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Old 01-13-2011, 02:08 PM
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From pictures I have seen the power rack sits very close or touching the oil pan on a small block? Is this the case? Would a manual rack offer more clearance?

Anyone have this issue?
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The 95 i did was fine, the SBC pan is actually better than a LS F body pan actually.
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Are you sure? they look really close. What about this picture here-

http://img146.imageshack.us/i/1000776ut2.jpg/
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I know with our BMR k-members that there are no clearance issues between the steering rack and the pan.
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Originally Posted by dockSS
Are you sure? they look really close. What about this picture here-

http://img146.imageshack.us/i/1000776ut2.jpg/

This is a BBC, not a SBC.
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
I know with our BMR k-members that there are no clearance issues between the steering rack and the pan.
SBC 350ZZ4 oil pan onto 4th Camaro???

I just curious about 350SBC ZZ4 oil pan
http://sdparts.com/category/gm-perfo...5hp-zz4-engine

would fit on BMR K-member on 2000 Camaro???
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My oil pan was close but did not contact with my bmr kmember until I lowered the motor by removing the mount gromets and then I had to do a little denting on the pan.
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SBC 350ZZ4 oil pan onto 4th Camaro???

I just curious about 350SBC ZZ4 oil pan
http://sdparts.com/category/gm-perfo...5hp-zz4-engine

would fit on BMR K-member on 2000 Camaro???
That should be about the same as an LT1 pan except for the sensor provision on the LT1.
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Best bet IMO is swap in a stock lt1 k member with lt1 steering rack. Lt1 is basically a glorified SBC.
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I have a BMR manual rack kit, with the steering shaft and bump steer kit. All the stuff is new. Id do like 275 plus shipping.
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