I've done a lot of research on this topic. My proposed design is similar to what's available for more modern engines and track oriented cars. One of the problems with pontiacs is there is not as much spent on development as say, Chevies.
Apparently, oil pumps put out 8gpm, which means the oil goes around the engine every 15 seconds. Therefore, the goal of a pan should be to direct the oil back to the pickup point as fast as possible, and not have it fill up the baffled areas first, as does the canton pan.
Oil control on a road racing track is a big problem for many cars, but many cars seem to have solved the problem, eg late model corvettes and porsches. For example, my boxster has around 6 quarts oil capacity, and has no problems whatsoever on the track.
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