do i NEED a 971 pan?

[blackblazer717]

Is a 971 pan completely nessasary?

I need to replace the pan on my 440 out of my 74 this winter. Was wondering if its nessasary? Having a hard time finding a source for them new. But the pre 71 pans are cheap and readally available. Thanks

 

[blackblazer717]

Also, ill be using stock style poly motor mounts

 

[moparstuart]

if i remember correctly I think you will have crossmember clearence issues if you dont use the correct pan

 

[frank]

I have a 69 RR, just changed out a 971 (7qt) for a 401 I had to drop the center link bar there was no other way it would come out or go in. I changed it for 2 reasons, first I wanted the correct number oil pan in the RR, also, I don’t run the car hard for the most part just take it to shows and once in a while get on it. If you’re not racing it stick to the 401. If for some reason to decide to change it to the 971 I have a 7qt Oil Pan (971) with the Pickup tub and Windage tray for sale

 

[blackblazer717]

I have a 69 RR, just changed out a 971 (7qt) for a 401 I had to drop the center link bar there was no other way it would come out or go in. I changed it for 2 reasons, first I wanted the correct number oil pan in the RR, also, I don’t run the car hard for the most part just take it to shows and once in a while get on it. If you’re not racing it stick to the 401. If for some reason to decide to change it to the 971 I have a 7qt Oil Pan (971) with the Pickup tub and Windage tray for sale

Thats great, but in a 74 everythings different, k member and steering wise. than the 68-70 so in a nutshell whT BB pan will fit my car. That i can get affordably.

 

[racedodge]

you need a 971 pan for any 73 and up big block application.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G3543/?rtype=10

here is your 971 pan:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MOR-20765/?rtype=10

 

[Kernel Sanders]

None of the older stock pans will work including the 187 which WILL hang up on the ISO K frame. The 971 sump is smaller at the front by almost if not a full inch to clear the K.

 

[blackblazer717]

So the SUM-G3543 will work. Thanks guys

 

[racedodge]

So the SUM-G3543 will work. Thanks guys

after looking again, between the two pictures, i would call summit to make sure that the summit pan has "exactly" the same dimensions as the 971 moroso pan (which is just a MP oil pan with a moroso sticker on it).

 

[detmatt1]

I have a really nice 971pan that I am not using. If your still in need let me know.

 

[blackblazer717]

I have a really nice 971pan that I am not using. If your still in need let me know.

I need it. Haha

 

[blackblazer717]

I have a really nice 971pan that I am not using. If your still in need let me know.

I need it. Haha
Also ill consult summit. there tech line is usually pritty helpful