HarrisonTX Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm running an M55HV oil pump. I'm worried about sucking the pan dry, and I'm considering a 7 quart pan. The JTR book doesnt mention anything about oil pans. I doubt some kickouts would interfere with the crossmember. What about the block hugger headers? Would those prevent me from running a larger capacity oil pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robftw Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I'm running an M55HV oil pump. I'm worried about sucking the pan dry, and I'm considering a 7 quart pan. The JTR book doesnt mention anything about oil pans. I doubt some kickouts would interfere with the crossmember. What about the block hugger headers? Would those prevent me from running a larger capacity oil pan? A larger Pan won't interfere with the crossmember, or the block hugger headers, the pan widens out towards the back of the block. Is your engine a 1piece rear seal by chance? I have an extra 7qt moroso pan. 1 rod hit it, but did not go through it, some aluminum was brazed into the dent's to give it some strength back. I cannot use it because the old block was destroyed, i have a 2pc rear seal now. It was 240$ or so new, 50$ shipped if you want it. Edited September 25, 2012 by Robftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 A larger Pan won't interfere with the crossmember, or the block hugger headers, the pan widens out towards the back of the block. Is your engine a 1piece rear seal by chance? I have an extra 7qt moroso pan. 1 rod hit it, but did not go through it, some aluminum was brazed into the dent's to give it some strength back. I cannot use it because the old block was destroyed, i have a 2pc rear seal now. It was 240$ or so new, 50$ shipped if you want it. Hell, I'll take it... It is in fact a one piece rear main, with a passenger side dipstick. With one piece's I believe there were both passenger, and driver side dip sticks. If it's passenger side, and useable like you say, I'll take it. I'm going to PM you now. ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I am using the same pump. I have a 3qt accusump and it works hard on the race track. I have starvation on hard braking and turn in. I am currently using a Hamburger pan with a squared sump with trap doors, windage tray, crank scraper, etc. I cannot imagine having problems driving on public roads. Race track is a different story. I would use an accusump on any car except my BMW M3. The M3 has great oil control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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