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Interest in Billet Tuna Group Buy? Brexit sale last days |
cgnj |
May 20 2016, 02:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 620 Joined: 6-March 03 From: Medford, NJ Member No.: 403 Region Association: None |
My last update.
I contacted Neil. He is certain the tunacan will fit in a small flat rate box. If you paid too much, I will reimbuse you for the difference. This is the current pricing. Tunacan $56.17 Tacoplate $39.73 Tunacan cover $28.77 Shipping/insurance across pond = $3.43 per unit. US shipping looks to be a small flat rate box $6.80 Paypal to 7394teen@gmail.com. I am placing this order tommorrow 7/6/2016 @ 12:00 edst. Thanks for your patience Carlos I have contacted each person who PMed or posted to this date. If I missed you I apologize, please PM me. I realized that with the brexit vote, the exchange had a chance to turn to our favor. Waiting saved 8%. This is the current pricing with todays exchamge $1.37=1 GBP I am at 13 of each piece. I do't think it will be possible to reach the next discount level, which would required 25/unit. Tunacan $56.17 Tacoplate $39.73 Tunacan cover $28.77 Shipping/insurance across pond = $3.43 per unit. My zip is 19111. You can I expect a med flate rate box is required if you order a tunacan, otherwise a small flat rate will work. It is easier for you to calc your own US shipping. PM me if you are a last minute buyer. I will forward my paypal to you and confirm the pricing with you. Please don't post here, PM me. Please don't make me do your math. I have a headache already. As soon as I hit 50% I am ordering. Hopefully I'm not eating them. Carlos Hi, You may remember the billet tuna can group buy. I have been in contact with Neil and he would be willing to offer it again. He also offers a Taco plate. He sent me his newest catalog and it is attached here. I have no idea what the pricing will be, depends on volume, but at least shipping will be less. Carlos Engine_parts_catalogue___Type_4___rev.01.pdf ( 121.27k ) Number of downloads: 741 Update, I believe that I have enough commitments to reach the following pricing I believe im am at 10 for tuna can, tunacan cover and tacoplate. I think it will be pretty tough to reach 25 of any particular piece. tuna can @ £41=$59.60 at todays exchange tuna can cover @ £21=30.51 Taco plate @ £29=42.13 There will be shipping, and possibly duties, I'm not aware of what they will be at the moment. Figure a small/med flat rate box, Plus a share of getting the box over the pond. I will contact each of you who has expressed interest to this point. I will keep this alive till 6/12. Again, Please PM me if you are interested. I may miss contacting you. Carlos |
StratPlayer |
May 20 2016, 02:40 PM
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StratPlayer Group: Members Posts: 3,261 Joined: 27-December 02 From: SLC, Utah Member No.: 27 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I was in on the last group buy, the products are outstanding, especially the taco plate.
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RoadGlue |
May 20 2016, 02:47 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm interested, but would need a price to commit.
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Mueller |
May 20 2016, 02:50 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I was going to make these at one time and was told by MarkD that some folk had issues with aluminum being too good of a heat sink in that application?
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RoadGlue |
May 20 2016, 02:52 PM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
I was going to make these at one time and was told by MarkD that some folk had issues with aluminum being too good of a heat sink in that application? Too good of a heat sink? Please elaborate. In my head a heat sink is another place for heat to be radiated away which is normally a good thing. I must be missing something. :-) |
cgnj |
May 20 2016, 04:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 620 Joined: 6-March 03 From: Medford, NJ Member No.: 403 Region Association: None |
I can already tell that this is the only time I will do this. I am going to purchase 2 of each no matter how many peeps join. I have no idea what the goal number is for the best deal.
I was going to make these at one time and was told by MarkD that some folk had issues with aluminum being too good of a heat sink in that application? Well, I'm not a engineer, but I'm guessing that the delta specifc heat of this Al disk vs. the stock disk isn't going to have a material effect on the resolution of your 40 year old guage and sender and at some point it will reach equilbrium, and have no effect on your guage at all. I paid big bucks for for two engineering degrees, should I make the kids do the the math? Carlos |
bdstone914 |
May 20 2016, 07:13 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,496 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I was going to make these at one time and was told by MarkD that some folk had issues with aluminum being too good of a heat sink in that application? [/quote] Too good of a heat sink? Please elaborate. In my head a heat sink is another place for heat to be radiated away which is normally a good thing. I must be missing something. :-) [/quote] I think that what mean the the AL dissipates heat better than steel an will influence the temperature of the sender which screws into it giving a low reading. Even if it is off 10-20 degrees you are looking for temperatures out of the norm. Remember the original have a cover on the plate to protect the sender from air that would cool it and send low readings. Bruce |
PotterPorsche |
May 20 2016, 09:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Hayward CA Member No.: 16,628 Region Association: None |
Im interested
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barefoot |
May 21 2016, 06:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,264 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
For the Tuna can, more heat dissipation would be a good thing. Note how the bottom of the engine case is finned, part of that reasoning is the same dissipation.
If i build a tuna can (i just might) I'd put external fins on it for more heat transfer. |
jim_hoyland |
May 21 2016, 06:09 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,225 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
I was in on the last group buy, the products are outstanding, especially the taco plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Excellent quality products; both my tuna can and temp sender plate have been trouble free |
saigon71 |
May 21 2016, 06:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,990 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
After battling a leaking taco plate for years, I got in touch with Neil and bought his billet taco plate for my fresh 2056.
I'm completely impressed with the fit & quality. Most importantly...no leaks! |
Mr.Nobody |
May 21 2016, 02:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 24-March 15 From: San Diego, Ca Member No.: 18,557 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm interested. Was already considering one in the near future.
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billh1963 |
May 22 2016, 04:38 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I would be interested as well!
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EdwardBlume |
May 22 2016, 07:14 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I'm interested as well....
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McMark |
May 22 2016, 08:29 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,177 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I was going to make these at one time and was told by MarkD that some folk had issues with aluminum being too good of a heat sink in that application? Too good of a heat sink? Please elaborate. In my head a heat sink is another place for heat to be radiated away which is normally a good thing. I must be missing something. :-) One of my customers installed a stock oil temp sensor in a stock oil temp mount (taco plate), but without the outer cover piece. So the sensor hex portion was exposed to air flow. He installed a styrofoam cover as a quick test and noticed a significant difference in the temperature reading. The airflow directly on the sensor hex portion was cooling it enough to make the reading inaccurate. Adding an aluminum taco plate would exacerbate the problem. The plate would cool the sensor significantly and your oil temps would read low. You could get away with an aluminum taco plate if you found a sensor that was insulated from the mount (a plastic housing, instead of brass, for example). Heat being radiated away is a good thing for the oil. And a bad thing for the sensor. |
struckn |
May 22 2016, 08:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
FYI... I have a Tuna Can on mine and just wanted to let you know that when you get yours don't over tork the bolt. Just snug it on because you can easiely strip the threads in the case if you over tighten. Also compensate for the slightly more oil the Tuna can will add which will not be seen on the dip stick.
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jonesy |
May 30 2016, 07:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 28-December 12 From: West Midlands, UK Member No.: 15,293 Region Association: None |
Hi, You may remember the billet tuna can group buy. I have been in contact with Neil and he would be willing to offer it again. He also offers a Taco plate. He sent me his newest catalog and it is attached here. I have no idea what the pricing will be, depends on volume, but at least shipping will be less. Carlos Engine_parts_catalogue___Type_4___rev.01.pdf ( 121.27k ) Number of downloads: 741 I was in on the last group buy, the products are outstanding, especially the taco plate. I was in on the last group buy, the products are outstanding, especially the taco plate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Excellent quality products; both my tuna can and temp sender plate have been trouble free After battling a leaking taco plate for years, I got in touch with Neil and bought his billet taco plate for my fresh 2056. I'm completely impressed with the fit & quality. Most importantly...no leaks! Thanks Guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hello all and thanks for your interest. Heres some figures for you; Taco plate £32 each for 1-4 £31 each for 5-9 £29 each for 10-24 £27 each for 25-49 £25 each for 50+ Tuna can £45 each for 1-4 £43 each for 5-9 £41 each for 10-24 £39 each for 25-49 £36 each for 50+ Shipping £8 for 1 Part £2 for each additional part up to 10 parts £1 for each additional part over 10 parts Shipping Insurance £1 for each part for shipping insurance. As an example if you order 10 taco plates and have them shipped to the same address they will work out to £31.60 each including shipping, which is less than the £32 for just the part. Or better still if i can make 25 for you then they will be £28.64 each including shipping. But for 50 they work out to just £26.32 each including shipping. This is the same pricing as i offered for the last group buy. I really should have increased it as the shipping certainly stung me. That was my fault for not calculating in the insurance. So this time i have added it separately. i wouldn't want to ship a group buy without insurance so please bear in mind that the example prices from before will be increased by £1 each part to cover the shipping insurance. Considering that the last group buy was over 3 years ago, a £1 increase (that should have been on there 3 years ago anyway) is a pretty good deal for you guys. I hope you think this is fair. I'm sure that you will be very happy with the parts you receive from me, if an order is placed. Cheers, Neil |
HansJan |
May 30 2016, 06:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 5-April 16 From: Sugar Land TX Member No.: 19,860 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I love to have one. Or maybe even one of each. But can some one explain what we mean with Tuna-can and Taco-plate?
Br, Hans Jan |
jonesy |
May 31 2016, 01:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 28-December 12 From: West Midlands, UK Member No.: 15,293 Region Association: None |
I love to have one. Or maybe even one of each. But can some one explain what we mean with Tuna-can and Taco-plate? Br, Hans Jan Taco plate pics and details; http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=978324 Tuna can pics and details; http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=978326 Cheers, Neil |
jonesy |
May 31 2016, 02:03 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 65 Joined: 28-December 12 From: West Midlands, UK Member No.: 15,293 Region Association: None |
I should have also added the Tuna can oil sump cover plate (item 5 on the catalogue that Carlos kindly attached)
£23 each for 1-4 £22 each for 5-9 £21 each for 10-24 £19 each for 25-49 £17 each for 50+ |
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