1961ba427

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Thanks for taking time to reply....and thanks for service to our country.

It looks to me like the cts-v pan is shallower at the front and the sump doesn't drop down until further back, BUT that's just from looking at pics on here.

93Z2871805

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No prob.


How low does the sump hang in comparison? Is there a problem getting F-Body pans or is the CTS-V cheaper?

93Z2871805

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Roger that good buddy.

It's not prison dude, lol

PS, a 240SX swap may be on the list when I get home, turd on the outside with a super-quiet exhaust, 5.3 with a 76mm under the hood..... Think 4 mufflers, an LS6 cam, and turbo plumbing will keep it quiet?

the_merv

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That vats one gets me, cause in my car I took it out..

You aren't in prison, but hajji land. No butthole is safe.

1961ba427

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I "think" it is overall only about 3/4" lower, but it's listed at 1 3/4" difference. They are not measuring the f-body pan at it's lowest point though. They are measuring at the rear of the pan when the lowest point is in the drain plug area towards the middle of the sump. Yes, I can get the CTS-V pan for less than half what the f-body one costs.

HAHAHAHAHAHa.....that's funny!!

93Z2871805

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I still don't get the vats thing, I also need to figure my tach situation out too btw.

the_merv

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Yea, I ran it in the harness, prob bad connection somewhere. When you get back ohm it out and we will go from there.

93Z2871805

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Will do buddy

ahritchie

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What's up Kenny. Looking good...When you getting some dyno or track numbers? Bring it to Z-max when you get back from "over there" and I'll race you in the LT1 you built.

No slicks though...still rockin the 10 bolt

93Z2871805

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That would be pretty cool, I'd like to see my old 383 setup vs my LS!

No numbers yet, but I'll be hunting for 10s NA when it's all said and done.

You need to start looking for a rear setup dude, I think that 383 will definitely be rowdy enough to turn that 10 bolt into pieces even with street tires (it takes just one good bite, lol)

ahritchie

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I know it's got the weaker 4.10's too...at least it's got a girdle First and second are pretty useless even with 315mm street tires....sometimes 3rd too. So far so good, but no track time yet or aggressive launches or I just make a bunch of smoke.

You would embarrass me probably pretty bad with the crazy LS top end pull and the 3spd auto vs. 6spd disadvantage if my 10 bolt didn't explode instantly on launch ....a road course or curvy mountain road would be a whole another story though

93Z2871805

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I just built this car for straight line and a little street cruising, all around driver and street car, and even twisties, I'd rather have your setup (less opti though ). My next setup may end up being a T56 though.

SupermanZ28

What headers and clutch setup would be best in a swap like this? I take it as they both have to be ls based bc the bolt pattern on the block. Will ls fbody longtubes fit in a 95 z28?

the_merv

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Fbody is Fbody..LT or LS same chassis exc the upper Core Support and how the Trans Crossmember bolts up.

I had a Ironblock 408 in my 1995 with a LS T56 & Hydraulics, LS Clutch.

SupermanZ28

So I would need to get ls headers and clutch? Can't use my lt1 stuff... if I change my t56 bellhousing and input shaft can I use my lt1 slave cylinder and clutch fork

the_merv

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No. Need LS everything. LT1 T56 Crossmember will work.
Have you ever seen a LS1? That will answer your Header question.

SupermanZ28

Nope... I've been hiding under my lt1 rock... Asking all the questions I can before I step into the light and go lq...

1961ba427

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Merv is the man on LT to LS swaps, but that is funny right there!! LOL

I see you're in Atl....I'm about 100 miles south. I haven't done a swap yet, but researched it alot awhile back and even gathered up some parts for the swap before deciding to just stay LT1 to suit my current budget. If I can help any let me know.

SupermanZ28

Yea, Merv is most definitely the man...

I'm actually about 30 miles south of Atl.... It's funny bc I have no idea what I want to do now... Got hoed by the guy who built my motor, he decked but didn't square... So after going thru my second round of head gaskets, I've decided to take a break and chill... I've narrowed down to a couple choices, either learn and save all I can so I can go lq swap or take my two lt1 motors and go either 383 or 355 n2o. I'm looking for a nice street build that I can take to the track and drive up and down the east coast...

the_merv

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Lol.. I'm referring to the LS1 Exhaust Ports..they are spaced evenly unlike SBC or LT1. That was answering your Header question..