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Will a Vette oil pan work in a thirdgen?

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Old Feb 21, 2002 | 06:58 AM
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Will a Vette oil pan work in a thirdgen?

Just wondering so I don't get a big surprise when I go to put the engine in. It's a '91 Vette L98 motor.
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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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anyone know?
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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 12:00 PM
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It wont work, it will fit but the y pipe will run into problems.
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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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The pickup and sump are the same in all small blocks. Z28 oil pan, windage tray and pump spring is the only way to go for oiling. Get a junkyard pan if you are worried.
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Old Feb 25, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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Green, so are you saying it will work?
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 08:48 PM
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Probably, but dont quote me. The only crossmember clearance issues between SBC cars that I have heard of was 1st gen Novas. Go for it! It is not hard to replace if it comes you need one from the scrap yard.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 10:17 PM
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I don't know about the later 'Vette oil pans, but some of the earlier (higher performance models-not 'base' versions) small block 'Vette pans would not fit most other (Chevelle, Camaro, etc) chassis set-ups.

The sump extended forward (relative to other small block pans) and held an extra quart of oil. Counting the filter, some of the earlier 'performance' 'Vettes held six quarts.

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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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Listen to me dont do it. i tried it when i put the vette motor in my car. It will fit but the exhaust wont work with it, and u will need to pull the motor out to get the correct one on.
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