Dipstick for 440 with deep pan

[Voodoo]

Hi all. I am getting close to first start on the 440. Realized I do not have a dipstick yet! My brain is telling me a regular dipstick and tube should work just fine, because it is reading the TOP of the oil level range not the bottom. I believe the engine builder put a Moroso deep sump pan on there (pic below) but that should really only affect the capacity, not the read-range on the dipstick right? I know this is probably a stupid question, but it is more of a sanity check than anything. Thanks in advance.

 

[dadsbee]

Full does not change..

 

[Voodoo]

Full does not change..

I knew I was overthinking it. Thank you for the quick reply.

 

[68-500]

Full is full yes. But there is 2 schools of thought involved here. First is added capacity so you fill to the full mark using say 6,7,or 8 qts. Second is getting the oil further from the crank to reduce windage. Thus if the pickup is correctly placed you put 5 qts in and remark your dipstick. Take your pick.

 

[oldkimmer]

Full does not change..

That’s true!

 

[oldkimmer]

Full is full yes. But there is 2 schools of thought involved here. First is added capacity so you fill to the full mark using say 6,7,or 8 qts. Second is getting the oil further from the crank to reduce windage. Thus if the pickup is correctly placed you put 5 qts in and remark your dipstick. Take your pick.

If you’re worried about windage put a tray or a scraper in it. It’s just dumb to run a deep pan with less than its rated capacity. Kim

 

[gkent]

Install the pan, fill the motor with the seven quarts plus the filter, prime the motor and then check the dipstick. Make a mark at the new full point.

 

[33 IMP]

I would run it one quart low on the original dipstick. (And that's EXACTLY how I run my deep pans....along with a windage tray).
You will have more oil in it than a stock pan, AND the oil will be farther away from the crank. Win/win.
See engine masters test of oil level.

 

[Frank Mopar]

Full is full yes. But there is 2 schools of thought involved here. First is added capacity so you fill to the full mark using say 6,7,or 8 qts. Second is getting the oil further from the crank to reduce windage. Thus if the pickup is correctly placed you put 5 qts in and remark your dipstick. Take your pick.

What 68-500 says just run stock dipstick a quart low.