Oil Pan

[ddubelko]

Anyone know if there is any problems with using a Morose front sump oil pan in the Hurricane? Still waiting for the new owners to get up and running so I decided to put the motor together.

Thanks

[njperrone]

I'm using a front sump Canton (the shortest I could find) and it's at the same level as the frame rails. I think it's 7" depth but I can measure the depth when I get home tonight if you like.

You may be waiting a long time for your Hurricane as it seems the wheels are turning really slow...

Time will tell.

Nick

[ddubelko]

Thanks Nick

The Moroso  is  8" deep, I wonder if I should woory about normal street clearance.

[njperrone]

I'll measure tonight and post unless someone else answers first.

[Spuddyboy]

What motor are you running?

I have a SBF with the Moroso front sump, and the pan is at the level of the frame rails.

Evan

[Spuddyboy]

You may, however, want to also think about the Bellhousing, as those sometimes end up being below the oil pan level.

Evan

[Paul Proefrock]

I have a FE with a Canton T Pan. 6 1/2" tall and I am only getting 3" of ground clearance. No one makes a shorter pan for the Big Block FE's so I've begun a project to build my own. The FE could sit in the frame one inch higher and still be OK, I don't think anyone has had any issues with hood clearance.

I cut the lip on my Lakewood bellhousing, as shown on the ERA website and it is measuring 3 5/8" to the ground.

My ride height is set to 4 1/2" to the bottom of the front frame rail extensions.

It really depends on the motor you are building. My suggestion, go with the shortest pan you can find.

Paul

[ddubelko]

Sorry guys, I left the engine size out. It is a 351w.

And thanks for all the feed back


Dave

[jshel.1]

Dave,

I have an example for you... Craft Racing 408w stroker with Moroso Cobra T-Style pan (Cat: 20507) and a Quicktime Bellhousing (lightened, cobra style Cat: RM-6060).

Both clear the front suspension frame rail of the small block Hurricane chassis produced to date.

You can count on me for well lit, and accurate photographs.
I can be reached at 214.929.6264; happy to help any way I can.
John Shelton


Here is the photo you "requested:"

[ddubelko]

John

Thanks for all your help, and the pictures look great. I have saved your # for future (quit bugging me) questions.

Thanks again

Dave