will the newer aluminum oil pans fit our 3.1s?

 

it should bolt up to the engine but i don't think it will clear the crossmember. plus to really use that pan you need to swap the main caps because those oil pans are cross bolted to the mains then you would need to align hone the block to make sure the new mains are straight.

 

then I guess it's time to fire up the welder :S

 

I really don't see the point. The weight saving is null and could be better found else where. Also aluminum doesn't bend like the steel pan. I rather have a dented pan to drive home on then a hole in my pan paying for a tow.

 

I'm with Gumby on this one.. I wish I had pictures of my V8's oil pan to illustrate this point.

 

every time you hear that scape/thump/crunch under your car. Best believe your oil pan added to it. The spot where the drain bolt goes gets it the worst.

 

I know oil pans take a beating. I wasn't wanting an aluminum oil pan for "weight savings". I was wanting one because they're a bit more plentiful around here.