80's Al

...and yet more problems as I go.

I have an exhaust leak at the header/Y-pipe. This is due to the oil pan on the new 383ci engine I have installed. The diameter of the pipe is too large for the curve of the pan. Hence , it rubs the pan and will not seal at the header.

This exhaust was in the car on my 305, with stock pan, and had plenty of clearance. The exhaust is an SLP full header to tailpipe, with 5.7 "large" diameter header!

Should I get a stock pan from GM or should I get a larger pan? If larger , any sugesstions on what might work/clear the exhaust? I may have a large volume pump....with this play a factor with a stock pan?

The pan is chome, and I kinda want to change it any way....they retain WAY too much heat. Just wish I knew this while it (383) was on the stand!!

TIA


80's AL

80' Berlinetta
89' RS (currently under construction)
97' BIG Dodge Truck:hail:

jmd

iTrader: (4)

You should run a standard volume, hi pressure pump.

You should get a stock pan that clears the exhaust.

Guest

i 2nd that idea