what metal is ls1 f body oil pan made of?
09-06-2009, 11:52 AM
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what metal is ls1 f body oil pan made of? Kinda dumb ? but im thinking its cast?
Im asking so i know if i can use my mig to weld on a return flange, or if im going to have to take it somewhere and have them tig it. thanks
Im asking so i know if i can use my mig to weld on a return flange, or if im going to have to take it somewhere and have them tig it. thanks
09-07-2009, 01:04 PM
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its cast aluminum... Cheapest way to produce large quantity items. All oil pans are cast. I am not sure i think its lost foam casting like the Ecotec blocks. Not positive though
09-08-2009, 11:23 AM
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Careful, not ALL are cast. Maybe all F bodies etc. But not ALL. To be honest, it's a good thing, much better than my 94 Saturn with a steel one that is all rusted out and needs to be replaced.
