will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
09-07-2010, 04:37 PM
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will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
iv only dealt with sbc in my 3rd gens, but i just picked up a 90 rs with a hacked up oil pan for $300. and its a 3.1 but there are alot of 2.8 engines at my local junkyards, and i just wanted to know if its a direct swap for 2.8 and 3.1 oil pans.
09-07-2010, 04:58 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
so have you done it before?
09-07-2010, 05:07 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
no, but I know the two engines share almost every component. a 3.1 is nothing but a slightly bored out 2.8
09-07-2010, 05:11 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
yes they are the same...you could even use the one off a 3.4L in the 4th gens if you want
09-07-2010, 06:21 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
perfect! thank you guys so much.
09-07-2010, 07:44 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
If you've replaced the oil pan on the SBC in a thirdgen, it's the same thing to replace the pan on a V6. You still have to lift the engine up to get the pan out.
If you're looking for a decent pan, check out Summit. You can get a new oil pan for cheap. I would have gotten mine there if I didn't find the one close to me for cheap on eBay. Also check there.
If you're looking for a decent pan, check out Summit. You can get a new oil pan for cheap. I would have gotten mine there if I didn't find the one close to me for cheap on eBay. Also check there.
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
our support the clutch fund and buy my old 3.1 pan 
09-07-2010, 08:23 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
yeah, I was going to post there is NO WAY it's worth it to go to a yard to pull a pan... WAY too much work for a part you should be able to buy for $20 from somebody here
09-07-2010, 09:01 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
Except '85 pans. The pan lip is angled.
09-07-2010, 09:20 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
mine is off a 92, its a little sludgy as i was trying to blow up the motor but no rust or holes, just needs cleaned up and a gasket
but no rust or holes, just needs cleaned up and a gasket
09-07-2010, 09:49 PM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
yeah it does sound like alot work to pull it from a junkyard. but idk how cheap i can get one from any of you guys. i saw one on ebay for $10 and like $15 shipping or sumthing. but i dont have an ebay account either lol.
but pilsbury live in my state. how much would you be willing to sell yours? cuz i could do pick up or something.
but pilsbury live in my state. how much would you be willing to sell yours? cuz i could do pick up or something.
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
I would also recommend a high volume oil pump and trimming the windage tray to improve oil pressure and therefore circulation.
09-11-2010, 12:11 AM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
alright sounds good. and thanks pillsbry i got the pan today
09-11-2010, 11:46 AM
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Re: will 2.8 oil pans fit 3.1?
sweet glad its getting put to good use, i hate to let good parts go to the scrap yard
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