Originally posted by nickvinkcsvt:
But is that to say that the stock oil pan on a 2000+ 3.0 is not as good as lets say the 5L8E?


Correct.

The 3M4Z pan or 5L8E pan are the best revision by far.

The only difference between them is the 5L8E pan has the integrated gasket. (and the kit is now $25 more expensive )

2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.