So I’m rapidly approaching the stage of my stroker build where I need to decide what oil pan I want to use.

I’m also about to hit the wall on my budget.

Anyway, the motor is a fairly mild 360 based 410 going into a 72 Roadrunner street car that will probably see some play time at the strip. Initially, the top end will remain pretty much stock, so performance expectations are modest.

So my choices are a stock pan (no baffles) w/windage tray, Milodon stock replacement (w/ minimal baffle) w/ windage tray, and Kevko 6 qt (w/ or w/o windage tray).

I’m looking to maintain a near stock appearance, so a big honkin’ pavement draggin’ 8 qt pan hanging down is not on the option list.

I’d like to use the Kevko pan, but it will definitely strain the budget further. Looks like a nice piece for the money, but is it necessary at this performance level? I know the stock pan is marginal at best, but I can’t see being able to pull the kind of hole shot that would uncover the pick-up.

Also, is there any value to running a windage tray with the Kevko? Will one even fit? There is a big debate in the race only section over the value of windage trays, so I’m not looking to rehash that here.

Anyone?

I just picked up the kevco pan, for my 360, seems like a pretty nice part. Kevko told me not to use a windage tray, since it will not let the crank scraper work as it should. I bought mine here http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/product.asp?ProdID=12416&CtgID=23484

I'm running a stocker on mine, strokers don't normally see a lot of RPM, I don't see any reason for adding extra capacity, especially on the street.

I'd at least add a baffle to the stock pan.

The 8qt milodon pans don't hang down that far, but they are wider which means you have to cut into the k-frame on one side.

I went with the milodon stock replacement with baffles for mine and omitted the windage tray. I heard ther may be clearance problems with the tray and the stroker crank, plus my block was align honed with main bolts and u din nit want to re do it for the studs. I just painted it to match the block.
Scott

If you have a welder cut the sump out and ad an inch or more to gain atleast an extra quart. you can also ad some baffles.