How Do I Install and Torque the Oil Pan on My BluePrint PS426 Hemi?

What Hardware Is Used on the PS426 Oil Pan? The PS426 oil pan uses:

21 oil-pan bolts
ThreeBond 1217H sealing procedure

Make sure the sealing surfaces and hardware are properly prepared before tightening the pan. What Is the PS426 Oil Pan Torque Specification? Torque the oil-pan bolts in two passes:

First pass: 44 in-lb
Final pass: 9 ft-lb

Start with the inner oil-pan bolts and work outward, alternating from side to side. This helps distribute clamping force evenly across the oil pan and sealing surfaces. What Is the Oil Pickup Torque Specification? Torque the oil pickup hardware to: 21 ft-lb Make sure the pickup is properly positioned and secured before completing the oil-pan installation. What Sealant Should I Use? Use ThreeBond 1217H following the BluePrint sealing procedure. Proper surface preparation is important before applying sealant:

Remove old gasket and sealant material.
Make sure the mating surfaces are clean.
Remove oil and contamination from the sealing areas.
Apply the specified sealant according to the BluePrint procedure.
Install and torque the pan evenly.

Do not substitute another sealing method unless its compatibility has been verified.

What Oil Capacity Does the PS426 Have? BluePrint lists the PS426 production oil-pan configuration at: 6 quarts total oil capacity BluePrint also recommends verifying the final oil level with the dipstick because system capacity can be affected by the oil filter and installation configuration.