Oil pan Issue
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Oil pan Issue
I installed a 350 small block in my 1980 Vette and the stabilizer and drag link are rubbing on the oil pan. Is there a low profile oil pan I can install or does anyone have a better idea on how to correct this? Thanks
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get a stamped steel pan (stock), stay away from the fancy / racing oil pans, the pans with trap doors, track pans.
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What does the current pan look like.....?
Vette pan definitely fits but requires a new pickup......it is different....it is also a much better pan as far as oil control......
The pass side dipstick Vette pan is not super easy to find......I had one and sold it to member Corvette Passion....he didn't use it and might still have it....may want to drop him a line....you could get it pretty reasonable....
Jebby
Vette pan definitely fits but requires a new pickup......it is different....it is also a much better pan as far as oil control......
The pass side dipstick Vette pan is not super easy to find......I had one and sold it to member Corvette Passion....he didn't use it and might still have it....may want to drop him a line....you could get it pretty reasonable....
Jebby
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I had the same issue
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...clearance.html
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Yeah...works sneaky good....exactly the same as an old Vette long sump "bathtub" pan but for one piece seal.....built a small block not long ago for a guy and told him to locate one....he found one on E-Bay.....the exact pan is not available new anymore.....
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The 1983 Chevrolet Parts & Illustration Catalog lists the oil pan as;
Group 1.426
80-82
14067363
I did run across a statement on the internet that said the 14067363 oil pan was replaced by GM with the 14082350 oil pan which is correct for the 84-85 Corvette.
Zip Products has a replacement oil pan for 1980-1985 Corvettes. (GM Part 14082348, 14082350) under item # OP-198
Looks like you can use an 80-85 oil pan.
Group 1.426
80-82
14067363
I did run across a statement on the internet that said the 14067363 oil pan was replaced by GM with the 14082350 oil pan which is correct for the 84-85 Corvette.
Zip Products has a replacement oil pan for 1980-1985 Corvettes. (GM Part 14082348, 14082350) under item # OP-198
Looks like you can use an 80-85 oil pan.
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Before you buy another pan, what year is the 350 you put in your 80? 67-79 350's have a left (driver) side dipstick, while 80 and up 350's came with a right (passenger) side dipstick. The pans are not interchangeable, you can't use an early left side dipstick pan on a 80 up block, or a later pan on a 79 or earlier block. There's a left dipstick, 63-79 replacement pan available from most Corvette vendors for about $60-$70 dollars, and a replacement 80-85 right dipstick pan for about $130. If you buy a Corvette pan for the year block you have, you should be okay.
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