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BaggedC10 · 05-10-2004, 11:40 PM

Who offers the best aftermarket oil pan for these trucks? Maybe one that is low-profile too.

BaggedC10 · 05-10-2004, 11:46 PM

Any thoughts on this one?

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TIMSPEED · 05-11-2004, 02:25 AM

I would use a Milodon. I've seen one that's low profile, and looks killer.
Low Profile Oil Pan
Kinda Pricey...but it's only 8¼" Deep.

BaggedC10 · 05-11-2004, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the link, Tim. That is exactly what I'm looking for.

**swervin ervin** · 05-11-2004, 12:43 PM

Here's the one I have.

Oil Pan

**swervin ervin** · 05-11-2004, 12:45 PM

Oops. I just now seen you have a 87. This number doesn't fit one piece rear seal engines. I'll see if I can find the right number.

**swervin ervin** · 05-11-2004, 12:52 PM

Here you go. The link says it's a 6 quart pan, but my Moroso catalog says it's a 7 quart pan, just like my 20200.

low 84 · 05-11-2004, 02:13 PM

make sure you get your pick up set at the right height for the pan you get. if you go to a shallower pan your stock pick up won't work

BaggedC10 · 05-11-2004, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the link(s), Mike. I think I'll go for the Moroso oil pan---Good price and I'm sure the quality is top notch.

ocbaud · 05-11-2004, 06:09 PM

i have the same pan mike has, and it is of great quality. make sure you get the right oil pickup though.

raceman6135 · 05-12-2004, 12:56 AM

I'd second the motion on a Moroso pan. Their quality is great; I've seen two Milodon pans crack on drag race engines (one on a 351C Ford, the other on a blown alcohol Big Block Chevrolet), so I'm not very impressed with them at this time.

If you're going to swap pans, and if this engine is "built" at all, also consider a crank scraper and a windage tray. And if the engine is REALLY built and you'll be abusing the truck (drag, solo, etc. racing), a pan with trap doors is a worthwhile investment.

DJS

05-10-2004, 11:40 PM	#1
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Which oil pan? Who offers the best aftermarket oil pan for these trucks? Maybe one that is low-profile too. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

05-10-2004, 11:46 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Any thoughts on this one? If your oil pan has been taking some abuse, fight back with an additional 3/16'' steel armor plate on the bottom of this innovative oil pan. Save your engine while protecting it from perforation or abrasion damage. Chrome finish. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

05-11-2004, 02:25 AM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I would use a Milodon. I've seen one that's low profile, and looks killer. Low Profile Oil Pan Kinda Pricey...but it's only 8¼" Deep. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-11-2004, 10:50 AM	#4
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Thanks for the link, Tim. That is exactly what I'm looking for. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

05-11-2004, 12:43 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's the one I have. Oil Pan __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

05-11-2004, 12:45 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Oops. I just now seen you have a 87. This number doesn't fit one piece rear seal engines. I'll see if I can find the right number.

05-11-2004, 12:52 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here you go. The link says it's a 6 quart pan, but my Moroso catalog says it's a 7 quart pan, just like my 20200.

05-11-2004, 02:13 PM	#8
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	make sure you get your pick up set at the right height for the pan you get. if you go to a shallower pan your stock pick up won't work __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

05-11-2004, 05:48 PM	#9
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Thanks for the link(s), Mike. I think I'll go for the Moroso oil pan---Good price and I'm sure the quality is top notch. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

05-11-2004, 06:09 PM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i have the same pan mike has, and it is of great quality. make sure you get the right oil pickup though.

05-12-2004, 12:56 AM	#11
raceman6135 Dino burner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 602	I'd second the motion on a Moroso pan. Their quality is great; I've seen two Milodon pans crack on drag race engines (one on a 351C Ford, the other on a blown alcohol Big Block Chevrolet), so I'm not very impressed with them at this time. If you're going to swap pans, and if this engine is "built" at all, also consider a crank scraper and a windage tray. And if the engine is REALLY built and you'll be abusing the truck (drag, solo, etc. racing), a pan with trap doors is a worthwhile investment. DJS



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