Milodon .vs Canton
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Milodon .vs Canton
Any body have personal experience with these oil pan company's? I have been wanting to replace my tired '76 390FE 4x4 oil pan (rear sump) with a brand new one.
What if any is the better pan?
Milodon Part # 30550
http://www.milodon.com/main.htm
--- OR ---
Canton Part # 16-870
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/index.html
Thanks for your input!
What if any is the better pan?
Milodon Part # 30550
http://www.milodon.com/main.htm
--- OR ---
Canton Part # 16-870
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/index.html
Thanks for your input!
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Oh...forgot to mention.
How about oil pan and valve cover bolts or studs? I am really wanting to go with the studs, but not sure if I am looking for more trouble.
Any idea's?
Thanks.
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I'm gonna stud the valve covers. Bolt in the oil pan work well enough for me. I can't see studs causing any problems though. Both of those pans are nice but I haven't used one being that I have a 2WD.
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I have Milodon main and head studs in my 428, and its the second motor they have been used in. Very nice quality and I would expect there oil pans to be the same. Canton is top notch and should be excellent. I think either would be excellent, comes down to $ and tech support I think.
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Studly, well hung pan man.
Biz,
While Canton and Milidon both make good quality pans, the Milidon pick-ups are quite restrictive. Flow tests by a reputable NASCAR shop show the perforated pick-up tube end like they use, to flow less than 1/2 what a screen pick-up does. Tried to discuss this with Milidon at their booth at the PRI show a few years ago, and it was not a topic for discussion.
We use Canton pans for all our customers, and they work very well. Like any aftermarket part, you fit it before install to check bolt hole alignment, etc.
I typically use a windage tray on our FE builds. When running two pan gaskets, the tray, and the pan, you have a decent little stack there. I find it much easier to use studs for the oil pan. Helps on installation and alignment. And for the cheap price of the stainless stud kit ($12), how can one argue?
Same with the valve covers. I like to stud them as it makes installation a breeze. When running the cast aluminum covers, long bolts are required anyway, and once again I like using the longer stud kit.
Rob
While Canton and Milidon both make good quality pans, the Milidon pick-ups are quite restrictive. Flow tests by a reputable NASCAR shop show the perforated pick-up tube end like they use, to flow less than 1/2 what a screen pick-up does. Tried to discuss this with Milidon at their booth at the PRI show a few years ago, and it was not a topic for discussion.
We use Canton pans for all our customers, and they work very well. Like any aftermarket part, you fit it before install to check bolt hole alignment, etc.
I typically use a windage tray on our FE builds. When running two pan gaskets, the tray, and the pan, you have a decent little stack there. I find it much easier to use studs for the oil pan. Helps on installation and alignment. And for the cheap price of the stainless stud kit ($12), how can one argue?
Same with the valve covers. I like to stud them as it makes installation a breeze. When running the cast aluminum covers, long bolts are required anyway, and once again I like using the longer stud kit.
Rob
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Hey there,
The milodon pan is actually made for 4x4's while the canton one is for many applications car and truck. I was going to buy a milodon, but couldn't afford it. As for pickups- Build your own! I've done this many times when running the melling HVS 99 pump on a small block chev as nobody makes a pickup for this pump.
The milodon pan is actually made for 4x4's while the canton one is for many applications car and truck. I was going to buy a milodon, but couldn't afford it. As for pickups- Build your own! I've done this many times when running the melling HVS 99 pump on a small block chev as nobody makes a pickup for this pump.
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Thanks all for your input! However, I just found in "PERFECT" condition a factory style rear sump oil pan for my FE...at only 1/3 the price for the after market brands. The only reason I wanted to replace my current pan...is that it has small leaks in several places and somehow like 10-12 years ago during motor work from a mechanic...the jerk cross-threaded the bolt and pan. So ever since...an over sized bolt has been the cure. I've never liked that...so I finally got on it to replace.
I will still go with the studs on both oil pan and alum valve covers...I agree will make it easier to align the gasket/pan to block.
Thanks again.
I will still go with the studs on both oil pan and alum valve covers...I agree will make it easier to align the gasket/pan to block.
Thanks again.
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