| Re: LT1 oil pan options? for Autocross or Track Days |
Subject: Re: LT1 oil pan options? for Autocross or Track Days by rklessdriver on 2010/11/3 15:30:04 I personally don't think much of the pan Canton makes for the C4 Corvette.... It's really not that good of a pan. However it's better than a stock pan just by way of more oil capacity. Most people don't know anything about what is actually available out there. They simply buy what the other guy has. If you want an 8qt pan and don't care anything about what your buying the Canton is as good/bad as any other mass produced oil pan from Milodon or Moroso. If it werent for the power of mass advertising I don't think any of those companies would be as big as are. IMO they build mostly mediocre products. There are other pans out there. I've actually used the Champ Pans CP100LTRB-RR http://www.champpans.com/index.cfm?event=productdetail&id=199 It's a very good pan for the money. Champ will cut the windage tray for the dip stick and put the 22mm plug in it for the oil sensor if you ask them. If your building a part time C4 Corvette this is the pan I'd recommend. IMO the door system and compartment placement is far superior to the Canton and it's less money. There are some detailed pics that I took on CF in blackharleymans 383LT4 engine thread. I know grindout on CF bought the same Champ on my recommendation - runs Road Atlanta often and loves his pan. Other manufactures: Kevko P/N 1091 RR http://www.kevkoracing.com/wetsump_chevy.htm MSR on CF bought this pan to replace his Canton and is much happier. http://charliespans.com/ http://aroilpans.com/ Not everybody has a web page either. Larry Pankrats builds some of the best oil pans money can buy. Hand fabricated and every weld is perfect. He honestly hasn't had to advertise since the 1990's. We have used his pans since the late 1980's. He built the pan on my 92 and there are may pics highlighting the workmanship on my photobucket. This pan will cost you (very) slightly more $$$ than a Canton. http://www.raceindustry.com/index.html?detailedlisting=1556 Will |
