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Stock oil pan for autocross

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greddyt56

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Do I need a baffled oil pan to autocross? Do I need to overfill or use any specialty race oil? Should I just run the recommended 5w20 and capacity?

2002 Mustang GT. Cold air intake, xpipe, flowmaster exhaust, bilstein hd's, eibach prokit, pullies

I am really paranoid about this because the last time I autocrossed I did so in my old F150 and blew the engine from the sump coming uncovered. Yes I know that the mustang is built more for cornering than the F150, but I would appreciate any advice or reassurance to help me get back to racing again.

Thanks
 

SaleenGT2001

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i have the Canton road race pan in my car. it has a diamond shaped box in it that keeps oil in the pick up at all times.

i wouldnt recomend running more oil than the car calls for. i'd just go have fun with it and hope nothing blows up!
 

bhuff30

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You actually tried to autocross an F150?

I'm sure the 4.6 would be fine. Ford knew the mustang would be taken to the limits in every possible direction, including cornering. Every magazine and automobile program has done handling tests, including steady state max G turns, and none reported engine failures. I have an oil pan from a 4.6 mark VIII and it has lots and lots of baffeling to keep the oil where it is needed, and no doubt your mustang does too.

I'll be finding out how the 4.6 does in autocross in a few more weeks too, hopefully. I autocrossed the 88 quite a few times before going more drag racing oriented, but never tried the 97. Should be fun.
 

squeak93

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The pan has enough baffling for the average weekend warrior like yourself. Use the correct weight and amount of oil, and go have fun!
 

Flghtmstr1

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I haven't had any problems autocrossing my car. Like others have said, the Mustangs were designed with turning in mind (albeit not as seriously as other cars). Go have fun! Be forewarned: it's addictive.
 
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yeah the F150 was a v6 with a cam, headers, and 295/45's all the way around.

thanks for the input. the autocross is coming up this month so it should be fun minus the nasty loaner helmets.
 
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