Oil pans

[Chris Kennedy]

At some point in time I will probably replace my standard 4 qt. pan with one from the aftermarket, largely to try and increase capacity and reduce oil temperature a bit (I would like to stay away from the extra plumbing of an oil cooler). I am concerned about clearance (both ground clearance and clearance of things such as the power steering piston rod), and wonder if anyone can recommend a replacement pan that does not have clearance problems. I have looked at Milodon, Moroso and Canton, yet have never felt comfortable with the advice I have gotten from the various technical departments. Also, do people prefer the Fel Pro of the Mister Gasket one piece oil pan gaskets?

--Chris Kennedy

[jon81]

Chris;

The Milodon 7 quart will fit with no problems (that's what I've got). You will need a new pickup also.

Use the one piece Fel Pro gasket...it's around $30 from Summit

[Chris Kennedy]

Thank you very much for the Milodon recommendation. I suppose this is the 7 qt. "kick out" model? If you have an oil temperature gauge, did you notice any drop in temperature? Also, did you use your standard dipstick, but just mark it differently?

Thanks,

--Chris Kennedy

[jon81]

It is the "kick out" model.

You fill the pan with 7 quarts and then remark the dipstick.

That pan MUST be used with a windage tray so if your car doesn't have one, my 81 didn't, you have to buy a windage tray and the bolt kit also.

Don't have an oil temp guage so I can't help you there. 7 qts vs 4 means the oil in the sump has to be cooler as it's not circulated as often.