Simplify your life by using a 4.250 stroke crank with an internal pickup and a 6 qt Hemi type pan.
I had thought about that...but, I know what i am trying to do has been done before. I have no issue running an external line and pickup, just trying to figure out what I can get away with and if it can be packaged tightly.
Id like to be making 700-750hp at the crank, and I do feel the more cubes the easier that will be. Plus, I have ALWAYS wanted a huge ci big block, even though I know a 505 or 512 could get it done, albeit a bit harder.