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[Mb1]

In pictures of the LT2, I can't determine if the tank is plastic or metal. In the video it appears that the tank is made out of a metal but I've also seen it look like its a black plastic material. I can't imagine the reservoir being anything other than metal due to heat but wondered if anyone knew for sure. Is it metal covered in plastic? I was chatting with fellow member Fasttoys yesterday and we both were confused. Any details?

https://youtu.be/UmI4wCniT1k
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...c8-lt2-engine/

[P-Tree]

I believe I read somewhere or saw in a Chevy video that it was high temp plastic.

[Phil1098]

I can't imagine the reservoir being anything other than metal due to heat

Well you should, it's plastic. Ford has a plastic oil pan on the Mustang. Oil only gets to a little over 200 degrees, it's no big deal.

[00247]

This article says plastic.

https://www.corvetteonline.com/news/...8s-powerhouse/

[meyerweb]

There are plastics that can withstand a 500 degree oven.

[P-Tree]

There are plastics that can withstand a 500 degree oven.

If oil reaches 500 deg, we got a problem...

[Mb1]

OK, thanks for the replies.

[Racer86]

If oil reaches 500 deg, we got a problem...

Yep, a blown up engine way before the oil gets anywhere near 500. More like 280-300 usually indicates a failing main or rod bearing.

[meyerweb]

Wasn't suggesting the oil could get that hot, just that using a plastic oil tank isn't an issue.