Has anyone ever tapped an aftermarket oil pan?

[mike9250]

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to instal my new S-trim, and like most folks, I'm a little aprehensive about tapping the oil pan. Main reason being that I have a 7qt Moroso pan on my car. The pan is quite a bit thicker then stock, and I'm not really sure what to expect. Anyone ever tapped one of these? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[blown1989saleen]

have you looked into the DSS oil return fitting? looks like a nice piece.

[mike9250]

have you looked into the DSS oil return fitting? looks like a nice piece.

Interesting...I wonder if it can be installed with the oil pan on the car? If so it might be the way to go

[darknotch]

I have tapped the Canton 7qt model which I think is close to Moroso one. No problems but you want to be sure you are low enough to clear any intenal scraper/baffling if there is one/any on the pan. I made the hole in the Vortech position and it works but it is very close to the internal scraper and hard to tap.

[mike9250]

I have tapped the Canton 7qt model which I think is close to Moroso one. No problems but you want to be sure you are low enough to clear any intenal scraper/baffling if there is one/any on the pan. I made the hole in the Vortech position and it works but it is very close to the internal scraper and hard to tap.

I don't believe mine has any baffling in the front but now that you mention it I might make the hole a tad bit lower to clear my main support and windage tray. Thanks for the info

[eades5.0]

U can tap it..I did to my Moroso...my new pan I did like this.

[mike9250]

Thanks for the help guys. I was able to get it tapped without too much trouble. It came out great, and there's plenty of threads. I think I actually had a harder time trying to buy the tap.