My question is this, I have a 1970 350 from a 1970 Corvette that has been built to a 383. I want to replace the stock Oil pan with a Chrome one. Are all SBC oil pans the same dimensions or am I to be looking for a specific one to fit in my Formula. I realize I need one with the dipstick on the drivers side But I cant seem to find a reference to different ones on different vehicles.
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Eric W.
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You need one that fits with the crossmember for your car I'm not sure if the generic ones are right for that. you might be able to tell if you can see one in person - Those chrome ones are often made off shore (China) and have questionable or bad quality. Get a nice Canton, or a Milodon or Moroso which has good baffling and get a good windage tray. -
Like Kev mentioned, you will have to make sure the pan is specific to your chassis. It will have to clear the factory k-member, steering components, and exhaust.
I would also steer clear of the stamped chrome pans. They are notorious for leaking due to their inherant structural weakness which allows them to flex and provide proper gasket seating.
Canton, Milodon, Moroso, Summit, Jegs, and SDPC all make good oil pans for all SBC generations. And they will also free up about 7-15 fly HP depending on your motor.Comment
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Thats if you get a scraper or windage tray that keeps the oil off the crank. There are some serious crank scrapers out there that will squeegee the oil from the crank, cousing the crank to be lighter, spin quicker, and make you fasterOriginally posted by fastTA
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