Hello All,
Some of you may or may not know, that I recently inherited an assembled DSS Racing, CNC-20, race prepped, 306 Long Block (minus a few things).
It's a long story, that thread is available here:
Anyways, after speaking with DSS about the engine and sharing quite a few photos with them they recommended running a high-volume oil pump, and a larger oil pan. So I have been on the hunt for pan and recently picked up this Canton road race style plan for real cheap.
It doesn't look like it's been used. It appears to be an older model.
closest Product link I can find:
I have already test fit the pan with the high volume pump and pick up. It fits with both of those. It fits over the main girdle and windage tray. All the parts websites seem to say it will fit the stock K-member. It seems to be a win.
My questions are:
1. Is there a recommended distance between the oil pump and pan? It all seems to fit but it is tight.
2. How does one measure the distance between the two?
3. Is there any reason why one should NOT use a "road race" pan on a street car? The car will see the occasional drag strip but only on a "for fun" basis, nothing competitive.
4. For those of you who have graduated to a "big boy" oil pan, do you guys still use the stock pan rails?
Thanks for your time and expertise.
-Justin
Some of you may or may not know, that I recently inherited an assembled DSS Racing, CNC-20, race prepped, 306 Long Block (minus a few things).
It's a long story, that thread is available here:
I inherited a motor and much much more
Hello all, Today basically I inherited a massive amount of parts from a family friend who is moving out of state and liquidating his collection. I did pay for all this stuff, but it was so cheap it feels like an inheritance. I got: MM adjustable upper/lower control arms MM subframes BMR...
Anyways, after speaking with DSS about the engine and sharing quite a few photos with them they recommended running a high-volume oil pump, and a larger oil pan. So I have been on the hunt for pan and recently picked up this Canton road race style plan for real cheap.
It doesn't look like it's been used. It appears to be an older model.
closest Product link I can find:
15-644 For Ford 289-302 Rear T Sump Road Race Pan
This "T" style rear sump oil pan is for Ford 289-302 blocks in Fox Body Mustangs. It has a 7-1/2" deep by 8" long by 13-1/2" wide sump and a 7 quart system capacity. Some long tube headers require modification. This pan requires our #15-645 pickup.
I have already test fit the pan with the high volume pump and pick up. It fits with both of those. It fits over the main girdle and windage tray. All the parts websites seem to say it will fit the stock K-member. It seems to be a win.
My questions are:
1. Is there a recommended distance between the oil pump and pan? It all seems to fit but it is tight.
2. How does one measure the distance between the two?
3. Is there any reason why one should NOT use a "road race" pan on a street car? The car will see the occasional drag strip but only on a "for fun" basis, nothing competitive.
4. For those of you who have graduated to a "big boy" oil pan, do you guys still use the stock pan rails?
Thanks for your time and expertise.
-Justin
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