Does anyone make a low profile M50 oil pan?

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  • Moto-Mucci
    R3VLimited
    • Oct 2008
    • 2058

    #1

    Does anyone make a low profile M50 oil pan?

    Just what the title says.
  • FredK
    R3V OG
    • Oct 2003
    • 14739

    #2
    Not really.

    You could use a dry sump oil pump and pan, but it's meant for racing, not getting low.

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    • e30s50dan
      R3VLimited
      • Nov 2008
      • 2076

      #3
      just raise your motor....hehe!
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      • sharky
        R3VLimited
        • Jan 2005
        • 2672

        #4
        You could probably commision one from someone like Canton racing in CT but it will be big bucks. You may be able to go abit more shallow in the sump and make it fatter (more flat) but the oil pump is going to start to get in the way quickly. Get a ejnight skid plate and be carefull.

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        • Moto-Mucci
          R3VLimited
          • Oct 2008
          • 2058

          #5
          I was already thinking about raising the motor but heard there's not much clearance to go upwards as it is. Maybe someone can comment on this.

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          • sharky
            R3VLimited
            • Jan 2005
            • 2672

            #6
            The more you raise the motor the more you will throw off the alignment of your tranny/ driveshaft/CSB etc.

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            • Moto-Mucci
              R3VLimited
              • Oct 2008
              • 2058

              #7
              Which is why I rather get a low profile pan. I can't imagine being able to raise it more then an inch and having clearance up top.

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              • sharky
                R3VLimited
                • Jan 2005
                • 2672

                #8
                a inch is pushing it big time, 1 inch in the bay will throw the driveline off bigtime, you will be eating guibo;s and CSB all the time. I have mine raised about a 1/4 in from my Turner subframe reinforcement and the top of the fuel rail cover rubs on the hood insulation.

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                • Moto-Mucci
                  R3VLimited
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 2058

                  #9
                  If I could just get an extra inch in total from raising the motor and a lower profile pan I'd be happy.

                  A raceskids plate is definitely going to be in the mix. I've got one on the M20 now and they're just wonderous.

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                  • MR 325
                    Moderator
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 37825

                    #10
                    There's really no option other than the OEM E34 pan, sorry.
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                    • Moto-Mucci
                      R3VLimited
                      • Oct 2008
                      • 2058

                      #11
                      how much shallower is the e34 pan?

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                      • 87e30
                        R3V Elite
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 5676

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Mucci
                        how much shallower is the e34 pan?
                        Same, it's a requirement for the swap. It's in the proper orientation to clear the subframe.
                        Originally posted by z31maniac
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                        • Moto-Mucci
                          R3VLimited
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 2058

                          #13
                          ahh I see. Haven't researched the swap much yet, just trying to judge whether I'll be able to attain the ride height I'm looking for first - then go from there.

                          Does anyone have measurements as to how much lower it is then the M20 pan?

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                          • 87e30
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jul 2008
                            • 5676

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Mucci
                            ahh I see. Haven't researched the swap much yet, just trying to judge whether I'll be able to attain the ride height I'm looking for first - then go from there.

                            Does anyone have measurements as to how much lower it is then the M20 pan?
                            No measurements, but it's pretty low. I'm not sure how I'm going to get my car lower with the engine as it sit... :(

                            I'm on stock perch location GCs all the way down and I'm worried...
                            Originally posted by z31maniac
                            I just hate everyone.

                            No need for discretion.

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                            • Fusion
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Nov 2009
                              • 3658

                              #15
                              Oil pressure gauge + two or three extra e34 pans + tow truck friend = win

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