lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 I need to buy the oil pan and pickup for my 408w. I already ordered the blueprinted oil pump and billet drive http://stores.precisionoilpumps.com/ford-351w/ Should I look for anything specific with the pan? The crank is 4.00 stroke and a 6.200 rod Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangmike6996 34 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 With any new oil pan/pump/pickup I always like to check the clearance. Too close and it can starve due to pickup pulling to the pan, too far and it can cavitate /starve 2 lalojamesliz and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 I'd look at Canton oil pans. They are one of the better quality oil pans that are available most anywhere. Call them to verify for your application. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,256 Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Both my brother and I have a 7 qt Milodon pan on our strokers without any interference. Mine is 393ci with 3.85 stroke, and his is 422ci with, um...more stroke than mine. I agree with checking with the pan maker, or maybe the engine builder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 5:57 PM, mustangmike6996 said: With any new oil pan/pump/pickup I always like to check the clearance. Too close and it can starve due to pickup pulling to the pan, too far and it can cavitate /starve Is the clearance usually adjustable? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 6:41 PM, 1969_Mach1 said: I'd look at Canton oil pans. They are one of the better quality oil pans that are available most anywhere. Call them to verify for your application. Ill check them out, thanks for the advice. http://www.cjponyparts.com/canton-oil-pan-kit-front-sump-t-pan-351w-1965-1973/p/OPK2/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 8:09 PM, RPM said: Both my brother and I have a 7 qt Milodon pan on our strokers without any interference. Mine is 393ci with 3.85 stroke, and his is 422ci with, um...more stroke than mine. I agree with checking with the pan maker, or maybe the engine builder. When i asked the guys at the shop for some things they weren't very helpful and asked if they were designing the engine. Not what I expected from a shop that I'm dropping a little over $4k at but that was when I only hired them for the machine work/assembly Now that I'm spending more, maybe they can GIVE me some advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 I'm loosing track of my threads and forgetting to check back on them. To many things at once. Sorry guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 3, 2017 Is a aftermarket oil pan a must for a 408w? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 Still wondering if it's a must have upgrade for a agressive driven street car with little chance of strip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzzar 22 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 Ilalojamesliz, sent you a pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 I'd still look for a 7 qt. (6 qt. pan + 1 qt. in the filter) T-sump pan. At the very least, in theory, the oil will run a little cooler and last longer. If you can invision with more oil in the system, a single mass of oil will sit in the pan longer before it gets circulated through the motor. Thus, have a little more time to cool. I first heard this from a Ford Racing Tech when I was deciding on what oil pan to use. It made sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeDemon 211 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 seems like some good insurance to have another quart or two and some baffling in the pan when spending a little longer at higher RPM running down the track (where the oil gets pumped up to the top) or launching hard (where the oil will try to rush towards the back). 2 dorthyjm4 and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangmike6996 34 Report post Posted June 27, 2017 On 6/3/2017 at 1:34 AM, lalojamesliz said: Is the clearance usually adjustable? It isn't "adjustable" exactly but you can shim the pickup tube to be lower into the pan if you get a deeper sump pan. Some pans will recommend a special pickup designed for that pan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 334 Report post Posted June 28, 2017 On 06/02/2017 at 10:34 PM, lalojamesliz said: Is the clearance usually adjustable? As far as I know, no. The pick-up tube attaches to the side of the oil pump. So, height is not adjustable. When you buy an aftermarket oil pan, also get the pick-up they recommend. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 30, 2017 Just made a deal on a 7qt t-sump oil pan :) 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,256 Report post Posted June 30, 2017 Cool. You gonna be around today? Might stop by if you're there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalojamesliz 56 Report post Posted June 30, 2017 2 hours ago, RPM said: Cool. You gonna be around today? Might stop by if you're there. Yeah, I'll be home for the next 3 hours if you want to stop by, I have to work tonight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
