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When comparing A8442 Small Block Chevy Finned Polished Aluminum Oil Pan SBC 283 305 327 350 with other Pans & Drain Plugs options, use this source-backed detail as the primary discriminator: Manufacturer Part Number: A8442.
Use this second fact to evaluate the tradeoff: Category: Replacement Parts / Transmission & Drive Train / Transmissions & Parts / Pans & Drain Plugs. A third point to compare across alternatives is: Pre ’79 Small Blocks.
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Complete source-backed product details
| Manufacturer | Assault Racing Products |
|---|---|
| Brand | Assault Racing Products |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A8442 |
This is a new polished finned aluminum oil pan for small block Chevy. Fits 1958-1979 2 piece rear main – 283, 302, 305, 327, and 350’s. Not Clearanced For 3.75″ Stroke Cranks.
- Cast aluminum
- Polished finish
- Stock style 4 quart pan capacity
- Can use stock pickup
- 7.5″ overall height
- Driver’s side dipstick
- Uses early “thin” front seal
- Includes pan bolts and drain plug
Cast in reinforcement tabs along pan rail help eliminate warping and assure a good seal. Looks great, helps keep oil cool!
It is recommended that you finger tighten all the bolts before you tighten them down with a wrench or ratchet!
Source product highlights
- Driver side dipstick
- Polished finish
- Stock style 4 quart pan capacity with stock pickup
- Pre ’79 Small Blocks
- Uses early thin front seal
steve –
has no windage tray , nice finish looks really good for the price
John Kirk –
Just what I expected. My gasket should be arriving shortly thank you for quick shipment always a pleasure doing business with you guys. Engine bay coming together lovely
Scott Steven –
Perfect fit. Exactly what I was looking for. Really finishes off the bottom of my little 327
Customer –
I was worried about buying this pan because a lot of people left bad reviews on different pans from this company. I just received it today ( early ) and installed it on my engine. 79’ 350 . It fits perfectly. My engine is on a stand and maybe that made it easy. I am very happy with this pan .
Billy –
Supplied bolts are junk. 1 snapped while installing this pan. Nice construction and seems to hold oil. Looks sharp.
Ken McMillen –
First red flag was that the supplied chrome bolts for the front & rear of the pan won’t fit because of the pan casting. Luckily in our shop we had Allen head bolts to replace themThe from & rear seal surfaces are not as wide as should be and will not seal. We removed & replaced it twice now and still leaks. We build these SB motors all the time and don’t have problems.NOW the 3rd party sellers says it not returnable because it has been installed.Total BS, as you would not it’s junk until it’s installed.I’d Run away from this seller in the future.This really sucks!!!
The one –
Excellent product
Ronnie Gunter –
Awesome oil pan. Fit great no issues.