I would have normally started another thread but this one got off track enough that I figured I’d just post my next question here too.

I had just assumed that the 55-56 Dodges and Plymouths used a rear sump oil pan like the 55-56 Chryslers and they didn’t start using the center sump pan until 1957 when they started using the torsion bar suspension.

I recently came across a picture showing what was purported to be to be a 56 Dodge oil pan and it was center sump.

For the guys who have a 55-56 Dodge or Plymouth is the stock pan center or rear sump or if you did an engine swap is there enough room to use either style pan?

The 1st gen Chrysler HEMIs only used the center sump pans in 57-8, they’re out there but if I need one I suspect I should start looking around now.

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