PDA

View Full Version : oil pans


1bad383
09-28-2003, 13:17
While looking over my truck today I noticed how much the 6.5 pan and a Big Block pan look alike. Anybody ever try, or just dosen't fit. It would be nice to have a couple of extra quarts of oil.
StephenA
09-29-2003, 16:26
It would definitely be nice to have more oil to circulate. I guess we could try it... But there's got to be an easier way to find out. Anybody know? Maybe kennedy knows?
LanduytG
09-29-2003, 16:38
Rick Myers has a pan that will add another 4 quart. I put that on mine and with all the other stuff I added I end up holding 15.5 quart. Running down the road empty oil temp never gets over 175*. Pulling 15K it will get to 210*. From what I have heard that is low temp when pulling. I think it was MP was telling me normal was 230-240*.

Greg
StephenA
09-29-2003, 17:23
That's great about Meyers pan, Greg... Does this make for more milage between your Amsoil engine oil & filter changes? How much was the pan & where to get it?
catmandoo
09-29-2003, 17:26
if your talking big block as in 454 no it will not work as the diesel pan is cut at a 45 degree angle in the front where it bolts to the timing chain cover where as the 454 is flat
LanduytG
09-29-2003, 18:48
Anytime you add capacity you will get longer life from the oil. I forget what Rick's email address is. If I remember right I think the pan was around $300 or so. IMHO if you have the motor out it is money well spent.

Greg
Turbine Doc
09-29-2003, 22:33
You can also add additional oil and improve filtration with a bypass Filt set up, which will allow for longer change interval
rjwest
09-30-2003, 08:17
What is a bypass filter setup?????
StephenA
10-02-2003, 06:00
Hi Greg, a by-pass filter setup is a way of using non stock oil filters to filter the oil better. It involves one or more filter recepticles attached to the firewall, fender or frame which acommodate better filtering as well as added oil volume, and depending on where they are installed, can make oil changes easier. They are popular with synthetic oils which get tested for brake down & can go longer between changes.
Among others, Greg, who advertises Amsoil on the advertiser's page sells these.