rossp

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This is the last thing I need for my 80 swap. i see a couple venders offer a direct fit for this swap, but im looking to see of anyone has modified their stock dipstick before i order one?

wht/73

This is what I used.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...9118/overview/

Install, drop pan, make new full mark 1/4" above pan rail.

Some of the sponsors may have what you need too.

JoeNova

I used a stock dipstick in my Nova. Just had a dent where the trans tunnel and firewall met, and slightly bend the tube. Nothing major.

clinebarger

This is a GMT800 pick-up? If so....Buy a new dipstick & tube from GM for a 2500 truck.

rossp

iTrader: (3)

No I forgot to add it's a trans am, not the truck in my dig.

clinebarger

I'm running a "Madman" dipstick on mine, I had to bend it just a little to clear the cowl, It was about 5/16" off on fluid level after the bend mod.

Overall I'm happy with the purchase! I do think it should be powder coated like OEM instead of bare metal. I painted mine with engine paint.

rossp

iTrader: (3)

I pmd him the other day, and the hurricane wiped his stock out so I couldn't get one of his for a couple weeks. I ended up doing what another member did. Cut the ends off the stock dipstick and used heater hose between the two ends. Took a little while to fogure the fluid level out, but it's all good now. I'll run this until I can get my hands on a madman dipstick.