came to anything Supra. Now I go to Jose. When my car goes under the knife, Jose's gonna be supervising every detail.

[IJ.]

Jose: Thanks!

Looks like the same book for sure :D

[soapra]

1.5JZ is 90% ready and the other two 2jz's are almost done. :naughty: Lot of work done this week!

[A-to-the-J]

posted a well desered shop review!
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53873

Thanks again Jose! I never knew a 7M could sound so sweet! you will be seeing me soon for more work!

[soapra]

posted a well desered shop review!
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53873

Thanks again Jose! I never knew a 7M could sound so sweet! you will be seeing me soon for more work!


Thanks for the review!

Some news!

We have in the works a full valve train setup for JZ and M engines. Oversized shimless buckets for those wanting high and more agressive lift then with the conventional shim underbucket setups that are available in the market today. Also, Better dual valve springs that affordable and better cams with special profiles to take advantage of the full line of Kaizen Motorsports Valvetrain setup.

Full CNC ported head will be available for all M series engines and JZ series. Add the full valve train setup to maximize any setup. We will have a demo at our booth at SILV.

Also, I will have 7M upgraded pumps--first demo of the upgraded 7M Oil pan and hopefully an upgraded oil pan pickup.

[foreverpsycotic]

would you be able to modify USDM 2jz-gte cams to fit into a 1jz?

[soapra]

The setup fee for the CNC and the shipping costs will be high because only one set of cams will be done. If alot of those cams are shipped and made in sets of 10 it will cut the price down by alot.

I can have Cams made for 1jz or 2jz with any special request in duration or lift to fill your needs. No mass produced parts, just a case by case setup, custom tailored to your specific needs.

[Enraged]

CNC porting? interesting. is this cheaper than hand porting, or used due to the repeatability of CNC?

[Poodles]

repeatability and consistency between the ports

[soapra]

repeatability and consistency between the ports


couldn't have said it better my self. Thank you!

[Enraged]

So what pricerange would that be?

[soapra]

Price is still in the works. Lots of things to do on the head and we don't know yet whats going to work. I will have a price on this stuff once I have the numbers that I want out of the porting.

[soapra]

UPDATE: 7MGTE upgraded oil pumps are Ready to go! I have these instock and will bring some to SILV.

[futara_dan]

You guys ever plan to make some custom FFIM?

[soapra]

I think Ron R. makes some. His stuff is great. I dont know yet if we are going to make some.

Good news: Oil pans are in!

[MK3_300]

Good news: Oil pans are in!


Any prototype pics or drawings of what you are planning to do to the oil pans?

Are these going to be full replacement pans or will we need to send in a 7M pan for the mods?

I'm really excited to see what you have in mind!

[soapra]

Any prototype pics or drawings of what you are planning to do to the oil pans?

Are these going to be full replacement pans or will we need to send in a 7M pan for the mods?

I'm really excited to see what you have in mind!

I worked closely with my machinist to make the first pan, but some one else jump in at the same time to make one and we both have the first set of pans for this project. When I made this post I mentioned that I was making these pans and the one I have will be for sale at Vegas or on here. I would of had pictures of it last night but I didnt have the time to pick it up till today. The first two are prototypes but the next ones will have my company name stamped. I dont copy other companies parts. I provided measurements for the project and wanted something to take to Vegas, but Here are the pictures.(Now I know how companies feel when others copy their parts)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_7moilpan007.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/7moilpan007.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_7moilpan002.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/7moilpan002.jpg)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/th_7moilpan001.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v150/onebad7m/7moilpan001.jpg)

[soapra]

Are these going to be full replacement pans or will we need to send in a 7M pan for the mods?




On that subject, We can offer both new or reworked pans, but I think I would rather make some out of cast aluminum(expensive) to keep the mold once demand is up.

[mark3monster]

:love: Wow how much and when can I get one?

[soapra]

price is high for this one of pan, but if I had more interested parties I can make it worth it for everyone.

[IJ.]

Jose: It would be nice if it had a labyryinth around the pickup like the Group A pans ;)
(not expensive to do at all it's just a piece of pipe with 4 slots welded into the floor.)

[soapra]

IJ: Do you have a picture of the labyryinth? I'm taking imput on this pan.

[IJ.]

Jose: No probs :)
(I'd buy one)

http://members.optushome.com.au/ubermod/assembly13t.jpg (http://members.optushome.com.au/ubermod/assembly13.jpg)

http://members.optushome.com.au/ubermod/assembly14t.jpg (http://members.optushome.com.au/ubermod/assembly14.jpg)

http://members.optushome.com.au/ubermod/assembly15t.jpg (http://members.optushome.com.au/ubermod/assembly15.jpg)

Jag: I read your post and while you were correct in general in this case you're not ;)
My "suggestion" was for something that will improve the function of the new pan 100x and isn't hard to implement.

[suprastar90]

Subscribed to thread :)

I would be very interested in one of these :naughty: Any idea on costs yet ?

Sean.

[soapra]

Subscribed to thread :)

I would be very interested in one of these :naughty: Any idea on costs yet ?

Sean.


I will find out after Vegas. I need to show it at SILV to see what people want, like and dislike and find out how many want it.

[Jaguar]

Jag: I read your post and while you were correct in general in this case you're not ;)
My "suggestion" was for something that will improve the function of the new pan 100x and isn't hard to implement.
Well aren't you the fast reader? I deleted it after 4 or so minutes. I realized that I was jumping the gun and thought better of the post.

[IJ.]

Jag: LOL I'm a Mod I see all ;)

[TRACKMKIII]

I am very interested in one of the oil pans!! Keep us updated!!

[GrimJack]

Just found this thread, thanks to IJ.

Glad to see someone finally picking up the ball on the group A style pans. I'll probably buy one of these when they are available, even if putting it on means pulling the engine. Again.

[88tsupra]

Hey on the oil pump you said bring you a new oil pump and its 175 what if I give you my stock oil pump would that work too or no?

[GrimJack]

Err... if you're going to spend this kind of $$$ on an oil pump, why not start with something that doesn't have any wear?

[soapra]

Hello guys ! I've been in Vegas since early friday morning and The show and shine was a blast. There is alot of questions that I will awnser as soon as I get back from Vegas. I took the oil pan and showed it here at Vegas and it seems that alot of people liked it. The oil pumps work best if it's new guys, I would listen to GrimJack on this one. Im heading out of the room now, I will see you guys on monday when I resume work. Thanks guys hang in there!

PS. If you are in Vegas or know anyone here tell them to check out the car at HIN here in Vegas at UNLV. The soapra will be at a drift exhibition for dunlop tires! Check it out!

[quake]

interested in a pan

[soapra]

Thanks to all that are intersted. I'm back in full effect on monday. I met some great folks at Vegas. Room at the show and shine was limited but people still stopped by and checked out some stuff that was on the display table. I didn't want to make this meet a swapmeet but more of a meet were I could meet new faces and show what's new this year!

I couldn't make it to the drags and the awards presentation for personal reasons but I gave Keith a modified oil pump for 7MGTE. I want to know who got it( need to explain what has been done to it! ) So if you know who was the lucky person that got it please let me know.

The Soapra got a chance to get drifted at HIN on Saturday! It was great to see my car get put together in two days and see it drifting and driven By Ernie Fixmer!

[Ckanderson]

So thats what that was. Keith just gave away a box. He didnt say what it was or anything.

you need to find out who got it.

BTW, your stuff was really cool to see at Vegas. If I ever need something like that, I know who I will go to. Hell if I ever rebuild the lincoln engine I might have you work over the heads and intake a bit!

[935motorsports]

Jim King won the oil pump. Nobody knew what it was, since it wasn't announced who the prizes were from.

I'll msg him though, he's on the mk2 forum.

[soapra]

Rob: Thanks!

[soapra]

Oil pan udate:

We will make changes to the oil pan with some of the feedback I got from some of you here and at the Show and Shine. I'm going to buy 10 pans for the first run. The Oil pickup will be included with the pan. Price... Im working on a good price for all of us right now.

[supraguru05]

yea the pan definitly needs baffles and trap doors for help in cornering, also extra ports for oil return from the turbo and aftermarket temp sensors would be nice

im definitly down to be in the first ten i need a road race pan bad\



a better option than one off pans or people sending you pans to be modified is this

get your pan guy to create pan kits

google and youll find some

they are baffles trap doors pickups and such that are sold as a kit for the user to weld onto the pan. they are alot cheaper to make and buy and would sell better than a pan modifying service heres a link to one for a chevy ( i really like this idea)

http://www.kevkoracing.com/oilpan_accessories.htm

toward the bottom is the kit. its cheap has the expansion section drainplug and the trap doors simply a illustration of where everything goes get a tig welder and away the customer goes

[Ckanderson]

recomendation from me would be a spare port for an oil temp sensor.

you can buy the drain plug ones but they dont work well

[soapra]

thanks for the feed back guys. I will have more news shortly.

[Syris]

Interested and subscribed. Will it be possible to get a deal overall if buying one of your upgraded oil pumps and pans?

[PROJECT N00b]

Jose! i called again, and left a message. i just need a complete tune up and everything. from the top of my head i know the engine mounts need to be changed and the fans for the AC only blow on med/hi, the car doesnt start when in the 'N' position...and alot of other things. the car idles like crap and when you start it first thing in the morning it sounds like its going to die on me...

from what i hear, youre the man to go to when it comes to 7M's so ill be there next weekend as soon as i get your adress.

[soapra]

Jose! i called again, and left a message. i just need a complete tune up and everything. from the top of my head i know the engine mounts need to be changed and the fans for the AC only blow on med/hi, the car doesnt start when in the 'N' position...and alot of other things. the car idles like crap and when you start it first thing in the morning it sounds like its going to die on me...

from what i hear, youre the man to go to when it comes to 7M's so ill be there next weekend as soon as i get your adress.


I thought we talked and made it for next week? The address to the shop is 3990 E. Valley Blvd Unit C
walnut Ca 92804

[RazoE]

wait wait wait, car doesnt start when your tranny is in neutral..?

dont think it's supposed to, Justin...

[PROJECT N00b]

yeah its supposed to, isnt it called the neutral start switch? or something like that, because my matrix starts in neutral. it mentions a neutral start switch in the TSRM.

[PROJECT N00b]

sorry, we did talk but i didnt get the address for the shop. i'm looking at google maps, and it says that your shop is in west covina O_O;; right by the 60 freeway.

[JustAnotherVictim]

yeah its supposed to, isnt it called the neutral start switch? or something like that, because my matrix starts in neutral. it mentions a neutral start switch in the TSRM.
Yes it should start in Neutral. If it's a stick you have to push in the clutch first unless the NSS has been bypassed.

[PROJECT N00b]

yup, NA/AT for me and it doesnt start in neutral.

[slowsupratt]

sorry, we did talk but i didnt get the address for the shop. i'm looking at google maps, and it says that your shop is in west covina O_O;; right by the 60 freeway.
Yeah the shop is right near the 60 and the 57 but I think the shop is in walnut which is right next to covina.

[A-to-the-J]

hmm...the closest cross streets are valley blvd/grand. it's close by Mt. Sac, kind of.

[PROJECT N00b]

AJ!!! i was trying to call you yesterday. anyways, yeah ok i know how to get there, ill be there next weekend! morning time.

[chedderknight]

its right by Mt. SAC on Valley, its easy to miss his shop if its your first time going there, I got lucky the first time, he flagged me down

[RazoE]

that's strange, my E40.....er.....240 wouldnt start if the lever was in neutral, nor would it let me take the keys out.

I can start my Supra without depressing the clutch, but that's thanks to the previous owner...

[A-to-the-J]

AJ!!! i was trying to call you yesterday. anyways, yeah ok i know how to get there, ill be there next weekend! morning time.

oh yea...sorry about that, it's been off for a bit, it wont be on til the 22nd. I had a minor budgeting setback lol. lmk when you are going there, i love being at the shop.

[KeithH]

I just want to throw out a huge thanks from all of us on the SILV07 team to Kaizen Motorsports for being one of our sponsors this year. Please help us thank them by ordering from them for that next project.

2007 Supras Invade Las Vegas
http://Vegas.Supras.Org/v07

[Jaguar]

I just want to throw out a huge thanks from all of us on the SILV07 team to Kaizen Motorsports for being one of our sponsors this year. Please help us thank them by ordering from them for that next project.

2007 Supras Invade Las Vegas
http://Vegas.Supras.Org/v07
Maybe I'll order a box!

[Ckanderson]

Maybe I'll order a box!
:yelrotflm

[soapra]

Udates:

Lots of stuff going on in the shop lately so I have no time to finish other things that I'm working on. The website has not been updated and I have been looking at some of the comments let behind. Some are good and some are bad, but I don't talk shiet on any of my competitors, but I realy hate it when driftmotion nut swingers go on my site and leave rude comments.
Here is what Mr reeves had to say, I'm sure he wasn't man enough to use his real name.

driftmotion > this shit hole
IP 64.123.205.79


(Jose)
thanks for looking at my site! I\'m glad you took your time to look.

-Rant off-




We are starting on new projects this month. We have a AE86 that will have a SR20 swapped in and I will be Helping Ernie finish his four Door Skyline. Pics will be up soon on the site for every one to look at.

[Ckanderson]

lol wow.........

ill be calling you today...

[chedderknight]

oh nutty, looking forward to seeing that AE86

[soapra]

Update:

1.5 JZ is running! Single turbo 1jz powered SC300 running! Pics will be up soon. Cleaning up and making things look nice, before pictures.

[PROJECT N00b]

i've seen both cars running, VERY nice looking SC and supra. Anyone wanna party at jose's on saturday? ;) jk!

[soapra]

We are now working on a 1jz topfeed fuel rail. I think we can make two kinds. One for denso style injector and also for bosch/defi style injectors. We may just stick with one kind but will have a prototype working soon. My Supra needs more fuel, so it's time to upgrade!

Oil pans: Have been set aside untill a better design is produced and also better pricing.

Oil pumps: Everything we had left was sold out! I will be getting some more in two weeks ready to ship!

JZ oil sumps: I've been looking at my oil pressure reading and I have noticed that under hard Acceleration the oil pressure drops enough to let me worry. My new oil pressure gauge is very sensitive and accurate and I can see about 20 PSI of oil drop under hard acceleration. It's not enough to make all go out and try to fix it, but it does happen. My oil pressure is about 6.0 Bar under full throttle and it drops to a little over 4.0 Bar and rises back up once the oil catches on. The JZ sump will be baffled and reworked a little bit to allow oil pressure to remain steady.

This Week: Ernie Heads to SEMA to make new contacts and get back in to the driver seat. Also qualifying for the next D1 happens this weekend also. We don’t know what car Ernie will drive, but there is two S15's that he can pick from.

Also this week: MKIII Noob drop off his car for some TLC, more pics to come.

[supraguru05]

Oil pans: Have been set aside untill a better design is produced and also better pricing.


looks like ill be making my own pan then :3d_frown:

[mark3monster]

What was the price on those oil pans? Was it over 500? Just curious

[GrimJack]

Oil pans: Have been set aside untill a better design is produced and also better pricing.If you restart that idea, start a new thread for it... this one is long and complex, I'm going to stop paying attention to it. :)

[OneJoeZee]

If you restart that idea, start a new thread for it... this one is long and complex, I'm going to stop paying attention to it. :)

I bet it would be easier for him if he had his own vendor section.:naughty:

[PROJECT N00b]

i was thinking the same thing.

[soapra]

What was the price on those oil pans? Was it over 500? Just curious
Yes it was a bit high. coating and fab work was alot including the new pickup.

looks like ill be making my own pan then :3d_frown:

Want to buy this one! PM me. I'll give it to you at cost.


I bet it would be easier for him if he had his own vendor section.:naughty:

:biglaugh: :naughty:

[Matce]

ya - give this guy a separate vendor-section ... please ... he seriously needs a place where people can post questions ... his phone is ringing ALL THE FUCKING TIME ...

btw: he really builds nice engines - I can vouch for that ;)

[chedderknight]

give him his own section.....you know you want too ^_-

[IJ.]

I've yet to see or read about a formal request from Jose for a dedicated Vendor section in the Mod forum....

We don't just "hand them out" :nono:

[soapra]

IJ.

I don't know of this Mod forum? :1zhelp: Does it go by another name?

[IJ.]

Jose: Normal members can't access it it's just where we Mods hang out and discuss the running of SM :)

I can post a thread about getting you full vendor status if you want me to?

This is in no way an automatic thing though and may take a few days discussion to arrive at a decision.

[PROJECT N00b]

I AM extremely happy with the results!!! Jose is the go to guy if your car is acting up!

My car went from shitty to new. it idles perfectly and doesnt even shake as much as it did before! i go back on tuesday morning to get my exhaust, neutral start switch and carrier bearing replaced.

very very pleased.

[Zerocool]

I AM extremely happy with the results!!! Jose is the go to guy if your car is acting up!

My car went from shitty to new. it idles perfectly and doesnt even shake as much as it did before! i go back on tuesday morning to get my exhaust, neutral start switch and carrier bearing replaced.

very very pleased.

Yay another satisfied customer like myself Jose sold me a hydropump and coils and he shipped them out quickly and now my car runs once again! Thanks Jose ;)!

[soapra]

Thanks guys!

[Jaguar]

SoCal Represent!

[PROJECT N00b]

even though it was the biggest fucking headache...shit got done, it was so cool to see everyone working on my car.

[OneJoeZee]

Was that your car? maroon with 89+ tails?

[PROJECT N00b]

lmfao yeah the tails look all shitty. why do you like it?

[OneJoeZee]

j/w

I was there last night.

[PROJECT N00b]

what!? oh man...well imma be there again on tuesday morning.

[Poodles]

COOL, looks like you got your own section!

[PROJECT N00b]

YAY congrats!!!

Jose: THANKS again for making my POS into an AWESOME POS!!! I honestly would give you hella +10 if i could.

[PROJECT N00b]

the slogan for the stickers should say:

"My car has been touched by the hands of god"

and put them on every car that you have fixed, and brought back from the grave.

[soapra]

the slogan for the stickers should say:

"My car has been touched by the hands of god"

and put them on every car that you have fixed, and brought back from the grave.


OMG! :3d_frown: Thats silly!

[chedderknight]

Congrats on the new section! and i agree a sticker to brand every car you worked on!, I'd proudly display it

[PROJECT N00b]

YES!!! It'll be so awesome.

or we can have those license plate things that say

"Jose brought my car back from the dead, down at Kaizen Motorsports"

or something like that.

[HIDPLANET]

How about a "WWJD?" sticker? What would Jose do?

[jdmk3_87t]

Congrats Jose! He definitely brought my car back to life years ago and still runs strong (knock on woood).

Was that your car? maroon with 89+ tails?

I have that car

[PROJECT N00b]

uhm...he was talking about me...

edited.

[A-to-the-J]

the slogan for the stickers should say:
"My car has been touched by the hands of god"
OMG! Thats silly!
silly, but true :biglaugh:

How about a "WWJD?" sticker? What would Jose do?
i was thinking the same thing :bigthumb:

[PROJECT N00b]

UPDATE!!!

Changed out the 'N' start switch, car starts when in the 'N' position. Got the HKS exhaust on and I'm loving it!!! (THANKS AJ!!!) Also changed the carrier bearing, no more shift knocking.

BIG thanks to Jose @ Kaizen and to AJ!!!

[A-to-the-J]

UPDATE!!!
Changed out the 'N' start switch, car starts when in the 'N' position. Got the HKS exhaust on and I'm loving it!!! (THANKS AJ!!!) Also changed the carrier bearing, no more shift knocking.

BIG thanks to Jose @ Kaizen and to AJ!!!
OK Justin, now before and after sound vids on the exhaust. NOW! lol. silly boy, it's ALMOST the same :biglaugh:

don't forget to meet at JJ's we have to drop off my supra at my house before we head to Jose's.

Jose, don't forget to notch me in sometime next week so we can work out a few kinks on my motor.

[PROJECT N00b]

thats a lie!!!


THATS A PHO PHUC LAI!!!

[Zumtizzle]

thats a lie!!!


THATS A PHO PHUC LAI!!!


DAT PHAN GET DAT PHAN!



Another Customer Pending!

[Syris]

So will the oil pump put out more pressure or more volume compared to stock?

[soapra]

The pump will do both compared to stock.

[marc3]

If you want to buy a new pump, ready to go the price is set at 325.00 for the first 10 pumps ordered. Price on the new pump is plus shipping and paypal fees.


do you still have new coated oil pumps at that price? if not, what's the price now?

[soapra]

do you still have new coated oil pumps at that price? if not, what's the price now?

I dont have one done right now, but I can have it done in one week. I have stock pumps in stock right now. I can do it for that price, just paypal me and I will get to it. My paypal is jose@kaizenmotorsport.com

[PROJECT N00b]

Hi Jose! Miss you ;)