Oil Pan issue with conversions.

Oil Pan issue with conversions.

08-10-2006, 01:07 PM

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Alphacowboy

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Oil Pan issue with conversions.

Ok, so going through most of the conversion threads, I have noticed that the main issue that people run into is the oil pan. I was wondering if any of you have thought about a custom pan instead. What seems to be the main concern is that the area for the oil pick up is so low, it hits alot of stuff, so, what I was wondering is if any company has addressed this market? I mean, they make low clearence race car engine pans for practicly every gas engine, why not diesels? Basicly, somthing like this...

http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...race/15630.jpg

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