Since 1974, A.R.E. Inc. has been manufacturing cast alloy dry sump oil pans. From his background as an engine builder, Gary Armstrong found the need for a better engineered stronger design than was currently available. Demand then developed for a variety of engines and customers ranging from sports cars to Indianapolis. A.R.E. Inc. developed the cast alloy dry sump pans used in the Buick V-6 polesitters and Chevrolet V - 6 and V - 8's, as well as pans for road racing applications such as the Can - Am and Formula 5000. Today, more A.R.E. Inc. pans are used in Formula Fords than any other pan. A.R.E. Inc. has also manufactured pans for the winning GT cars at LeMans, Daytona and Sebring as well as winners in categories such as the Trans Am and World Challenge. Current designs include the latest in dry sump pan design for the Chevrolet LS - 1 as well as cast aluminum and magnesium valve covers and front covers for the Merlin Big Block. All A.R.E. Inc. pans are manufactured to the highest quality aircraft standards using the latest in CNC machining techniques.