Oil Pan Dilemna
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Oil Pan Dilemna
I know this has probably been beat to death, but....
I dropped the 4.8 in my '79 Malibu today and the stock truck pan is way too low for comfort. It hangs 3+" below the crossmember. From what I've gathered, I have a few options.
1. Modified F-body pan from S&P or other vendor (about $250).
2. LH8 pan, but it is only 3/4" shorter, so I'll probably pass on this option (abount $180-250).
3. Cadillac CTS-V. Some think this will fit with no problems. No one can say for certain, so I'm scared to dump $200+ into an unknown.
4. Moroso pan. About $300 with pickup + you have to run remote filter setup, so that adds about $50-100 more.
Am I leaving anything out? Has anybody run the CTS-V pan in an application that would let me know if it would work in my application?
Here's a couple shots of the truck pan in my Malibu:
I dropped the 4.8 in my '79 Malibu today and the stock truck pan is way too low for comfort. It hangs 3+" below the crossmember. From what I've gathered, I have a few options.
1. Modified F-body pan from S&P or other vendor (about $250).
2. LH8 pan, but it is only 3/4" shorter, so I'll probably pass on this option (abount $180-250).
3. Cadillac CTS-V. Some think this will fit with no problems. No one can say for certain, so I'm scared to dump $200+ into an unknown.
4. Moroso pan. About $300 with pickup + you have to run remote filter setup, so that adds about $50-100 more.
Am I leaving anything out? Has anybody run the CTS-V pan in an application that would let me know if it would work in my application?
Here's a couple shots of the truck pan in my Malibu:
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The oil pan thread has good information about dimensions, but not really anything helpful to specific applications. I'm really curious about the CTS-V pan.
I don't have the equipment to weld aluminum. Although, I could probably find someone locally to do it for me. I'd prefer to go with a known working application.
I don't have the equipment to weld aluminum. Although, I could probably find someone locally to do it for me. I'd prefer to go with a known working application.
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I think it would fit in the G-bodies. John B said he thought it would also, but doesn't know that for a fact. From what I've read on here, it appears that the CTS-V hangs below the crossmember also. Can you verify this? Any photos?
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The moroso pan is pretty cheap at 200 dollars but we are out of stock on the unit right now.
http://moroso.carshopinc.com/product...id/90960/20140
We also have this one, it does have the fliter housing in the stock like location.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866537
http://moroso.carshopinc.com/product...id/90960/20140
We also have this one, it does have the fliter housing in the stock like location.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=866537
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depending on the thickness of the adapter plates, which motor mount (short/wide vs Tall narrow) and the Frame mounts you use. that will change the height of the engine and how much the CTS-V oil pan hangs below the front Cross Member.
Mind is just a bit more then 1"...
This is using 1/4" plates, tall and narrow engine mounts. short and wide frame mounts.
If you need more photo and if I have them.. let me know..
Mind is just a bit more then 1"...
This is using 1/4" plates, tall and narrow engine mounts. short and wide frame mounts.
If you need more photo and if I have them.. let me know..
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depending on the thickness of the adapter plates, which motor mount (short/wide vs Tall narrow) and the Frame mounts you use. that will change the height of the engine and how much the CTS-V oil pan hangs below the front Cross Member.
This is using 1/4" plates, tall and narrow engine mounts. short and wide frame mounts.
If you need more photo and if I have them.. let me know..
This is using 1/4" plates, tall and narrow engine mounts. short and wide frame mounts.
If you need more photo and if I have them.. let me know..
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Heres a couple pics of my uncut f-body pan in my El Camino.
http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewga...ewimg&id=17178
http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewga...id=3043&page=3
Malibu Racing: it looks like your mounts position the engine a little higher in the frame, so the CTSv pan may be an option. On my car the f-body pan is about 5/16 to 1/2 above the bottom of the crossmember. The tight spot will be on the sides of the CTSv pan where it slopes down towards the sump.
http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewga...ewimg&id=17178
http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewga...id=3043&page=3
Malibu Racing: it looks like your mounts position the engine a little higher in the frame, so the CTSv pan may be an option. On my car the f-body pan is about 5/16 to 1/2 above the bottom of the crossmember. The tight spot will be on the sides of the CTSv pan where it slopes down towards the sump.
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I've been looking at pictures and measurements of the CTS-V pan and the Moroso pan. The slope shape of the CTS-V and Moroso pan are very similar. I know that the Moroso pan fits, as a member of my forums is running one on a 6.0 transplant with the same motor mounts I am using. Also, as you state G-body, I am running the Transdapt motor mount adapters, which seem to mount the engine a little higher. That may prevent it from hanging below the crossmember. I ordered the CTS-V pan from the local dealer. It's much cheaper than the Moroso pan and pickup, plus I won't have to run a remote oil filter. I'll be the guinea pig and let you guys know if it works on a G-body.