Straight or angle plug heads

[EODtech]

I've decided purchase some Promaxx Maxx 183 heads for my 1968 camaro and need some help choosing which plug angle. Here's some info on the engine:

Sbc 350
Dynatech 1 5/8-1 3/4" stepped headers
Edelbrock 750 carb
Adding a RPM Air Gap manifold and lunati 268 cam



Right now I'm very limited on plugs since I'm running double hump heads with 13/16 gasket style plugs. Standard length plugs won't fit with my headers so I'm stuck with Accels. Would angled plug heads help or am I better off with straight? Promaxx makes the heads in both but the angled are out of stock.

Also what do you guys think of that combo? And has anyone used any of the summit oil pans? I'm getting rid of my 4 qt pan to go with a 6 qt and hi volume oil pump.

Thanks for the help,
-Joe H.

[rchaskin]

I cant say for sure of the Promaxx angle plugs, but I have the same headers you have with fastburn angle plug heads, and they fit great.
Plenty of room for plugs / wires / boots.

I have also bought one the the summit oil pan kits.
I bought SUM-PANKIT8 it is a 6 qt, with everything. Mine is for a 1 piece seal motor.
I was very impressed with the quality of the pan.

[EODtech]

Randy,

Did you use the one piece oil pan gasket that came with the summit kit? If so how well did it seal?

Thanks,

Joe

[rchaskin]

Yes, I used the one from Summit, sealed up great, no leaks.
I used rtv around the round part of the pan, and in the corners where it meets the timing cover.

I have had it apart once since then, and bought the same pan gasket again to put it back together.

[EODtech]

Sweet. I think I was looking at kit 2. Very similar but for two piece. Hopefully I have the same results.

I had to highly modify a socket to get plugs 1 and 2 in

[EODtech]

I got the oil pan in, looks pretty good. Its not quite flat at the dipstick location though. And on an even better note I think I saved enough pennies for AFR heads. Anyone know who has the best price for AFR heads.