Autokraft Group Purchase??
is this the same as the champ pan. I thought that champ made them for autokraft. Champ is a pan manufaturer so I bought mine from them.
http://www.champpans.com/index.cfm?e...tdetail&id=193
http://www.champpans.com/index.cfm?e...tdetail&id=193
Claytonisbob: Hopefully someone with a Chevelle chimes in on your dilemma because I am unfamiliar with your chassis. The sticky at the top of the page has a whole bunch of different oil pans but I think they left out the measurement of the depth of the front of the Autokraft pan but it might be worth going through the sticky for extra info., there is like 5 pages of posts so there might be something in there for you.
130fe: if you go to the last page of Sommers' products there is a steel pan kit listed. He originally listed the pan separate from the pickup and adapter but due to my confusion on prices he wrapped it all up into a kit (pan, pickup, adapter) for $400. The discount we would get is the same kit with the stamped steel pan for $355+s/h. The aluminum one is also available to us for $580. Apparently all of these companies get the pans from the producer so the pan from Champs should be exactly the same as from Autokraft and Sommers.
130fe: if you go to the last page of Sommers' products there is a steel pan kit listed. He originally listed the pan separate from the pickup and adapter but due to my confusion on prices he wrapped it all up into a kit (pan, pickup, adapter) for $400. The discount we would get is the same kit with the stamped steel pan for $355+s/h. The aluminum one is also available to us for $580. Apparently all of these companies get the pans from the producer so the pan from Champs should be exactly the same as from Autokraft and Sommers.
Is the aluminum pan cast? Does it still have the trap doors and what is the weight savings?
Thanks for putting this together.
The aluminum pan is welded not stamped. As for weight savings I have no idea what the difference between the weight of the aluminum and steel pans. Given that the steel one is stamped I cant imagine it would weigh much to begin with. Both pans have the 4 corner baffles and the other bells and whistles just one is made of steel and the other aluminum.
Ok I just got a PM from Sommers Racing and the cupon is working properly now. Remember, the coupon code is "LS1TECH" and it expires at the end of the day on March 31, 2010. Pans are on order and will take approximately 2 weeks before Sommers gets them, then they will be shipped to us.
Mike
Mike
I have met the guy that builds the autokraft pans here in Eau Claire, WI and his works is awesome. He is a really stand up guy and takes pride in his work. Each pan to my is hand made. I would go with the autokraft pan any day of the week.
Staging Lane
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Autokraft Pan Discount Is there any update on the Autokraft discount? I called Kurt at Autokraft on Thursday and he has me on the list for a pan when he gets them in (sometime this week). If there's a discount available I'm game.
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Just updating people that I get a PM from Sommers racing that my pan is shipping tomorrow (3/12) from FL and should be at my door shortly.
There is still time for others to purchase these pans at the discounted rate, offer expires at the end of this month.
There is still time for others to purchase these pans at the discounted rate, offer expires at the end of this month.
Got mine today too. Lookin really good. This thing weighs 16lbs though lol. I was really surprised at the weight compared to typical SBC pans but am very happy with the end product.
CrimeSScene: Did you get a block off plate for the filter adapter? I don't know what to do with those two holes sticking out the side lol
CrimeSScene: Did you get a block off plate for the filter adapter? I don't know what to do with those two holes sticking out the side lol
Those two holes go to that piece that needs to be tapped for your oil pressure sending unit. I'm not sure what that piece is called. Here's the first pic I could find in the '67 build thread.
Last edited by CrimeSScene; Mar 18, 2010 at 08:10 AM.
Oh I get it! Thanks for the info. crimeSScene!
millwrite1999: I am unsure what car is X body. The only 2 body letters I am familiar with is G and F. You might want to call champ pans, Autokraft or Sommers Racing. Since they all sell the pan they may know if it'll fit your car. Funny thing is that my pan came with Sommers Racing stickers on the sides and a Champ Pans sticker in the box lol.
millwrite1999: I am unsure what car is X body. The only 2 body letters I am familiar with is G and F. You might want to call champ pans, Autokraft or Sommers Racing. Since they all sell the pan they may know if it'll fit your car. Funny thing is that my pan came with Sommers Racing stickers on the sides and a Champ Pans sticker in the box lol.
Crimesscene: Did you ever find out about the crank scraper?
Note to everyone else: there is still time to pick up these pans at the discount price. Offer ends 3/31!! Don't miss out.
Note to everyone else: there is still time to pick up these pans at the discount price. Offer ends 3/31!! Don't miss out.
