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Mar 28, 2006 | 10:56 AM

rastadr

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oil pan selection

the 350 in my 82 is not original and the oil pan is beat up and the gasket leaks. since its coming off anyway what is the best aftermarket pan to use without clearance or hanging too low issues

Mar 28, 2006 | 11:20 AM

JoeRags

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I put a nicely painted new stock pan on my new 383. no leaks and didnt break the bank. nothing wrong with a stock pan unless your looking to up your oil capacity.

Mar 28, 2006 | 11:27 AM

rastadr

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i do want to increase my capacity the existing pan only holds 4 qts.

Mar 28, 2006 | 12:43 PM

jimmygmartin

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I'm using a milodon claimer pan. 5 qts, removable windage tray,and required no clearancing for my stroker. About $100

Mar 28, 2006 | 08:16 PM

GUSTO14

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rastadr

the 350 in my 82 is not original and the oil pan is beat up and the gasket leaks. since its coming off anyway what is the best aftermarket pan to use without clearance or hanging too low issues

Canton has a wide variety of oil pans available for the SBC. From virtually stock to full competition, check them out. They're pricey, but there are few better.
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...mpetition.html

Good luck... GUSTO

Mar 28, 2006 | 08:57 PM

MonzaRedConvert

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I've used the Moroso 20190 pan for years. It has a 7qt capacity, plenty of ground clearance and the price is right.

Mar 28, 2006 | 10:00 PM

David Ey

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I like the looks of the moroso pan. Do you have to modify anything to use it.....pickup or ?

Mar 29, 2006 | 12:36 AM

b71vette

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Yes you would need an extended oil pump pick up tube which I recommend brazing it onto the oil pump. Moroso sells the extended pickups or you can buy the pump/pickup in a kit already brazed together.

If you change to pan with a deeper sump you must use the proper length oil pump pickup.

I used a Moroso pan similar to the 20190 which I believe is 8 1/4 inch deep sump, stock was 7 inch deep so there is a greater potential for it to drag on a speed bump or something. The Canton's I believe are 7 or 7 1/4 inch deep.