I had my friend stop by to inspect and pick up some parts today. Not gonna lie, about shed a tear when I saw the picture. Initial measurements look bang on. Ring gaps have all been set. Owner had to cut and resize the big end of the Brian Crower rods because they were on the large side.

Cannot convey the weight off the shoulders. The weight of the bill feels far better than the weight of uncertainty and wasted time.

 

Looks good. Do they sell a oil pan for it or do you have to modify one?

 

They do sell one but it's barebones (no dipstick adapter, no baffle, etc) and over a grand before shipping.

I'm going to try to cut down the stocker and have a new flange welded on. I know a good TIG guy... all goes well it's a couple hundred in labor. Bigger issue is fabricating an oil pickup that plays nice with the bedplate.

 

Can you buy just the oil pickup that does play well and have the pan fabricated.

 

I'm actually not sure if hypermax sells a pickup. Will inquire with them. I imagine it costs too much though.