RCD aluminum engine oil pan

[White_monster]

Well I thought I'd put a post up about this since I hadn't seen any mention of it.

I needed to replace my oil pan on my engine build as I damaged it in shipping due to road conditions and how I had it loaded. I found this pan and figured why not as it looks better than stock. It's constructed from 3/16" aluminum and welded inside and outside. Fit was great as well with only one bolt hole being just slightly off but it wasn't an issue. I have to modify the lip of the pan at the back to clear my main studs but with stock bolts it's not an issue and there's plenty of meat to allow for the clearencing. Here's some pics of the pan mounted and unmounted. I didn't fully secure it as I'm going to be getting it painted and I might run a sealer on the inside so there's no transfer from the aluminum to the oil and to prevent any type of corrosion.

Let me know your thoughts. Personally I like it.

 

[Andys04f350]

I'll be looking into that when I replace my oil pan. There not to badly priced either.

 

[Dustball8504]

I think it looks awesome!

 

[Breaking Habits]

Thanks for the write up Shane. Great pics!

 

[gman1]

Looks nice. I would not paint the outside. Leave it as it is and just seal the inside and outside. The shiny aluminum makes for a nice contrast with the blue.

 

[White_monster]

Winter roads will ruin the pan. I'll think on it thou.

 

[pog]

nice man. see how long it looks shiney on those alberta roads lol

 

[gman1]

Winter roads will ruin the pan. I'll think on it thou.

Like I said seal the outside to keep it looking new.

 

[jdgleason]

That looks sweet man! Looks like its more solid than a stock one too. Very cool.

Hey by the way.... 1978 called looking for their vacuum...

 

[White_monster]

They aight getting it back. Lol

 

[Powerstroked162]

You should place a bung in the pan now for oil returns in the future

 

[White_monster]

Already underway bro. I was keeping that secret thou. Lol

 

[Breaking Habits]

These oil pans are IN STOCK and ready to ship today!

 

[faster6.0]

Some beautiful tig welds

 

[tbsimmons]

That is nice who built them other than RCD?

 

[SEABEE08FX4]

A clear sealant would be all I would do on the outside, and its perfect for a oil drain return. Looks like there is plenty of meat in there to weld a bung to.

 

[White_monster]

Clear sealant is great but our roads up here are horrible. I'll most likely powder coat it silver to protect it.

Yes there's lots of meat on the pan for welding oil drains into so I'm gonna put one in just incase.

 

[Shootingstar]

Winter roads will ruin the pan. I'll think on it thou.

Have it powder coated clear. Then you have the look and protection!