Anyone running an oil pan that has the center link running through it?

[1DART440]

I am considering building an oil pan with the center link running through it, the low sump that I have now is too dangerous. I saw a pan like like this in the old DC racers book. I am wondering if there are any issues getting the link through the pan? Also I haven't looked at it myself yet, the car is covered up in a corner while I clean the junk out of my garage. From what I remember it should be a clear shot right through below the rails.

[68_Val_Sedan]

I had one on my 64 belvedere ... it was a little bit of a pain in the ass to pull the cross link when it was time to pull the motor but over all it worked well ...

[deepockets]

i got a charlies and it's a really nice piece......... but i still had to cut and raise the upper part as the right side of the bar would hit. just a little of time on my end and $80.00 at the welding shop

[Dodgeboy]

Is this going to be a BB in an A body?

Roger

[doug 371]

ya...we got that on the small block stroker...its not bad once you've done it a couple times 

[Blue]

Used to run one years ago in a big block Duster, depending on engine placement you might have to mod it it for clearance. Other than being a PITA to remove the pan or pull the motor, they work fine.

[bigtimeauto]

The problem with them is if you plan on going faster than 9.99 at a nhra track you won't be able to put a diaper on it for next year. (unless they push the rule back again)

[Dodgeboy]

I managed to get an 8 quart pan in my BB dart by extending the sump to the rear about 2" and to the left side about 1". It only hangs below the K frame about 1/2". These dimensions I gave here are not exact but I will measure it if you want.

Roger

[warthog]

Sound like my way of doing things.  I thinking about the same thing.  Your dimensions would be a big help.   Thanks  Dan

I managed to get an 8 quart pan in my BB dart by extending the sump to the rear about 2" and to the left side about 1". It only hangs below the K frame about 1/2". These dimensions I gave here are not exact but I will measure it if you want.

Roger

[1DART440]

Sound like my way of doing things.  I thinking about the same thing.  Your dimensions would be a big help.   Thanks  Dan

I managed to get an 8 quart pan in my BB dart by extending the sump to the rear about 2" and to the left side about 1". It only hangs below the K frame about 1/2". These dimensions I gave here are not exact but I will measure it if you want.

Roger

Sounds like another option. I certainly will consider looking at something like that.  Thanks for the input guys!