building a 396 stroker, threw a rod in previous set up so my oil pan is unusable. what kind of oil pan should i get, as well as what kind of oil pump?
i'm sure stock stuff will work, but if i could get a better performance pump/pan for a decent price i will. especially at the cost of dealer factory parts. thanks for the help asap. ordering parts this weekend.
-Jason

car is a 6 speed 97 lt1

 

I've had good results with the stock pump, blueprinted, 80psi spring and tack-welded pickup. Using it with a stock pan in a 383.... not sure if the stock pan would even work with a 396. I've seen a similar setup in a blown 383 pushing 1,125 flywheelHP and running 9.04@155mph.

Hopefully you are paying "dealer" prices for your GM parts, when the sources frequently listed here will sell them to you for about 1/2 of list.

 

ya my dad works for gm, so parts would be at cost. how come it might not work w/ 396. it wouldn't be for the sake of clearencing would it?

 

My stock pan took a few taps of a hammer to clear the 3.75" stroke Callies crank. It would depend on the specific 3.875" crank you used in your 396.

 

So what windage tray would be a good choice with the stock pump and pan?

 

Not to let a cat out of a bag, but right now my engine builder has Moroso making a custom LT1 oil pan with baffle and windage tray built into it, guessing my engine is the test dummy. I'll let everyone know if they put it into production.

 

Totaly not knocking Injuneer and the other members on the board who hammer out their stock pan, but if your putting all this $$ into the motor and making sure its PERFECT, I wouldnt hammer the stock pan out. I am going with a new style Canton oil pan (the one that dont leak like the older style ones), they have a built in windage try, also picked up the associated oil picking which is 3/4", usally you buy the pan and pickup at the same time, usally the pan company offers them. I am going with a Melling HV oil pump....my engine builder told me something i didn't know....Moroso, Canton, and all those other companies that sell these High Volume and/or High Pressure oil pumps are just resellers. They told me ALL aftermarket pumps are ultimatly made by Melling. Found that interesting...