88BlueGT

Well, ONCE AGAIN I am buying more parts to install when I do my front suspension. My only question is if I should use bolts or studs for my oil pan...

ARP Studs
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...01&FROM=MG

ARP Bolts
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...02&FROM=MG

This is the pan that I am getting... Im getting it used from a friend for $100 bucks Im also getting arp oil pump driveshaft,miloden hv/hp oil pump, Moroso oil pump pick up and SCE one piece gasket.

Moroso 7qt Oil Pan
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku

LAST QUESTION, the stock rear main seal is a 2 piece? And the oil pan says its a 1 piece style. Am I going to have issues running this pan ??????

Please dont just guess and say ARP studs are better.... experienced builders only please!

disturbed471985

ARP Bolts ftw. As far as your oil pan im not going to guess like you asked.

88BlueGT

Well thank you for your honesty

Anyone else? I would like to get all this stuff ordered today. Main concern is about the rear main seal. Pan description says its a 1 piece style but if I still have the factory than its a 2 piece correct? Will I have problems with this?

LTnone

I can't imagine a difference, at least at this stage in the engine's build, between bolts and studs for an oilpan. I'd go with bolts personally, just less of a hassle in the first place. Well, unless you're doing it with the motor in the car, in that case studs might make it easier for lining up the gasket.

88BlueGT

Yea, the motor is in the car. Im just changing because I will be dropping the k member for a tubular suspension and I figured since Im down there now would be the time ya know. And your definetly right, studs would make things ALOT easier w/ the gasket.... I didnt even think about that.

my77stang

if your motor is an 88 (im going by your name) you have a one piece rear main seal. early, non-roller blocks had a two piece seal and because of this the rear main cap was different which is where the oil pan seals, hence the differance in pans.

and yeah, it doesnt *really* matter oil pan studs or bolts, but the studs would make gasket placement easier.

even if your using a one piece rubber gasket make sure you use a dab of silicon on each side of the gasket in the corners as shown in the pic below.... and if your using a multi-piece fiber or cork gasket i would use a small layer of silicon one one side of the entire gasket and use some black or yellow 3M weatherstripping adhesive (snotty nasty stuff) on the other side, it will tack up quick and keep the gasket from squishing around and moving while your tightening everything down.

88BlueGT

Hey, this is in my 93 GT.... does it have a factory 1 piece? And I am using a 1 piece SCE rubber gasket. And thanks for the tip on the silicone

my77stang

yeah yours is a 1 piece..... i dunno which gasket your buying so i cant tell ya. most stock replacement gasket sets will give you the multipiece gasket..... usually you gotta buy the good stuff separately

88BlueGT

Thanks for the help 77. Just as a little update I ordered the parts today and should be here Monday or Tuesday

Moroso 7qt Oil Pan (buying it from friend) $100
Moroso Oil Pickup $63
Moroso Chrome Dipstick $18
Miloden HV/HP Oil Pump $75
ARP Oil Pump Driveshaft $18
ARP SS Oil Pan Studs (recommend also from the guy at Summit who has a similar setup) $58
SCE 1 Piece Rubber Gasket $36

Total: $288 shipped... not toobad. $58 dollars forstuds kind hurt my feelings a little bit though lol

And a set of Russell speed bleeders ($10)All I need now is a good set of motor mounts. Any recommendations for me?

my77stang

nope, lol