I have a problem. Engine builder suggested I get a new valley pan. Some one has beat up the sides pretty good and he would rather put on a new one.

Well they must be hard to find because I'm having a little trouble finding a new one. Any suggestion looking for a new or like new valley pan.

It's funny I came here tonight to make a similiar post. I see they are the same for 68-72, but different for 67 and 73 up.

I used a Tomahawk valley pan from Pacific Performance Racing (will clear roller rockers without massaging). Ken has sold the business, but SD Performance, Butler and a few others still have them advertised.

I was very hesitant to reuse my original on the rebuild. Unless you take it apart, clean it and weld it back together, who knows what carbonized junk could break free and find it's way into a fresh cylinder.

They have some Here

I got one of those for my 68 428 but it would have taken more body work to make it fit than straightening the old one. I sent it back and used my original. I had to clearance it clear the roller lifters but no leaks so far.

I emailed Tim Corcoran the new owner of the Tomahawk Performance product line. He expects to have some new tomahawk valley pans in by Friday. I really hope they arrive on time.

Most all the other places are out of stock but I'm going to call around just in case this morning.

The only one valley pan that is worth buying seems it is out of stock. But I'm going to call to make sure.

got mine at franks pontiac parts
http://www.frankspontiacparts.com/engineparts/pontiacengineparts.htm

But the one I got is now out of stock

see also

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-68-72-PONTI...#ht_1470wt_1032

I had seen that one. Do you think it appears in good shape? It does to me. I see a couple places on the rim where it looks like it was pried up but over all not bad.

I would highly reccomend using the factory pan. Its baffling and design prevent oil being sucked up through the carb. The after market pans don't do such a good job of this.

I have an aftermarket pan on mine and I have to keep an eye on the oil level during an extended cruise(50+ miles). There was alot of discussion on this on the PY sight.

Bronze Bird.

The "Tomahawk" Stock Reproduction Valley Pan is just like the stock pans. There is a lot of good talk about them. I wish they were in stock but it is going to be next week now.

I went ahead and got this one for now. I hope it is as nice as the pic shows.

If this was the ebay one, it looks like a nice one. I may have to wait for stock on the Tomahawk ones.