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  1. 03-15-2008, 20:30 #1
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    Ya know what MorePower, that new AMG would sure look a lot better sitting here at my place...........
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    Would that girdle work on an older 6.2 block or did they change the entire bottom end?
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    I haven't tackled the pan yet so I will need to get back to you.

    The girdle appears to be sealed to the block with anaerobic jam, and bolted internally. It may held by main cap bolts or separate girdle bolts... I don't think it would fit a standard block.

    I'm doing this in my spare time, so I'll post as things progress.
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    Thanks for the picture.

    Just from appearances it looks like maybe between the oil pan bolts there are countersunk bolts in the girdle that bolt it to the block maybe.

    What is that hole or greenish plug in the side of the pan dipstick port? Is it a centermount turbo model?

    Any published numbers of HP/Torque or ratings compression ratio etc?
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    AMG has rated the new engine at 250 hp & 550 lb-ft. This probably (I'm assuming) means when using their turbo, manifolds, fuel injection system and air induction package.

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    What was the cost and do they come direct from AMG?
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    Peninsular Engine is an AMG retailer. www.peninsularengine.com

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    Wink The pan comes off!

    The word is NO COMMERCIAL PAN is currently being engineered at the Franklin Ohio plant.... so I guess we are on our own.

    Time to get started... Here are a few links showing the pan removal after I got the news... it was easy to remove it.


    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal001.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal002.jpg
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    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal005.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal006.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal008.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal009.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal011.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal012.jpg
    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...Removal013.jpg

    Fabrication will take place after I blueprint what portions require removal. Then I will add capacity to the bottom. I drained 8 liters of oil out of this pan.

    I will be dropping the long block into the truck before I section out the pan to ensure the girdle does not interfere with the frame.

    All comments are welcomed.
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  9. 03-31-2008, 21:58 #9
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    The main caps are integral to the cast-iron girdle. Nice.....

    Thanks for the photos!

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    The stock oil pan will not fit the girdle. See link below.

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...lPan_65001.jpg

    The girdle is completely flat and the forward portion of the old pan is contoured to fit the timing chain cover.
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    Here is a preliminary look at what the pan will look like. I will be using the old 6.5 pan, chopping 3 inches out of the upper portion where the girdle displaces it.

    The pan rail is being fabricated on a CNC router and will be welded to the pan. The bottom end of the pan will be deepend and the oil pickup will be relocated accordingly.

    http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l2...cationcopy.jpg

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  12. 04-02-2008, 20:22 #12
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    This photo should give you an idea what member Andrew Ashwill did to create an aluminum pan for his deep skirted 6.5 block.

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    Do you think this new motor is available through a GM dealer?
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  14. 04-07-2008, 13:17 #14
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    The p400 is still "Pre-production" and currently runs with hummer oil pans only. Since they have no immediate plans to make a commercial pan to fit trucks... it will be some time before you are able to purchase one from your local Goodwrench dealer.
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