Y33 Oil Pan Clearance/Replacement

Hey guys I popped my oil pan last night. I've already JB welded it in the past so it needs to be replaced. Has anyone done this job before?  Looks like I'll have to drop the cross member, ps, and a bunch of other stuff.

Any ideas on how I can improve clearance or better protect it?  Lifting the motor seems like too much work because the tranny doesn't have any clearance to move upwards.  Steel skids plates only do so much if not make the situation worse.  I've heard of guys in japan using hard urethane skid plates or something similar.  I was thinking maybe something hard enough to withstand the hit but soft enough to absorb some impact to the oil pan?  Or maybe some sort of urethane or hard rubber in between my current steel skid plate and oil pan?  Just thinking out loud here because I don't want to damage a fresh pan. I'd rather raise the car or get 19s at that point:sad:  What other options do I have?

Ollie

not sure on the y33, but on the g50 replcing the oil pan involves lifting the motor out of the subframe for clearance. what a couple members have done is space up the motor from the motor mounts. no mention of clearance issues. since you need to replace the pan anyway now would be the perfect time.

Yeah I'm definitely going to raise the motor at any cost. Ive done it in other cars but last time I was underneith my y33 it didnt look as simple.  I'll let everyone know how it goes

I thought u had a skidplate on there !

[QUOTE=volkgt7;474501]I thought u had a skidplate on there ![/QUOTE]

hit something at speed i don't think shit is gonna hold up very long lol

[QUOTE=OG;474435]not sure on the y33, but on the g50 replcing the oil pan involves lifting the motor out of the subframe for clearance. what a couple members have done is space up the motor from the motor mounts. no mention of clearance issues. since you need to replace the pan anyway now would be the perfect time.[/QUOTE]
Yeah it's the same on the Y33 and Brokey33 makes the the engine spacers that are straight forward on the install I bought my set from him

[QUOTE=volkgt7;474501]I thought u had a skidplate on there ![/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=brainneeded;474508]hit something at speed i don't think shit is gonna hold up very long lol[/QUOTE]
I have a 3/16" steel skid plates. It stiff enough for certain speeds but I'm guessing it flexes when I'm booking 75-80 on the highway at night and hit something lol

[QUOTE=squadoneY33;474523]Yeah it's the same on the Y33 and Brokey33 makes the the engine spacers that are straight forward on the install I bought my set from him[/QUOTE]Niceee best news Ive heard all week. how much do brokey's spacers lift the motor?

He sells those spacers? I would love some.. 

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[QUOTE=Ollie;474542]
Niceee best news Ive heard all week. how much do brokey's spacers lift the motor?[/QUOTE]


About an inch and a half
and he's only charging matierials which is about $50

We had around 5 pairs made for the vegas Qs and we paid $80 a set which covered paypal fee and shipping and were done within a week :biggthumpup:

[QUOTE=PANCAKES!;474545]About an inch and a half
and he's only charging matierials which is about $50[/QUOTE]
An inch and a half?! Good lord. Here I am thinking I gotta raise my car so I don't keep fucking up my pan but now it's looking like it's time to go lower. :giggity:  At that rate I'll probably just toss my skid plate.

[QUOTE=squadoneY33;474551]We had around 5 pairs made for the vegas Qs and we paid $80 a set which covered paypal fee and shipping and were done within a week :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

any one installed them yet??
Even just the thought of the task drove me away from it hahaha
I tried every way possible to bribe Josh to do mine lol

[QUOTE=Ollie;474553]An inch and a half?! Good lord. Here I am thinking I gotta raise my car so I don't keep fucking up my pan but now it's looking like it's time to go lower. :giggity:  At that rate I'll probably just toss my skid plate.[/QUOTE]

Agreed! You won't ever have to worry about the oil pan
Subframe & Frame rails hit first

[QUOTE=RITZY33;474556]any one installed them yet??
Even just the thought of the task drove me away from it hahaha
I tried every way possible to bribe Josh to do mine lol[/QUOTE]

Josh and I installed mine. It's a pain if you don't remove the subframe completely

I'm interested in a set too. The coils are going on shortly, so if I can save some abuse on the oil pan, I'm down.

Yup no need for skid plate once spacer installed! Got to give it up to brokey33! Def an innovator in the Y33 game!! I know materials is only about $50 but we paid $80 each wich is totally worth it once you factor everything in! Labor/material/shipping! I don't know if he still selling but get your entrepreneur on homie!! Get that money so you can finish your car Brokey33!! Haha sorry sounds like advertising! But the spacers do help! :biggthumpup:

Where do I send my money!?!?!? PLLEEAASSE tell me these are still available!

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And if you fo go this route snap pics and post an awesome how to diy post!!!!! Woooooo