Whats the oil capacity of the 383 oil pan
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moparchris
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You are correct. In a stock motor with a standard volume oil pump a 4 quart pan will work fine. It just has less tolerance to being low on oil. A 6 quart pan is extra insurance. If I was to build a motor that had more RPM capability than stock or more stroke than stock I would definitely go with a 6 quart. If you have to replace your pan for any reason go with a 6 quart. When I run an extra capacity pan I always run it a quart low to reduce windage which is worth a few HP. AcmeA12 just bought one, maybe he can shed some light on where to buy one.
SomeCarGuy
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Depends on what you are doing with the car.
If the engine is stock, as it appears to be in the photos, I wouldn't worry about. If you plan on racing it a bunch, then maybe. Even regular trips down the 1320 won't hurt it if you are all stock.
If the engine is stock, as it appears to be in the photos, I wouldn't worry about. If you plan on racing it a bunch, then maybe. Even regular trips down the 1320 won't hurt it if you are all stock.
dobie
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I bought the 6 qt pan when I got ready to drop my 383 in just for extra insurance. I bought it straight from the local Mopar Performance dealer. I also went with a hi flow pump.
Thank you. I found a replacement on Summit racing for the car except it is a 7qt. I also ordered the high flow pump as well. Couldn't find the six qt oil pan. The 7qt is a direct replacement for the 383/440. Hope it works. It also comes with a magnetic drain plug.
Brand Milodon
Manufacturer's Part Number 31010
Part Type Oil Pans, Individual
Product Line Milodon Street and Strip Oil Pans
Summit Racing Part Number MIL-31010
Rear Main Seal Style 2-piece
Sump Style Wet
Oil Pan Capacity 7 quarts
Oil Pan Depth (in) 7.750 in.
Oil Pan Material Steel
Oil Pan Finish Gold iridited
Sump Location Center
Baffled Yes
Kicked Out No
Stroker Clearanced Yes
Maximum Stroke with OE Rod 4.750 in.
Dipstick Provision No
Windage Tray Included No
Pickup Included No
Crank Scraper Included No
Drain Plug Thread Size 1/2-20 in.
Gaskets Included No
Hardware Included No
Quantity Sold individually.
Notes Pan fits very well with 1964 and earlier K-members. Provides increased capacity in all 1959-73 Mopar vehicles (except trucks. Oil pan front depth is 1.375 in.
Thanks,
Barry
Brand Milodon
Manufacturer's Part Number 31010
Part Type Oil Pans, Individual
Product Line Milodon Street and Strip Oil Pans
Summit Racing Part Number MIL-31010
Rear Main Seal Style 2-piece
Sump Style Wet
Oil Pan Capacity 7 quarts
Oil Pan Depth (in) 7.750 in.
Oil Pan Material Steel
Oil Pan Finish Gold iridited
Sump Location Center
Baffled Yes
Kicked Out No
Stroker Clearanced Yes
Maximum Stroke with OE Rod 4.750 in.
Dipstick Provision No
Windage Tray Included No
Pickup Included No
Crank Scraper Included No
Drain Plug Thread Size 1/2-20 in.
Gaskets Included No
Hardware Included No
Quantity Sold individually.
Notes Pan fits very well with 1964 and earlier K-members. Provides increased capacity in all 1959-73 Mopar vehicles (except trucks. Oil pan front depth is 1.375 in.
Thanks,
Barry
mcmopar
Well-Known Member
No dipstick provision. No way to check oil level between oil changes.I hope you ordered the Milodon oil pickup as well. Your stock oil pickup tube and screen won't be deep enough. I think it may not clear the K-member since it is 1.375" deep at the front. You may be sending that pan back...
moparchris said:
Right here...
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MIL-30761/
Order the correct pick-up too...
As for whether or not the stock pan is adequate for high performance usage, Bob K himself told me that a BBM with a stock oil pump can suck the 4 qt pan dry in a 1/4 mile race. For me that alone is more than enough justification for the upgrade. :cents:
:jester:
SomeCarGuy
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The 31010 pan hangs REALLY low. Real low. Does for sure take the matching pickup.
A more expensive, but DELUXE option is the Milodon 31580. It isn't promote very well and costs 450 bucks or so w/ the pickup added in. I find it mind boggling as to why they wouldn't let it be known about. It's really a road race pan- overkill for the street, but really no downsides. Even the price isn't that bad considering what you get in value.
That is the best oil pan you will find on the market. It holds tons of oil, has all sorts of baffles, has an oil temp sender port built in, and tucks real nice. I had one on my car and would never buy another pan. It is worth living on beans for a month or two to afford if that is what it takes. It's that nice.
A more expensive, but DELUXE option is the Milodon 31580. It isn't promote very well and costs 450 bucks or so w/ the pickup added in. I find it mind boggling as to why they wouldn't let it be known about. It's really a road race pan- overkill for the street, but really no downsides. Even the price isn't that bad considering what you get in value.
That is the best oil pan you will find on the market. It holds tons of oil, has all sorts of baffles, has an oil temp sender port built in, and tucks real nice. I had one on my car and would never buy another pan. It is worth living on beans for a month or two to afford if that is what it takes. It's that nice.
nicanor said:
Which one did you order to replace the 31010?
