no one seems to be able to give me a definitive answer to this . . . . .
I am restoring a Magnum 27 with twin 383 SBC engines . . these engines will be close to 500 HP each, and will see 6K rpm use . . .
Both will have oil coolers, remote filters . . and the boat will see offshore and rough water use . .
To that end I'm getting all sorts of suggestions on oil pans . .
Canton makes a bunch of SBC pans, all configurations . . their 8 Qt pan is a full length deep pan . .
There are various pans that have a deep rear sump, and T bottom pans as well.
As the engines will see high rpms and rough water, I will use a scraper and a windage tray.
Do I use a large volume pan with a deep rear sump, or do I use a full length sump with a large volume ?
The latter seems like oil can move forward on landings, regardless of baffling . .
My thinking is a deep rear sump and 6-7 qt capacity as the cooler, lines and remote filter will add 1-2 quarts capacity . . . for a total close to 9 qts . .
and there is plenty of space below the engines for a deep sump . . .
thoughts wanted!!!
Mario L.