Exposed Oil Pan and Protruding Oil Pan Plug?

[zmpm01]

I personally believe you can swap oil pans, but would I do it without running down all the part numbers, Hell No! not on a 80K Jeep. The problem being Jeep has not caught up on the 392 part numbers. Just going to have to wait it out.

 

[zmpm01]

I plan to Armor up the belly any ways, I took a trip to Hot Springs Offroad Park in Arkansas and the 392 did fantastic and was a real blast to drive, the offroad cruise control in 4 lo made it really easy to hill / rock climb, but I have to say I was worried about that dam oil pan drain hanging down, really rocky there, just waiting to snatch the oil drain plug off.

 

[CBH]

I personally believe you can swap oil pans, but would I do it without running down all the part numbers, Hell No! not on a 80K Jeep. The problem being Jeep has not caught up on the 392 part numbers. Just going to have to wait it out.

I am only an occasional off-roader (much less since I moved to a barrier island in Florida) so I am not concerned about swapping the pans...and unless the dealer does it under warranty I’m not confident my dealer would stand behind me if my modifications cause damage to the engine. It’s just too risky for only 1.5” of added ground clearance.

 

[CBH]

I plan to Armor up the belly any ways, I took a trip to Hot Springs Offroad Park in Arkansas and the 392 did fantastic and was a real blast to drive, the offroad cruise control in 4 lo made it really easy to hill / rock climb, but I have to say I was worried about that dam oil pan drain hanging down, really rocky there, just waiting to snatch the oil drain plug off.

I don’t blame you for your “anxiety.” That kinda takes the free-wheeling fun out of the trip.

 

[rhammer94]

Good to know, thanks for running that down. Y'all had me second guessing myself.
-Hunter @ NEXT Venture Motorsports

Thanks for the 20% off your belly pan set on cyber Monday, I can't wait

 

[RKKRAWL]

Well, I found a hen's tooth despite MOPAR's way behind the times parts system. Wish me luck, new oil pan kit ordered. These are on national back-order just like everything else. One of the last ones in the country.

 

[CBH]

Well, I found a hen's tooth despite MOPAR's way behind the times parts system. Wish me luck, new oil pan kit ordered. These are on national back-order just like everything else. One of the last ones in the country.

You are definitely a “trailblazer" for this mod. Please report back when you’re done.

 

[RKKRAWL]

Oil pan update: The stamped steel pan will not fit the old 392 motor. The problem isn't in the "missing two rear bolts", it's that they changed the timing cover to a thicker version and the front holes don't line up correctly. Oh well, gave it the old college try.

 

[CBH]

Oil pan update: The stamped steel pan will not fit the old 392 motor. The problem isn't in the "missing two rear bolts", it's that they changed the timing cover to a thicker version and the front holes don't line up correctly. Oh well, gave it the old college try.

Thanks for the update. Your sacrifice probably saved a pile of people a lot of headaches. The choice now for those of us with aluminum oil pans: Stay off the really tough trails or install belly protection. Here’s a link to a video of a 392 at Chinaman Gulch. I wonder if the screeching sounds at 4:20 included the oil pan? It was worse than “fingernails on a chaulk board."

 

[SDJeepn]

I went with the metal cloak system to protect the oil pan, it's working well but I really like the exhaust protection that comes with the NextVEnture one, see how it also protects the tips? My tips are exposed with the metalcloak plate, I'm reaching out to Next Venture to see if they'll sell me just the exhaust part separately. Although the gold color on the metalcloak parts looks really nice.

 

[Tejas392]

I would like the exhaust skid from Next Venture as a stand alone option as well

 

[Idaho392]

I have made contact with a local fab shop that already builds skid plates, bumpers, etc. for many Toyota vehicles. They even have a few Jeep parts. I'd like to have them build an oil pan skid and a muffler/tail pipe skid. I'd love to do the entire skid systems, but $2,500 seems pretty steep.

 

[CBH]

I have made contact with a local fab shop that already builds skid plates, bumpers, etc. for many Toyota vehicles. They even have a few Jeep parts. I'd like to have them build an oil pan skid and a muffler/tail pipe skid. I'd love to do the entire skid systems, but $2,500 seems pretty steep.

My resistance to installing full under carriage protection is Heat -- will the plates trap heat that would otherwise escape without the protection?

 

[Battle Rattle]

My resistance to installing full under carriage protection is Heat -- will the plates trap heat that would otherwise escape without the protection?

It's a little counterintuitive that something that covers more could still keep heat away and sometimes even drop temperatures, but we've found there is still ample air flow to keep an aluminum based system cool. Aluminum is the most commonly used heat sink material in the industrial world and the size of the plates will help smooth out any hot spots that form. More surface area here means more cooling.

 

[badidea2.0]

I plan to Armor up the belly any ways, I took a trip to Hot Springs Offroad Park in Arkansas and the 392 did fantastic and was a real blast to drive, the offroad cruise control in 4 lo made it really easy to hill / rock climb, but I have to say I was worried about that dam oil pan drain hanging down, really rocky there, just waiting to snatch the oil drain plug off.

I live close to this park and yes it’s very rocky. Looking forward to getting my 392 and going there.

 

[badidea2.0]

It's a little counterintuitive that something that covers more could still keep heat away and sometimes even drop temperatures, but we've found there is still ample air flow to keep an aluminum based system cool. Aluminum is the most commonly used heat sink material in the industrial world and the size of the plates will help smooth out any hot spots that form. More surface area here means more cooling.

Any Christmas or day after sales coming up?

 

[Battle Rattle]

Any Christmas or day after sales coming up?

I actually don't know what our marketing strategy is going to be after christmas, but call or use the "contact us" on our website and let me know what you are looking at. I'll check what we can do.
-Hunter

 

[badidea2.0]

I actually don't know what our marketing strategy is going to be after christmas, but call or use the "contact us" on our website and let me know what you are looking at. I'll check what we can do.
-Hunter

I will contact you. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Shanej]

I stumbled across a video showing a rear sump oil pan being installed on a 6.2 Hellcat all the oil pan bolt holes appear to be there on the block, I now believe all GEN III Hemi's have the same oil pan bolt pattern. Go to 9 minutes 30 seconds on the video and it shows the rear bolt holes being put back in service on the 6.2 Hellcat with a new rear sump oil pan. These bolt holes are not being used on the early model 392's with the aluminum pan, I believe we can use the steel pan #04893207AA that's on the later model 392's The later model 392 pan #04893207AA also fits the 5.7 and 6.4 Hemi's on the RAM's 2500, 3500 Link to the video:

(those are the bolt holes I thought might be missing)

Any verification on this? If I can run a steel oil pan I will. Any thought on an aftermarket hellcat pan? There on plenty of race pans with may more clearance than the stock cast pan on mine

 

[Jeepstin392]

I recently read an article indicating the main difference of the pans and has more to do with the sump design and location.
I meant to save the article as it was very specific of the design differences between the diesel & 3.6 JL and the Hemi version. Identified the difference in oil pans as well. Also, Suspension, frame, brakes, shocks, etc.