Will a 96 dx (non vtec) automatic oil pan fit a 96 hx (vtec) manual engine?

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Sep 28, 2005 | 04:08 PM

Jaysun

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Will a 96 dx (non vtec) automatic oil pan fit a 96 hx (vtec) manual engine?

I'm like 80% sure it will...but I don't want to find out the hard way...anyone know?

Sep 28, 2005 | 04:13 PM

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Re: Will a 96 dx (non vtec) automatic oil pan fit a 96 hx (vtec) manual engine? (QuikJaysun)

look up parts #'s from the 2 engines, if they are the same, u are golden

Sep 28, 2005 | 04:22 PM

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Re: Will a 96 dx (rukawa1one)

i'm away from the shop right now, anyone know for sure?

if not i want to grab one before starting on it tonight.

Sep 28, 2005 | 07:05 PM

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Re: Will a 96 dx (QuikJaysun)

any more last minute opinions?

Sep 28, 2005 | 07:29 PM

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Re: Will a 96 dx (non vtec) automatic oil pan fit a 96 hx (vtec) manual engine? (QuikJaysun)

I know that the HX comes stock with an aluminum pan. The dx one is steel. They should be the same shape though.

Sep 28, 2005 | 07:42 PM

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Re: Will a 96 dx (TurboTagTeam)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TurboTagTeam »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I know that the HX comes stock with an aluminum pan. The dx one is steel. They should be the same shape though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah i noticed that...well i'll find out if the shape fits in about 2 hours