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Old 03-19-2015, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Dimis View Post
When it was my turn to buy, I considered both options above.

Both scream "60's COBRA ENGINE", but I personally opted for something else altogether, as I heard (many) similar stories to RodKnock about leaks.

Being on the other side of the globe from Aviaid or Armando, I erred on the side of caution and went for a Moroso race pan. Coincidentally, a few weeks after we made the call, I remember reading a post (on fordfe.com) by Barry R that most his engines and those of fellow racers (at the time) were using, or going to Moroso pans. Its silly, but I admit, in my tiny mind, it help vindicate the choice, and get over the fact it wasn't an Armando or Aviaid pan.

PS: Last I checked it was cheaper than both of the above too.
Is your Moroso pan on a 429/460? If so, what is the depth and oil capacity?

I have been through the catalogs of Moroso, Milodon, Canton and others and landed on Aviaid and Armando's for two primary reasons: 1) depth of pan and ground clearance issues; and 2) oil control under acceleration and cornering. As to the former, I have 8.25" from my pan rails to the bottom of the bell housing and want my pan to be at least 0.5" above that, preferably a bit more. As to the latter, I haven't found any consistent information which would point to other pans being able to provide the level of oil control offered by Armando's and Aviaid's pans.
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