IWannaGoFast Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 As I mentioned in my build intro, I have a 1990 Miata that I am putting a 302 into. For the standard install to work the oil pan hangs down 3inches or so, which limits ride height. The other option is to lift the motor which further throws off balance and means I have to cut a hole in the hood or run a goofy cowl. As mentioned before I considered running a dry sump system, but that is proving to be difficult and expensive. Another person suggested an external oil pump and slim pan, but I don't see what the difference truly is. Yet another option suggested was to "wing" the pan and go wide with baffels around the sump for the pickup but I have no experience with this and am unsure how to do this or how much clearance it would give me. I have spent countless hours on forums and the old Google box without anything that really pleases me. The goal is for the car to ride as low as possible with the motor being mounted as low as possible within the car and the stock hood intact. Anybody have knowledge or experience on any of these? Anybody have any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I can't say as I know much about ford motors, but I have played a bit with GM. If the ford oiling system is similar then you may run into problems around the oil pump. With the GM pumps you could angle the pickup up and make the pan more shallow, but eventually the pan will have to have enough depth for the pump itself. I would be concerned making the pan wide/long and flat. That could cause an oiling problem under hard cornering without baffles. I know you said a dry sump is proving difficult and expensive, but it also sounds like your best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbracing81 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 http://www.jegs.com/i/Milodon/697/31600/10002/-1?parentProductId=769803#moreDetails IDK if this will help you or not. You'll probably need at least 8 or so inches for oil pan clearence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWannaGoFast Posted February 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I think that is deeper than factory isn't it? I have been looking but the shallowist wet pan I have seen was 6.5" I think. Idk what factory is, I will have to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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