windage tray?

[coxie1996]

figured id ask since i just found out what they do. is it a good idea to put one on my 440 build? going for 500+ hp. dont wanna pour out my specs. but just  a question. thanks guys

[Dmichels]

A windage tray is always a good idea. Keeps the oil in the pan where it belongs
Dave

[coxie1996]

A windage tray is always a good idea. Keeps the oil in the pan where it belongs
Dave

any disadvatnages?

[Dmichels]

none I know off
let others chime in there is a ton of knowlage on this board
Dave

[The70RT]

Disadvantage are the oil sloshes around the crank throws and the oil and causes foaming. The foaming will cause bearing fail due to air being sucked through the sump and putting air in the passage ways to the bearings. Also on acceleration it tends to build up to the back of the pan and the crank throws hit it thus slowing the RPM's ever so slightly.

[Cooter]

Disadvantage to using a stock windage tray? Won't clear a stroker crank...Must use one for strokers.

[FLG]

Really no disadvantages to using one.

Perhaps the only disadvantage is 2 oil pan gaskets and them being a pain in the ass if you need to change an oil pan.

[John_Kunkel]

While the windage tray does keep the oil in the sump from sloshing onto the spinning crank it also provides a surface close to the crank for the oil slung off of the rotating asembly to bounce back into the rotating assembly (windage).