yes IIRC the new pans from a 96 1500 will fit
I bet that the improved pan gasket you got will work
just need to not over tighten the bolts and strip them out
just make sure your pan is not dimpled around the bolt hole and try it,IMO
my pan was beat and seald it right up,have had it off a few times and reused the same gasket
summet jegs hughes CRT local tranz shop dealer all should be able to get you one
the chrome holds heat and does not seal with out scuffing the pan rail
get a plane steel or alum
summit has some nice alum ones with or with out the logo
CRT are real nice alunyum