Skullworks - Skull And Bones KA Oil Block Round 2

[ManoNegra]

WHAT:
Skullworks oil block adapter for the KADE and KAE engines

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/599/finished04.jpg

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/623/finished02.jpg

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9113/finished06.jpg

Due to popular demand we're postponing our current projects in order
to bring you another opportunity to get your hands on one of
the Skull and Bones (tm) oil blocks for KA engines.

These will allow you to:
- relocate your oil filter for ease of access
- run an oil cooler to protect your engine during track days
- run an oil feed line to your turbo on your KA-T project.

The material has already been delivered and we plan to begin
the manufacturing process this weekend.
From there we expect parts to be ready to ship within a month.

FEATURES:
- OEM fitment, bolts directly to the engine block
- CNC machined from billet 6061 Aerospace grade aluminum
- Hard anodized to prevent corrsion
- Double viton o-rings to seal the oil return neck
- 3 1/8-NPT ports for gagues (pressure, temp) and/or a turbo feed line
- 2 teflon coated steel plug
- Made with pride (and cheap beer) in the USA

PRICING & PAYMENTS:
The price for this Group Buy will remain the same as the original:
$145 including shipping and paypal fees.
$135 if you live in Socal and wan't to pick up.

Following the expiration of this group buy,
the remaining parts will be sold at $175 shipped and paypaled.

The units will ship via USPS Priority mail and will take roughly
3-5 business days to arrive.

paypal: stmaradona at yahoo dot com

please include your username in the paypal message with your payment.

more info and pictures can be found in the previous Group Buy:
http://zilvia.net/f/group-buys/236376-skull-bones-ka-oil-adaptor-block-introductory-group-buy.html

LIST:
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sxse240 (1) - Paid
KA24DETKYLE (1) - Paid
mattheripper (1) - Paid
NiSilS14 (1) - Paid
240sxTTE (1) - Paid
trackslut240 (1) - Paid
cheap_sticker05 (1) - Paid
NISR20MO (1) - Paid
apex (1) - Paid
KA_t FTW (1) - Paid
xpinoyxmk (1) - Paid
beercandrifter (1) - Paid
yoni_nismo (1) - Will Pick Up - Paid
ze12o (1) - Paid
Future_gohan (1)
daverussell (1)
Shadowhunter (1)

[xpinoyxmk]

I will have the 145 next week. So look out for me.

Is it going to come in the flat black color you were talking about?

[ManoNegra]

I will have the 145 next week. So look out for me.

Is it going to come in the flat black color you were talking about?

Yes, we plan to hard anodize this batch
and thinking of anodizing the fittings red

I'll get a list going and put your name down.

[sxse240]

Sweet! I just paid for one, but I most likely will get another before the group buy ends.

[ManoNegra]

Thanks Adam, list updated.

[ka24detkyle]

Payment sent.

Thanks
Kyle

[ManoNegra]

Payment sent.

Thanks
Kyle

Thanks Kyle, payment received

we've been at the shop all weekend and made quite a bit of progress
I'll try to post some pictures later tonight.

[bassboy3313]

where do you guys relocated the oil filter to, in order to use this part?

[sxse240]

Mine is located on the passenger side frame rail ahead of the firewall. It's a great location, up out of the way, but super easy to get to for oil changes. I'm using this remote mount: Canton Racing remote filter mount. (http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=22-610) It's nice because you can run giant filters on it.

[cheap_sticker05]

I don't use paypal, so can I send a MO or is there some other way to pay with credit?

[ManoNegra]

Mine is located on the passenger side frame rail ahead of the firewall. It's a great location, up out of the way, but super easy to get to for oil changes. I'm using this remote mount: Canton Racing remote filter mount. (http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=22-610) It's nice because you can run giant filters on it.

That's a good looking part
for a less a expensive alternative, I believe Summit carries a piece for ~$30.

I don't use paypal, so can I send a MO or is there some other way to pay with credit?

Yes, we can do that
I'll PM you our info

update:

Got all the blocks through the 1st CNC phase
we only have 3 casualties (they're ugly but functional) that will work as set up pieces for the next 2 operations
cell phone picture is blurry but you can see the additional chamfers and RTV ring we added

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8269/oilblocks1stphase.jpg

we also started running the AN fittings on the NC lathe
got the setting down and got through 1/3 of the first operation

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/2420/fitting1stoperation.jpg

time to go home.

[trackslut240]

hi, i have been waiting for these to come up, thanks for doing another run.
would they be blue? or silver like the last run?
i would like the blue if possible.
gimme a few days, and i will shoot the amount over.
how about me being cheap and ask for the uglies? lol...

[cheap_sticker05]

money sent, can't wait =D

[ManoNegra]

hi, i have been waiting for these to come up, thanks for doing another run.
would they be blue? or silver like the last run?
i would like the blue if possible.
gimme a few days, and i will shoot the amount over.
how about me being cheap and ask for the uglies? lol...

they're going to be hard anodized this time around
we're leaning towards anodizing the fittings red

hard anodized 6061 looks like this:

http://www.exilemachine.com/IMG_6900.JPG

sorry, but we're probably going to keep the ugly ones for ourselves
or close friends if they survive the next couple of set ups.

money sent, can't wait =D

thank you

[yoni_nismo]

this is going to work great with the acusump/ oil cooler setup im saving up for.... keep up the good work

[let5l1de]

These adapter are nice! I bought mine on the very first group buy (I was #4 on the list) about a year ago. Since then, the adapters have been popping up everywhere with excellent results. I have used mine on a fully built NA DE Daily Driven with absolutely no leaks or problems whatsoever.

So if you plan to go turbo, run a relocated oil filter and or combined with a remoter oil cooler, buy the Skullworks oil block adapter!

This piece will not fail you.

--
Juan, I am opening a parts/tuner shop in Irwindale real soon and hope to have some of your products for display and stock. I'll get back to you when I am ready.

~mario

[ManoNegra]

this is going to work great with the acusump/ oil cooler setup im saving up for.... keep up the good work

Nice, dry sumping a KA has always been something I've had in the back of
my mind
not too many people go this route
I'd like to see a build thread when you get going


These adapter are nice! I bought mine on the very first group buy (I was #4 on the list) about a year ago. Since then, the adapters have been popping up everywhere with excellent results. I have used mine on a fully built NA DE Daily Driven with absolutely no leaks or problems whatsoever.

So if you plan to go turbo, run a relocated oil filter and or combined with a remoter oil cooler, buy the Skullworks oil block adapter!

This piece will not fail you.

--
Juan, I am opening a parts/tuner shop in Irwindale real soon and hope to have some of your products for display and stock. I'll get back to you when I am ready.

~mario

Thanks for the kind words Mario
I'd like to see pics of your engine build
and look forward to hearing from you when you get your shop running
I think you'll really be interested in some of the projects we are planning

[let5l1de]

I have detailed pics, including the Skull and Bones (prior to Skullworks engrave) somewhere. These were the only 2 found from my photobucket account. I'll look for them when time prevails...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/let5l1de/zilvia/DSC_5598.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/let5l1de/zilvia/IMG_2715_sm.jpg

~m

[ManoNegra]

I have detailed pics, including the Skull and Bones (prior to Skullworks engrave) somewhere. These were the only 2 found from my photobucket account. I'll look for them when time prevails...


the non-engraved ones are uber rare
they're from the prototype run and only a handful were made
it's a collectors item :ugh:

got the first block through the second CNC phase but they're too
shiny and the cell pics come out super shitty

[mattheripper]

Price to Canada? Want to send payment asap.

[mattheripper]

PM'd back/money sent! Thanks:yum:

[ManoNegra]

thanks Matt, list has been updated

[PMSing Chicken]

Where are you located?

[ManoNegra]

we're in Carson, CA
near where the 405 and the 110 meet

[NiSilS14]

Sent payment.

[ManoNegra]

Sent payment.

Payment received, updating list
thanks Adam

[240sxTTE]

Payment Sent.


Thanks. Rob

[ManoNegra]

Payment Sent.


Thanks. Rob

Payment received, list updated
thanks Robert

[240sxTTE]

Payment received, list updated
thanks Robert

I forgot to ask....are the IN/OUT fittings -8AN or -10AN? What straight thread is used with the -AN fittings? All of my current lines/fittings are -10AN, which is why I'm asking just in case I need to get an adapter fitting.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-497310/

Either way is a great peice and I can't wait to bolt it up. Thanks.

[ManoNegra]

I forgot to ask....are the IN/OUT fittings -8AN or -10AN? What straight thread is used with the -AN fittings? All of my current lines/fittings are -10AN, which is why I'm asking just in case I need to get an adapter fitting.

Fragola Performance Systems 497310 - Fragola Performance Systems Swivels - Overview - SummitRacing.com (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-497310/)

Either way is a great peice and I can't wait to bolt it up. Thanks.

They're both 8AN, so an 8AN female to 10AN male fitting it's all you would need to keep your current set up
the IN is the fitting where the 1/8 NPT ports tap into
(that way you take your temp and pressure reading from the oil going into the motor and also lets you feed clean oil to a turbo)

[240sxTTE]

They're both 8AN, so an 8AN female to 10AN male fitting it's all you would need to keep your current set up
the IN is the fitting where the 1/8 NPT ports tap into
(that way you take your temp and pressure reading from the oil going into the motor and also lets you feed clean oil to a turbo)

Is the O-ring side a -8AN straight thread (3/4-16)? Thanks.

[trackslut240]

payment sent, thanks

[ManoNegra]

Is the O-ring side a -8AN straight thread (3/4-16)? Thanks.

Yes, standarad 8AN size

payment sent, thanks

Thanks, I've added you to the list

[ze12o]

looks good i might pick one up... when is this gb going to be over?

[ManoNegra]

looks good i might pick one up... when is this gb going to be over?

According to my user control data, it's set to expire 3/12
but I don't know if that's for the oil block, Brembo bracket or both group buys
I'll add you to the list for now

[ManoNegra]

Update:
Been at the shop all weekend
got the blocks run through a couple of NC set ups
all that's left is the set up for the center return hole with the o-rings and de-burring
also ran all the fittings, just de-burring left on them
looking pretty good
depending how the last NC set up goes, we may have parts ready to go to anodizing
by the middle of the week
and start shipping the following week

time to go home and get some sleep before work tomorrow

[Future_gohan]

How long will this group buy be going on? I want it but not for like a month or so..i'll buy it sooner if i have too i guess.

[ManoNegra]

How long will this group buy be going on? I want it but not for like a month or so..i'll buy it sooner if i have too i guess.

See a couple of post above,
I'll add you to the list for now

[ManoNegra]

Update, fittings are done
and, drumroll......
first finished part

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1444/finishedpiece03.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6701/finishedpiece02.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8636/finishedpiece04.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8094/finishedpiece05.jpg

time to go home

[KA_t FTW]

I plan on getting one of these in the next couple of weeks...

[sxse240]

Those things are coming together nicely. I've wanted something like that on my KA for a long time. I'm really looking forward to putting it on the motor.

[ManoNegra]

update:
all the parts have been ran through the last NC operation
half still need de-burring and cleaning and then off to anodizing

[NISR20MO]

I want one I will send payment monday next week (02/08) looks dope

[surge s14]

you guys should make one for ls1's with gto pans

[SoBay240guy]

you guys should make one for ls1's with gto pans


It appears that the GTO pan uses a spin on filter directly from the pan,

Plenty of people already make a product that works fine for that application,

Good looking out though

[ManoNegra]

I want one I will send payment monday next week (02/08) looks dope

thanks, I'll put you down for one

[NISR20MO]

Payment sent

[ManoNegra]

Payment sent

Payment received, thank you

[ManoNegra]

Update:
Just finished de-burring and cleaning that last of the blocks
they're going out to anodize tomorrow
we'll be ordering the rest of the components - o-rings, npt plugs - tomorrow aswell

[sxse240]

How many did you make, and how many are sold? Just wanting to know if they're getting in short supply so that I can decide if/when I want to buy another one.

[ManoNegra]

How many did you make, and how many are sold? Just wanting to know if they're getting in short supply so that I can decide if/when I want to buy another one.

hurry! buy now!!
limited time offer!!!

joking, this time we decided to make more than the first run
so that we can have stock at hand for a while
so I don't anticipate running out any time soon
especially since the majority of the demand was satisfied the first time around

but

we are raising the price of them following the end of the group buy
so that's the incentive of buying now versus later

[apex]

hey money sent for one thanx

[ManoNegra]

hey money sent for one thanx

thank you, list updated aswell

[xpinoyxmk]

Will have money shortly.

[ManoNegra]

Update:
Blocks are back from anodizing
rest of the pics are in the main page

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1645/finished01.jpg

also, we can't find 45° NPT adapters that we either like or will work
so we're going to ship these out with plugs like we did in the first group buy
we apologize if this inconveniences some of you

we'll start shipping the paid for units these week
and I'll contact via PM the person(s) that want to pick up

-Juan

[KA_t FTW]

Payment Sent.
Thanks!

[ManoNegra]

Payment Sent.
Thanks!

Thank you, Jordan

[ze12o]

Looks great should be picking mine up this monday.

[sxse240]

They look great, and I just got my tracking info. Thanks.

[ManoNegra]

ok, blocks went out today to everyone that has sent payment
can expect them in early next week

Matt, yours went out without tracking info
it's never been a problem before but if you like I can scan the Post Office receipt for you

and just a reminder to those on the fence
price will go up to $175 with the conclusion of this group buy
so act now and tell your friends!
Operators standing by

[mattheripper]

Matt, yours went out without tracking info
it's never been a problem before but if you like I can scan the Post Office receipt for you


Awesome. No don't worry about it. Did they give you an eta on it though? Thanks again.

[ManoNegra]

Awesome. No don't worry about it. Did they give you an eta on it though? Thanks again.

From experience, internationally shipments have taken me 5-7 business
to get to their destination.

[xpinoyxmk]

Payment sent! lol finally

Can't wait to get it.

-Marc

[satal95]

When is the group buy scheduled to end? Cause I won't be able to get one till my next paycheck (3-5) Hopefully their still the sale price by then:bite:

[ManoNegra]

Payment sent! lol finally

Can't wait to get it.

-Marc

Thanks Marc, I'll have it in the mail Monday.

When is the group buy scheduled to end? Cause I won't be able to get one till my next paycheck (3-5) Hopefully their still the sale price by then:bite:

March 12 according to my User CP.

[satal95]

Thanks Marc, I'll have it in the mail Monday.



March 12 according to my User CP.

Awesome I'll get in just in time

[trackslut240]

got mine in today, it looks great.
get in on this deal, remote mount oil filter/add oil cooler, must have for ka-t-ers!!

[cheap_sticker05]

Did mine ship too? I didn't get a tracking not that I am worried.

[ManoNegra]

got mine in today, it looks great.
get in on this deal, remote mount oil filter/add oil cooler, must have for ka-t-ers!!

Cool, seems a few people have already gotten theirs.

Please take a moment to leave iTrader rep and I'll do the same.


Did mine ship too? I didn't get a tracking not that I am worried.

Rich, I apologize
I just plain forgot that you paid with a MO
I'll have on it's way on Monday

-Juan

[240sxTTE]

I got mine today and it looks great. The quality is excellent. Thanks.

[apex]

just got mine today too thanx man nice work

[beercandrifter]

money sent for one =) thanks for taking the time to make these

[ManoNegra]

Payment sent! lol finally

Can't wait to get it.

-Marc

money sent for one =) thanks for taking the time to make these

Thanks, I'll both of your blocks on the mail today.

[yoni_nismo]

picked mine up Friday they look great Juan even gave a tour of the machining facility that place is awesome i wish i worked there :bigok:

[Shadowhunter]

Sign me up please :) I will make payment within the next week or so soon as I get paid. Thanks!

[ManoNegra]

picked mine up Friday they look great Juan even gave a tour of the machining facility that place is awesome i wish i worked there :bigok:

Thanks Yonatan

Sign me up please :) I will make payment within the next week or so soon as I get paid. Thanks!

I put you down for one.

[xpinoyxmk]

Damn, just checked my tracking number and it was already delivered. Crazy fast shipping lol. Now i gotta wait all night til the office up front opens in the morning. Cant wait..

Free bump

[ManoNegra]

Damn, just checked my tracking number and it was already delivered. Crazy fast shipping lol. Now i gotta wait all night til the office up front opens in the morning. Cant wait..

Free bump

Yup, USPS Priority Mail is the shit.

[sxse240]

Got mine. Looks good. Thanks again.

[xpinoyxmk]

Just picked it up and it looks nice. Thanks again. Good feedback coming your way.

[ManoNegra]

Just picked it up and it looks nice. Thanks again. Good feedback coming your way.

Thank you sir, returned the favor

[240sxTTE]

Just in case anyone else has -10 lines. All of my lines and fittings are -10 so I didn't want to change my lines to -8's. I have a lot of lines with the oil cooler and Accusump. I measured the center-to-center on the oil adapter block and found it is about 0.020" too narrow for -10's to fit side-by-side. Anyways I didn't want to cut 0.010" off the edges of each hex so I figured out that staggering them would work. I used one of the fittings that came with the block, one -10AN to -8 straight ORB adapter (Summit# EAR-AT985009ERL) and one -8AN to -10AN adapter (Summit# SUM220223-B). Hope this helps.

BTW - great oil adapter block Juan!

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_h6ilXigmGoE/S4lH-L7JPDI/AAAAAAAAA4A/8gwahNUZknc/s800/DSC00501.JPG

[KA_t FTW]

I got mine a while back, just forgot to let you know. I got it next day or day after they shipped out. Looks like a really great piece. Completely Satisfied!

May be getting in on your spherical bearings group buy as well after seeing the quality of this piece!

Btw, just left you feedback. If you could do the same for me that would be great!

[yodc]

can you do cash pick up?

If so when can I get my hands on some parts?

[ManoNegra]

I got mine a while back, just forgot to let you know. I got it next day or day after they shipped out. Looks like a really great piece. Completely Satisfied!

May be getting in on your spherical bearings group buy as well after seeing the quality of this piece!

Btw, just left you feedback. If you could do the same for me that would be great!

Done and thank you.

can you do cash pick up?

If so when can I get my hands on some parts?

You got a PM.

[ze12o]

Better late then never. Payment sent.

[ManoNegra]

Better late then never. Payment sent.

Received, thank you
your part will be going out today.

-Juan

[mattheripper]

Mine came in, while I was out of town picking up a donor car with a ka-t. Block looks really good. Can wait to set it up with all this other stuff. Thanks again.

[98greenkouki]

pm'd u i would like one also. if u could e-mail me [email protected] , cuz i dont get on much
thanks corey

[98greenkouki]

payment sent

[ManoNegra]

payment sent

Thanks Corey, received
your block is going out today

also, I got notice yesterday that the GB is set to expire soon
(end of this week I think)
just a reminder, the price of these will go up after

[sliptones629]

Can I still get one? Can pay you right now. Let me know. thanks!

[ManoNegra]

Can I still get one? Can pay you right now. Let me know. thanks!

PM sent, go ahead
I'll have it out by Monday

-Juan

[98greenkouki]

i just got it today,super fast shipping and badass product. cant wait to put it on, thanks so much.

[yarou]

still available?

[TneChosenOne]

Are these still up for sale?

[GeneStarWindGSW]

just bought a relocation kit, i would have just bought this, still available by any chance?

[SoBay240guy]

Yes.

Parts are still available...sorry for no response I thought Juan was keeping an eye on this thread...

[ManoNegra]

I am keeping an eye on it
there isn't any new info to give out hence my lack of posts here
parts are available and ready to ship
everyone that's posted here or PMd me
has been answered promptly.

[Drift_This]

I know I'm bringing back an old thread, but any chance of another group buy on these?

[r20crazy]

IIRC they have parts ready to ship. I'm heading over there this evening and will tell Mike to get in contact with you

[Drift_This]

^thank you

[ManoNegra]

^thank you

yup, blocks are on hand and ready to ship
don't really know why this thread is still open
PM me if you want to get one

-Juan

[willdrift15]

i know it's been over a year since the last post but is there any chance these are still available?

[rebornS14]

i PM'd the guy not too long ago and got one sent to me.

my oil cooler ran -10 and my lines were -10 so i got this fitting and made it work.

Fragola Swivel Expander - 8AN Nut X 10AN Malehttp://paceperformance.com/images/M20097949.gif

[KaranS14]

Hello ManoNegra,

Sorry to message you on a completely unrelated thread, however I was unsure how else to contact you.

I am running the driftworks geomaster knuckles on my car and would like to upgrade to spherical bearings on the rear. I was hoping you could supply these to me in the UK as I saw you fitted ' mmdb's ' s14a with them a while back.

I would be very grateful if you could email me information to hpunni(at)hotmail.com

Many thanks
Karan

[ignited]

Do you still make these?

[Sgtnubcakes]

Do you still make these? or does anyone know where to get something like this? Thanks.

[adrenalinejunkie47]

Im also interested in a couple if you still have them or plan on making more.

[StanBo]

Sent a PM. Cash waiting for one of these. Tell me when.

[abcdefg123]

Still making these?

[hatchtastic]

If your still making thi I'm in on one too!!

[abcdefg123]

Send me a message or call 9542103158

[Toaster]

Bump,

Anybody know of an alternative to this, or a place to buy a similar piece?