Re: Who runs a diaper on their race car
[Re: 2QUICK4U]
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12/05/13 12:12 AM
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I did run a diaper and they retain a lot of heat, so I switched to a belly pan... safety number one..
I've had trouble getting my oil temp over 150. I thought the diaper would hold more heat. I haven't found that to be the case for me. Doug
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Re: Who runs a diaper on their race car
[Re: Dads426]
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12/05/13 08:46 AM
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For me the solution was a belly pan. I built it big enough to go from in front of the damper to behind the bell housing area. It goes outside rail to outside rail, sides match the contour of the frame rails and it goes around the lower control arms.
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Re: Who runs a diaper on their race car
[Re: Dads426]
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03/04/14 11:15 PM
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There are 4 straps that attach to the header with a bracket. Two to the front header bolts, but the rear two were too close to the tubes, so I drilled and tapped the flange between 6&8 and 5&7 to use studs so the bracket can be pulled up and slipped over the stud. To change the oil I have to drop the drag link (I use the bushings from Mike Roth so it slips off easily) and drop the back of the diaper. It's a pain, but DRE didn't want to put a flap in the bottom for fear it may leak. Having the diaper on and off about 40 times over the years; you learn a few tricks to make it easier. Also, we never start a fresh engine with the diaper on to check for leaks, so the drag link comes off again. The bushings are the cats meow.
So that is a DRE diaper...Do you have to send them the pan I am assuming?
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Re: Who runs a diaper on their race car
[Re: Kevins493]
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03/05/14 11:13 PM
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If your pan is off the shelf (milodon, etc) they should have everything they need as far as measurements. This pan was made by barton when the previous owner had the car, so we did need to send it in.
None of mine are "off the shelf"...
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Re: Who runs a diaper on their race car
[Re: Dragula]
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03/06/14 11:31 AM
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If your pan is off the shelf (milodon, etc) they should have everything they need as far as measurements. This pan was made by barton when the previous owner had the car, so we did need to send it in.
None of mine are "off the shelf"...
You don't have to send the pan to him, just the pan dimensions ! They will make the diaper anyway you want it
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