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Old 09-16-2022, 12:32 PM
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I would weld some straps on the section where the dipstick is. Many have cracks and break off! Here is a thread where Old Man Taylor had pictures of his. All of mine have them now.
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...t=Windage+tray
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you going to drill a few more,larger holes in that windage tray for quicker oil return to the pan?

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I would weld some straps on the section where the dipstick is. Many have cracks and break off! Here is a thread where Old Man Taylor had pictures of his. All of mine have them now.
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...t=Windage+tray
Good call. This pan is in solid shape, but I know it's not uncommon for them to crack.

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you going to drill a few more,larger holes in that windage tray for quicker oil return to the pan?
I hadn't planned on it. What's the best practice here?

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