Armando's or Aviaid Oil Pan?

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

FWIW, the capacities don't make sense to me - Armando says his 7" deep pan has a capacity of 10 quarts, but although the sump is 2" longer than the Aviaid it's 1/2" shallower and 2" narrower than the Aviaid - which has a capacity of 9 quarts. It seems to me the Aviaid, with it's greater depth and width should have more capacity.

Both Armando and Aviaid have good reputations about their products, so that seems pretty much equal.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

There's a very old thread about how the Aviaid's capacity is calculated. Someone from Aviaid actually chimes in to explain it.

Also, my Aviaid had a leak at a corner weld, which fortunately was discovered on the dyno before the engine was installed. Aviaid replaced it. I know of a couple others on CC who have posted in the past that had leaks at the welds. But we're also talking 5-10 years ago.

I haven't checked lately, but Armando's have always been cheaper, but similar look and construction to the Aviaid. Personally, I think it's "six of one, half dozen of the other."