eric1h

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I am considering using the moroso oil pan. I know the LS1 pans are a structural piece, any concerns with using this pan? This is going on a 450whp Race car so i want it to be solid!

2000_SS

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i picked up a Canton pan for my LSX...hopefully it won't make any negative differences. i've always heard they were structurally relevant, but never really heard why or just how much.

Kenova

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LS oil pans are not structurally important to the integrity of the block. They are made of cast aluminum for the sole purpose of dampening NVH ( Noise Vibration Harshness ). If GM were still building the old SBC for new vehicles, they too would have a cast oil pan. Plenty of LS race engines have put out insane power and lived long lives with after market sheet metal pans.

Ken

Marky522

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Thats good to hear as i just ordered the Moroso pan...

Mark

Pop N Wood

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That runs counter to everything I have ever read, from GM sources and published books about the LS motor.

cooks 7

So what have you read about them?

Pop N Wood

iTrader: (1)

That the LS oil pans were designed to be a structural part of the block.

I certainly don't claim to be an expert but have read that in several publications.

eric1h

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here is one reference to it being structural, i also read this in the book "how to build a high performance LS1"

http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/En...4322&engCat=ls

eric1h

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Anyone use the Moroso 20140

Do you have to remove the windage tray?

V8Rumble

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That was my understanding as well. Just did some research, & that does appear to be the case - see

this link (gmperformanceparts.com),

this link (Hot Rod mag),

and this link (GMHTP mag).

Looks like it's something that we should pay attention to, I guess.