Can anyone tell me if this pan will fit around the crossmember? It will be going on a 406 SB, Drivers Side dipstick.

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...711&prmenbr=76

Also, can anyone reccomend a very good oil pump? I dont want the VERY best, but one close to it for a reasonable price. Thanks!

 

Moroso pans are pretty much universal, so unless you have a first gen Nova, then it will pretty much always fit.

The best oil pump is the stocker!!!! I dont know if you are running a roler cam but higher volume/pressure pumps cause lost performance and sometimes breakage of the stock lifters. A stock pump with a '69 Z28 pump spring will suffice an engine to 7000 rpm or 800 hp, whichever comes first!

 

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna go ahead and buy that pan today (along with a whole slew of ARP bolts $$$ ) Where can I get a regualr old stock pump? Do I have to buy it from a dealer? Also, where can I order the 69 Z28 Pump Spring? Thanks so much for the help.

 

I agree with Green on pump choice: my favorite for a street motor is a plain old M55, with the screen to fit the pan you are using, and the Mr Gasket #26 spring. That pump makes about 30 psi idling and 55-60 cruising in a motor built with stock oil flow (bearing tolerances, hyd lifters, etc.) and 5W-30 oil.

Unless you are doing something that drastically increases the flow rate within the pressurized oil system, a stock pan is just fine. Your money would be better spent elsewhere. A typical street motor doesn't need anything beyond that, except maybe a windage tray.