i tapped my oil pan on MY AP1 at the highest point of the pan right above the oil drain plug. Im using a full race sidewinder kit. will this work fine? i heard people tapping the girdle but i didnt want to do all that work, so i thought of the next best place

 

Should be good! lets see pics of the tap.

 

ill try to get pics. just thought cuz it wasnt above the oil level i would back up in the line

 

Tapping the girdle is the best bet, but as long as the drain line is above the highest level of oil in the pan, then that's fine. Otherwise, it could cause a backup, leading to burning oil issues.

 

This is how mine is done and I have had no issues. Obviously make sure the return line is completely vertical as well.

 

^ Yes, as direct and straight as possible for best flow and less problems

 

I will be tapping my timing cover....no negatives/risk of backup.

 

^ or that works just as well.

 

Especially for guys running Front facing/Sidewinder setups :tipwink: