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Why do you say that? I'm really more interested in the ease of re installation and future work with the aluminum pan bracket. I guess I could just take the U bracket out and put the newer style bracket in.

Hmm. I appreciate the input. I've read on here several people talk about that rear block cover. It's my DD though, and I don't have access to a lift or engine stand. You've given me some things to think about though.

WHen it came time to fix the leaking oil pan gasket on my 2000 GTP, I chose the alum. pan over fixing the steel pan/ gasket design for several reasons, 1) the cost of the new pan/pickup/bracket was minimal over the cost of a new steel pan/gasket. 2) I did not want to deal with reinstalling the "u" bracket with my big hands, 3) the aluminum pan and RTV is a better sealing design than the overdesigned and underperforming plastic/rubber gasket the steel pan uses. 4) provides a nice place to put a jack if needed when working on engine, or engine mounts. One thing to note is that when finished installation a small steel tab on the sub frame may need to be removed.

Yeah I read about that. I've got a grinder.

I know this is bordering on being in the wrong area now, but could you use the newer bracket with the steel oil pan?

No, you cannot use the newer bracket with the steel pan due to the new bracket needing to bolt into the end of the oil pan.
Don't worry about the windage being inferior to the windage gasket for the steel pan... just clean the inside of the pan and seal the gap along the edges with some Permatex Ultra Black or Right Stuff.... just be sure to give the rtv a day or two to cure before you install it so it can bond to metal better.

I have an aluminum pan with correct pickup tube and correct lower bracket but you will need to supply the 3 bolts as I cannot find the ones I got with this.
I can do $80 shipped -most people sell the pan for $50-60 shipped but don't include the necessary (and expensive to buy new) pickup tube or the lower motor mount bracket.
I will have it pressure washed so at most you will have only some very slight old rtv or other light clean up to do when you get it.
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Awesome. Except....last night I got in there and took my wheel and fender well guard off to scope out the job, and found my motor mount squished and gooey as well as my LCA ball socket bushing(s....both sides) slam wore out. I'm afraid that kills my "nice to have" oil pan budget. Sorry for the change, but money decided for me... I'm leaning towards pulling the engine now, I'll start a thread with pics when I do. Thanks again!

Sorry to hear this. LMK if you decide you want a pan as I have a couple here and ready to go.

Just realized I have a really low mile lower motor mount that I could include for $10... factory GM with under 10k miles.

Way to sweeten the pot...I've already got the "solid" one on order from Rock Auto though, along with some plugs, wires, and moog LCA's. I'll def keep you in mind in the future though, I appreciate the response.