Aarrg! 440 Oil Pan Question

[DANF]

Why can't I find a stock oil pick up for this thing?

I have a nearly complete rebuilt 440 - .030 over, 10.5:1 with all the goodies - street car. Do I really need a 7qt oil pan? Is there an advantage?   It looks huge for my 74' - will it fit?  Are there different configurations depending on the body style?  Help!

Thanks to all
DANF

 

[firefighter3931]

Mancini has a reproduction 6quart hemi pan with a pickup for $160.00  If you order this kit make sure to specify the 3/8in pickup. 

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/streethemoil.html


Ron

[DANF]

Ron - Thanks for the quick response.  Do you run with a(or this Mancicni) higher capacity pan?  Is there an advantage other than more oil means more wear protection or.......?

Thanks again

[firefighter3931]

Dan, with the hemi pan capacity is 7 quarts (6+1 for the filter) so there is more protection for the engine which is important for a performance build. The hemi pan also has front & rear baffles which help with oil control during hard acceleration/braking. The baffles keep the oil pickup covered and the oil pump sucking oil instead of air.


Ron