Higher capacity oil pan for 383, which ones fit '79?

Imo Apita

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For my 383 build would like an oil pan with a higher then stock capacity.
Preferably 7 qts and I would like the stock starter and a long (truck) oil filter to still fit.
Would like some oil control trapdoors or windage trays.
Intend to use Hedmann Headers if that makes a difference.
Just too many to choose from on Ebay.
Which ones will definitely fit on a '79 C3?
 
The one I'm using on the '81 is an off-the-shelf Miloden I got from Jegs a while back. It's basically this one: http://www.jegs.com/i/Milodon/697/30900/10002/-1 (mine is a little different because I'm using a later block)
I don't have full length headers but I can't see an interference problem unless your headers are really, really tight. I have no problem putting a conventional filter on mine either.
As for the windage tray, all I have is a crank scraper on mine. I'm sure that for a bit more you can get basically the same pan with a built in tray. Or you can buy a separate tray that bolts off main studs.
 
I have full lehgth headers and no problems with Milodon or Moroso with 3.75" of stroke.

In my 427 SBC (4" of stroke) Milodon was clearing the cranck...... but Moroso don't !
 
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