LS1 pwrd NOVA

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Which is a better pan for a 66 chevelle? I have the truck pan & the car is low. I bet I'm screwed also.

Rucumn

Does the S&P modified F body pan give better clearance than the Mast Pan on a 67 chevelle? Which is the better route to go?

newschool72

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the musclecar conversion pan is the hummer pan , i think. it measures 7.25" at the sump. LS1pwrdNOVA. measure the sump on your truck pan to see the difference, but if u are lowered, im sure u need to be looking at the mast, holley, CTS-V, or F-body pan. I am not familiar with the chevelle chassis , but the F-body pan worked with my mounts(BMR) with no modifications on my 72 camaro. good luck, David

01cherryreds10

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Is the Holley pan just a shorter Musclecar pan?

newschool72

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As far as i know , its there own design.

Build-it-Break-it

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Holley bought the rights and engineering from another company that was making the pan. Its "shorter" in its depth then the "muscle car pan". I bought the Holley pan and took the measurements off the pan and its pretty much the same dimensions as a truck pan with the exception of it not hanging as low. I then returned the over priced Holley oil pan. I took the measurement off the depth of the Holley pan and cut my truck pan to the same dimensions. I then filled the pan with quarts of water and it holds the same amount as the holley,5 quarts plus the oil filter 1/2 quart. side by side the truck pan and holley pan are almost spot on each other with the exception of the pan depths. Hope this helps. Holley and truck clears lock to lock on the steering as well on 67-69 Camaro.

01cherryreds10

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Thanks for the info. The Musclecar pan hangs low still not as long as the truck but still low enough to snag something. However If you have LT headers chances are they will be just as close to the ground as the pan

newschool72

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with the f-body pan w long tubes , i cant tell what hangs lower. the old 72 looks flat under the bottom. i will post a pick up tomorrow. Maybe someone can make me understand why people are wanting to pay for aftermarket stuff when the f-body pan works so good!?

Doug G

The F-body pan is no longer made/available...I looked....a lot. Used is $$$ too

newschool72

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Yes sir , it is avalible. i paid 240 bucks , brand new. with baffle , windage tray, gasket and pick-up tube. just look up F-body pan on a google seach. it should come up close to the top. i started a tread on it , i think on this forum. if u cant find it, let me know and i will find my invoice and pm you.

newschool72

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As much as i hate to say it, if u want to play u have to pay, Doug. pans with really good clearance dont come cheap. i made the mistake of "saving money" with the gm conversion pan and now im loosing my a$$ on changing up. Like i said before, if u dont mind limited clearance, buy a used pan like i have up for sale, if u cant comprimise ( screwed that spelling) plan on spending the money for a great "street pan"! just settting it straight, not trying to be an a$$.

David

5.3Lnova

The pan available from Autokraft is made by another company, I don't recall who right now but, it fits perfectly, holds 5.5 quarts, doesn't hang low at all in our 69 Nova. It fits well with exhaust and starter, oil filter fits in the stock location. Yes it is expensive, but when one considers the possibility of cracking the factory cast aluminum pan on a speed bump, curb or rock it becomes worth it.

LS1 pwrd NOVA

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I couldn't find that $240 oil pan setup link

99VetteFRC

So I shouldn't have a problem with the truck pan fitting in my Chevelle other than it sits low to the ground???

LS1 pwrd NOVA

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I've read it fits chevelles but hangs low. I don't have hands on experience, just what I've read

newschool72

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gmperformance.com. i think? im in the house for the night. its cold outside and im in my nity nite pants watching MMA with the misses. If thats not the right site i will posy it up tomorrow.LOL

67Skylark

I'm playing with a 67 A-body, truck pan requires engine to sit high to clear the tierods, too high for a 4L85E without major rework of the floorboards and a steep angel of tailshaft. So road clearance would be secondary problem. I'm using the f-body pan modifed by S&P, Mena AR $$. Tierods within 1/4 inch using the Pertonix SK100 adapter plates 1" setback position with short/wide 3.114R motor mounts, cantaliver pearches. Tranny is still rubbing in several spots but I can get the crossmember, Don't spend any cash on a truck pan, I started looking for the mast pan but after waiting a few weeks on back order I gave up, Happy with the modified f-body, plan to make my own pearches so I can get engine closer to firewall and new poly body mounts for tranny clearance

tsnow678

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The 72 is front steer and the 67-69 Camaros are rear steer. To make an F-body pan work in a 1st gen Camaro you will need to modify the front side of the sump or either modify the firewall and set the engine back further.

lizeec

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Well I couldnt find that $240.00 fbody pan either, but how about one for $225.92 shipped to your door? Heres the link below. The pan and all of the associated parts minus the pickup tube are $189.45 then to the right of the ad you can buy the pickup tube for $32.09 and the filter also for $4.44 for a total of $225.92 shipped free. About the only thing you dont get with that deal is the oil. You cant beat that price I have seen nasty grungy ones sell for more than that. You can thank me later.

https://www.superchevyperformance.co...tCode=12628771

newschool72

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thats the link i was talking about, but for that price it doent come with the widage tray. add 18 bucks to that price for the tray.