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Old 03-29-2006, 11:43 AM
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I have modifyed my oil pan and oilpickup,And now I wonder..Do I need the windage tray? I can modify it, but do I need it?
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Old 03-29-2006, 01:17 PM
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There's a reason why it's in there from the factory, I would use it, myself.
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The windage tray is there to reduce parasitic drag created by the crankshaft slinging excessive oil. So, it actually frees up horsepower -- probably only 1 or 2 hp, but still enough to make it worth keeping.
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