Oil level and dipstick reading

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I have followed the tread on Fontana Block & Oil Level. Based on the diagrams for dipstick tube and dipstick dimensions, I marked my dipstick for F and A on that basis.
As history, since I bought this car I have had concerns about the correct oil level. I got an invoice that said it had a 10 quart pan from PI Motorsports. The pan doesn't look exactly like their pictures but it is definitely not a stock pan.
When I tried to fill it with 9 quarts, it seemed to burn oil.
So, with the oil level at the F mark made per the diagram dimensions, I drained the oil - filter in place. Only 5 quarts came out.
Any ideas on this large discrepancy? Can this pan retain 4 or 5 quarts of oil on a drain? Picture of pan is attached.
Thanks
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