oil pan question??

[challengerjet]

Here's a dumb question for you guys.
Is it necessary to run a Dooley oil pan or can I just run a Milodon or a Moroso oil pan? Do I need a windage tray?
I just don't want to pony up $400 for a 14 qt Dooley if it's not necessary.
thanks,
cjet

[Rexone]

Not a dumb question but rather than go through it all again, try this old oil pan thread for your answer.
Old oil pan thread that will answer all your questions

[sdba069]

I run a Milodon in my drag boat and it wasn't a hell of a lot less expensive than a Canton or Dooley.In a lake boat windage trays are okay,but then again there is just that much more stuff to fall off in the oil pan.

[superdave013]

sdba069:
In a lake boat windage trays are okay,but then again there is just that much more stuff to fall off in the oil pan.fall off

[superdave013]

But anyway, my take on it is that you don't have to run a Dooley brand. Milodon and Moroso both make a fine pan. I would not go smaller then 10 qt if you can.
As far as the windage try goes. It would be nice but if your not building a high rpm deal it's prolly not that big of a deal.