Posted By: VITC_GTX
Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 07:08 AM
Looking for a stock oil pan that will work with the stock pickup. I assume the cheap ($50) ebay pans are garbage but what about the Summit pans, are they any good? Other places to look?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g3543/overview/year/1971/make/plymouth/model/satellite
Posted By: 6bblRoadrunner
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 06:09 PM
Try Dante's. Looks like they're now selling re-pop pans.
Posted By: bobs66440
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 06:13 PM
I found a nice stock 402 pan with the pickup on ebay for $75.
You can find deals if you're not in a hurry.
Posted By: Mr.Yuck
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 06:34 PM
Why would you put a 4 qt pan on your car? I do know that people think the 6qt "Hemi" pans are worth their weight in gold. So DB at Carlise wanted $225 for one, I laughed and walked away. E-bay has some decent pans, most are 7qt and come with the correct pick-up. Are you looking for a 5 or 6qt?
Posted By: cudabitten
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 07:52 PM
I just received my Summit pan this morning. It is for a 360 and is gold anodized. It looks ok so far. I do not think it is as heavy as the factory one, but the factory pan still had oil caked on it.
Posted By: dogdays
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 09:09 PM
If it is not an aluminum pan it isn't anodized.
It is probably zinc-chromate dipped or whatever they use nowadays, if it is steel.
Posted By: cudabitten
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/05/12 10:53 PM
For what its worth, here are some pics of the Summit pan. The reason I am replacing it, is because I needed a center sump pan. It seems like a nice pan, we'll see how good it seals. It is steel, so I guess it is not anodized, just some gold metal conditioner.
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/06/12 08:25 PM
Which motor and body style?
Posted By: gregn96cuda
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/07/12 05:46 AM
That's gold zinc, and it will rust if not painted.
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For what its worth, here are some pics of the Summit pan. The reason I am replacing it, is because I needed a center sump pan. It seems like a nice pan, we'll see how good it seals. It is steel, so I guess it is not anodized, just some gold metal conditioner.
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/07/12 07:36 AM
I would buy and use the 1970-71 Hemi/440 6 pak pan with the 440 6pak 3/8 pickup
I use them in every BB car I can, there better than great
Several sources at different prices
look around
Posted By: cudabitten
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/08/12 01:20 AM
Yes it is the $50 pan. I'm not ready to install this yet, but I will dry fit it tomorrow and let you know how things go.
I do intend on painting it.
Posted By: cudabitten
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/09/12 02:18 AM
Well I said I would tell how this fits, so here goes.
It went on real good no problems. Seems like all gaps are equal around the perimeter, so hopefully it seals well too.
Pics are without gasket.
Posted By: goldduster318
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/09/12 02:53 AM
The milodon stock replacement pan is a good quality piece. It even has an extra baffle. Works great with a stock pickup as well.
Posted By: 471Magnum
Re: Stock oil pan. Where to find a decent pan? - 12/09/12 02:35 PM
For a big block, I like the Hemi pans from Mancini. Extra quart of capacity, and no ground clearance penalty. You will need one of their pick-ups though. Stock pick-up will hit the baffle. I suppose you could clearance the baffle and make it work.
Note that I have had quality issues with a couple of these. One with a loose baffle, another with a cross threaded drain plug. Both were replaced before installation.
On a small block I like the Kevko pans. Well baffled, and have a extra capacity without sacrificing ground clearance. A Kevko pick-up is required.
Summit stock replacement small block pans are not baffled (even though the description on the website says they are... neither is the stock one). With the rather puny stock capacity, that makes me nervous. Milodon stock replacement pan has an added baffle, but still has puny capacity, and they are a bit pricy.