04-25-2010, 08:47 PM
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Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FUNFER2
Why does the Aviaid require removal of the engine ?
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Someone will surely correct me since I have a Canton and haven't had an Aviaid, but several of my local CACC members have confirmed that this is the case. I believe the reason is that since the Aviaid pans are effectively square and are at full depth for 18" you can't angle them enough to clear the pick-up and get them off because the pan hits the frame cross member. This is true for CSX and Kirkham cars, not sure about others. Patrickt tells me his ERA has no cross member issues.
Since the Canton pan is only at full depth for 10" and then tapers up, you can angle it enough to clear the pick-up. I have done it a bunch of times, so I know this is the case.
The trade off is that the Aviaid pans hold 2 more qts of oil and are the original pan on these cars. I like this a lot, but am not willing to lose the convenience of being able to pull the pan with the engine in the car.
If I got any of this wrong, please correct me.
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