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1973-1978 400 "917 oil pan "

dodge1972

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Need to purchase a new big block 917 oil pan for a 74 dodge charger. Vender's sell the early 440 pan. Pan will not clear the newer k-frame. If you have a good source, please advise.
 
I believe 971 is what you're looking for .
 
I believe 971 is what you're looking for .

Yep, that would be it....the 971. At one time, it was being reproduced. However, these days I believe you will have to search out a used one for sale.
 
Well there ya go, someone IS still reproducing it.
 
Checked with Source 440 for a 971 pan. No help only stock is the 66-72 big block
 
Yup, I used the 440 source pan and it fits perfectly.

Mark
Checked with 440 Source. Dealer stated his oil pan was for a pre-73 b body. If you have a good part number. I would appreciate the information. Price is not an issue. If it doesn't fit, I will just keep it

Thanks
 
Well, this is what I used, and like I said it fits great on my 73.

Oil Pan - Center Sump - Plain Steel - 5 Quart-440 Source

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Mark
 
Sorry for the delay, I was at the Lucas Oil Nationals. I had no problem with either the pump or the pickup, and i use the hemi pickup.

Mark
 
Sorry for the delay, I was at the Lucas Oil Nationals. I had no problem with either the pump or the pickup, and i use the hemi pickup.

Mark
Hemi pick-ups are 1/2 inch like most Max wedges which is not the case on other Big Blocks they are 3/8. Just making sure he doesn't get the wrong pick-up as yours must have been modified.
 
Yup, When I did the build I had the block machined per the Direct Connection engine book for the hemi pick up, not just retapping to 1/2 pipe. I mentioned the hemi pick up because it is bigger than the standard pick up and still fit with no problems.

Mark
 
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