sooo how about some input on AUTOKRAFT
10-07-2009, 04:07 PM
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sooo how about some input on AUTOKRAFT i just looked at AUTOKRAFT's web site and they seem to have a pretty good oilpan and motor mounts? and they have some good prices! the guy answered the phone and answered any and all questions i had !
is anyone running there stuff? and how does it fit?
oh, i've got a 1980 T/A
is anyone running there stuff? and how does it fit?
oh, i've got a 1980 T/A
10-07-2009, 06:28 PM
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I have both their oil pan and conversion mounts, but haven't installed either yet. Both very nice products. Lots of guys at www.pro-touring.com and www.lateral-g.net have them and have nothing but good to say about it.
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10-07-2009, 09:25 PM
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I just got my pan in yesterday and so far I love it. the adapter piece is SWEET. it even allows you to run the factory blockoff plate. for those of use running a turbo its the perfect(and free) way for pressurized supply to the turbo. I dont believe the other pans that use a remote oil filter have that
10-08-2009, 01:24 PM
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FYI the autokraft pan has had issues with clearing the steering link knuckles on some Gm A-body conversions. The f-body pan is not as thick up in front and has recesses on the front corners that clear the knuckles. Good luck with your builds.
10-08-2009, 09:36 PM
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I still think its great for the price, but I took it to my welder, who is a 20 year career welder, to tig the oil return fittings on for me, and he ripped that pan a new one.
now, admittedly, being thats what he does a for a living, he probably is far more critical than most, but he showed me a couple of pin holes that could potentially be a leak(doubtful to me though), questioned why in one spot they only welded it on the inside and not inside and out, and showed me a couple of things like sharp edges on welds etc. I think he was nitpicking because I told him the price
overall though, its still a good pan for the money. and, as I said, the adapter is trick
now, admittedly, being thats what he does a for a living, he probably is far more critical than most, but he showed me a couple of pin holes that could potentially be a leak(doubtful to me though), questioned why in one spot they only welded it on the inside and not inside and out, and showed me a couple of things like sharp edges on welds etc. I think he was nitpicking because I told him the price
overall though, its still a good pan for the money. and, as I said, the adapter is trick
