oil pan modifications ideas? (for road racing) - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

FueledSoul · 02-12-2009, 11:55 PM

Iv looked at many after market pans manly road race style pans since this is the type of pan i will need to run. i plan on using a oem stock pan and modify it to suit my needs, modified oem pump and modified pickup depending upon design of the pan. - just looking for ideas, plans, pics, tips anything of that nature would be great

paul_huryk · 02-13-2009, 10:24 AM

Why don't you just buy an aftermarket road race oil control pan? If you fabricate one yourself and make some miscalculations, you will have an engine good for a boat anchor or the like.

J91 · 02-13-2009, 10:37 AM

I would get the proper pan for the proper job. Ever look into anexternal resivoir system, I hear they work quite well. I am planning on getting one for my car.

FueledSoul · 02-13-2009, 04:39 PM

i plan on running a oil accumulator, screened windage tray, rear main pan baffle and crank scraper. im just going to cheap out and build my own pan its simple and easy - just looking for ideas for stop, go and high cornering G's to keep the pick up in oil with out starving it

//<86TA>\\ · 02-13-2009, 07:18 PM

a dry sump setup would be cool

FueledSoul · 02-13-2009, 07:39 PM

No doubt!

iv looked into it. . . pricey, like i said keeping it on the cheap but effective side

FueledSoul · 02-13-2009, 10:25 PM

found this:

http://www.crateengines.com/product/...OilPanKit.aspx

FueledSoul · 02-14-2009, 03:25 PM

This seems like a good deal only thing is will it work with a 3rdgen

http://www.midwestmotorsportsinc.com...5120K&line=MWM

tom86iroc · 02-15-2009, 09:00 AM

i bought a canton road race pan came with the oil baffles and such nice piece better then trying to piece one together casue u would still have to buy baffels screens and scraper too that kit didnt have any of that and u would have to be precise on the scraper as not to hit the crank good luck though

FueledSoul · 02-18-2009, 10:41 PM

Got any pics with your pan installed?

1989GTATransAm · 02-18-2009, 10:47 PM

If you are going to buy an aftermarket oil pan there are a couple on considerations to keep in mind.

1. It will have to clear the k-member if you have the stock one and not a tubular one.
2. There will need to be enough clearance between the oil pan and the k-member if you are using the stock exhaust routing.

FueledSoul · 02-21-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1989GTATransAm

If you are going to buy an aftermarket oil pan there are a couple on considerations to keep in mind.

1. It will have to clear the k-member if you have the stock one and not a tubular one.
2. There will need to be enough clearance between the oil pan and the k-member if you are using the stock exhaust routing.

all things considered thats what i want to fab my own so it suits my needs and application

tom86iroc · 02-23-2009, 06:26 PM

i dont have the canton in the car yet as i havent finished my new motor but it will fit stock exhaust and clear a factory k member from what the website says i have a different k memeber and im gonna be runnin hooker LT's so won't ahve any problems

1MeanZ · 02-23-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FueledSoul

all things considered thats what i want to fab my own so it suits my needs and application

I strongly recommend just buying a pre-made pan. Go to Canton's website, they offer a road race style pan that will work with the stock crossmember and crossover exhaust. I'm running the 15-244t with long tubes. The canton pans have bungs for oil temp sensors, trap doors, windage trays, crank scrapers, you name it. I love mine and am glad I got it. I auto-x the car and I run 1-2 HPDE "open track day" and wanted to make sure I didnt run the engine out of oil. At 3000+ rpm around the right handed sweeper at Nelson Ledges the oil pressure gage never moved.