engine diapers

November 04, 2021, 08:42 AM

DLR

engine diapers

Looking for recommendations to someone who makes SBC diapers that will snugly fit a deep sump oil pan like a Moroso 21017 or Milodon 30908. DRE is no longer open. I already have a universal one that is excessively large.

November 04, 2021, 08:47 AM

Curly1

I have the Pro 1 and really like it.

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November 04, 2021, 09:33 AM

"The Bender"

If you look at DRE's site, it says closed due to Covid.

Hopefully Dennis will be OK soon and back to work.

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November 04, 2021, 05:07 PM

HR3377

I sure hope so I'm needing a new one after 10+ yrs on this one, only needed it once but it saved my car, I have no doubt.

November 04, 2021, 05:46 PM

CURTIS REED

quote:
Originally posted by Curly1:
I have the Pro 1 and really like it.

Does the Pro1 have the horizontal adjustment strap at the back to tighten it around the sump? I have a DRE and was hoping he would be well and back in business soon.

November 04, 2021, 07:12 PM

jenavet

quote:
I have a DRE and was hoping he would be well and back in business soon.

he has retired...i am looking for another custom making diaper company as well

November 04, 2021, 07:26 PM

smashm

Give Joe West at J&J a call. Just picked up one of his for my new to me car. He also made my ballistic diaper for my last one. 330-465-7392

November 04, 2021, 08:46 PM

Bucky

quote:
Originally posted by jenavet:
quote:
I have a DRE and was hoping he would be well and back in business soon.

he has retired...i am looking for another custom making diaper company as well

How did you realize this? I don't see anything on the website.

November 04, 2021, 10:00 PM

ChuckT

I am sorry to hear that about DRE. I ordered mine for my 455 Olds earlier this year. I don't see anything about him retiring on the site?

Maybe fill out the order form and see if he calls?

December 09, 2021, 02:43 PM

rallye bob

Are diapers still required in NHRA? Scroll through all of these pictures....
https://www.motortrend.com/eve...57-88ec-7f274f78d39a

December 09, 2021, 03:11 PM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by rallye bob:
Are diapers still required in NHRA? Scroll through all of these pictures....
https://www.motortrend.com/eve...57-88ec-7f274f78d39a

Interesting.

Didn't look at all of them, but did see a 9 second dial with no diaper.......

December 09, 2021, 03:21 PM

Bucky

A diaper or pan is something everyone gripes about until they test one. They are good for everyone at the track with the shorter cleanups and fewer cars sliding around after knocking out a rod. Sorry to hear about Dennis no longer in the business. Seemed like good products and a decent fella.

December 09, 2021, 03:53 PM

Curly1

quote:
Originally posted by Bucky:
A diaper or pan is something everyone gripes about until they test one. They are good for everyone at the track with the shorter cleanups and fewer cars sliding around after knocking out a rod. Sorry to hear about Dennis no longer in the business. Seemed like good products and a decent fella.

I agree with Bucky here.

A Diaper has saved many cars and possibly some lives from crashing due to oil and water under tires. I think it is one of most important safety items on a car and should be a strict requirement.

I have lost a motor in a door car at 140 MPH and it was a handful and it made a huge mess. That was around 2001? when Diapers were just coming out and stupid expensive. Now they are cheap and no excuse in my mind not to have one now.

December 09, 2021, 07:13 PM

HR3377

If it has a roll bar it needs a diaper that simple, whine about it till you chuck a rod at 1000" and start looking for a new chassis. I smoked a motor at Pittsburgh at the stripe about 12 yrs ago coasted to the turn off and had a spot of oil about the size of a quarter on the ground, the diaper was full of 8qts of oil and alot of water, you make your own call...

December 09, 2021, 07:51 PM

BG7X77

quote:
Originally posted by HR3377:
If it has a roll bar it needs a diaper that simple, whine about it till you chuck a rod at 1000" and start looking for a new chassis. I smoked a motor at Pittsburgh at the stripe about 12 yrs ago coasted to the turn off and had a spot of oil about the size of a quarter on the ground, the diaper was full of 8qts of oil and alot of water, you make your own call...

Tough to argue with that sound logic.

December 09, 2021, 08:26 PM

FootbrakeJim

quote:
Originally posted by BG7X77:
quote:
Originally posted by HR3377:
If it has a roll bar it needs a diaper that simple, whine about it till you chuck a rod at 1000" and start looking for a new chassis. I smoked a motor at Pittsburgh at the stripe about 12 yrs ago coasted to the turn off and had a spot of oil about the size of a quarter on the ground, the diaper was full of 8qts of oil and alot of water, you make your own call...

Tough to argue with that sound logic.

^^^ X2

Also looking for Diaper recommendations for a BBC in a caged 68 Camaro. Good fit and relative ease in servicing the engine would be nice features.

December 09, 2021, 10:54 PM

Eman

I messaged DRE, he messaged me back that new owners will be reopening in a week.

December 10, 2021, 05:18 AM

1320racer

first thing they need to do is get the patterns right because it certainly ain't right for a Moroso 21047 pan!

December 10, 2021, 06:13 AM

Rick!

quote:
Originally posted by HR3377:
If it has a roll bar it needs a diaper that simple, whine about it till you chuck a rod at 1000" and start looking for a new chassis. I smoked a motor at Pittsburgh at the stripe about 12 yrs ago coasted to the turn off and had a spot of oil about the size of a quarter on the ground, the diaper was full of 8qts of oil and alot of water, you make your own call...

Kevlar diaper or standard version? Sometimes a rod cap spits out during the burnout and only slows down when it goes through the diaper. My brother's sponsor now needs to help change his engine's diaper and clean up the engine's bottom.

December 10, 2021, 06:17 AM

"The Bender"

quote:
Originally posted by Eman:
I messaged DRE, he messaged me back that new owners will be reopening in a week.

Great!

Thanks