Vortec 8100/8.1L Oil Pan

[bucket]

I need an oil pan for an '01-up 8.1 big block, along with the oil pickup tube. I need the regular truck and van style of pan with the big notch in it, as opposed to the marine and medium duty style of pan.

 

[Tank6x2]

What are building bucket!?

 

[bucket]

What are building bucket!?

I'm putting together everything I need for an 8.1 swap for my '78 Suburban.

I've got a complete '05 donor truck for the engine. It has the big oil pan, for use with no engine crossmember.

 

[Tank6x2]

Nice!!

 

[77Dmax]

Both are available new still. RA has them both for $150ish.

 

[bucket]

Both are available new still. RA has them both for $150ish.

Well hell, they sure do! I would have never guessed that those were available in the aftermarket. Thanks!

 

[AuroraGirl]

Well hell, they sure do! I would have never guessed that those were available in the aftermarket. Thanks!

does it use a stamped pan or a cast aluminum?

 

[bucket]

does it use a stamped pan or a cast aluminum?

Cast aluminum.

If it was stamped steel, I would have just modified it. The thought had crossed my mind to modify the aluminum pan, but it's probably more frustration than it's worth.

 

[77Dmax]

Well hell, they sure do! I would have never guessed that those were available in the aftermarket. Thanks!

For that kind of money it's not worth trying to find used pieces.

 

[AuroraGirl]

Cast aluminum.

If it was stamped steel, I would have just modified it. The thought had crossed my mind to modify the aluminum pan, but it's probably more frustration than it's worth.

cast aluminum is structural, i wouldnt modify the pan

I dont know what the block is like, im sure its strong but there could be the chance a modified pan doesnt support the bottom of the block right

 

[bucket]

cast aluminum is structural, i wouldnt modify the pan

I dont know what the block is like, im sure its strong but there could be the chance a modified pan doesnt support the bottom of the block right

It's not structural to the block in any way, in this case at least. Just like the aluminum valve covers aren't structural. They are just more rigid than stamped steel, for the sake of preventing oil leaks.