oil windage plate

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07-09-2005, 05:45 PM

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oil windage plate

Not sure if thats correct terminology buy its the plate that mounts to the main studes on a Ls1, can it be left off, if not what is its purpose?

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07-09-2005, 07:21 PM

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Helps minimize oil from being slung around on the crank. Makes power. "windage tray"

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07-09-2005, 10:39 PM

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You deffinatlly want to put it back on. I had to use washers to shim it to clear the rod bolts on my 383. I also had to buy new nuts to attach it with. M10 x 1.25" for ARP studs I believe.

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