what oil pan for ls 3
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what oil pan for ls 3 I am building a 55 Chevrolet 2d post and I have a art Morrison chassie the power plant that I bought is a ls 376 /525 hp connect and cruse . the problem is the oil pan wont fit . it hits the front cross member . what I need to know is what oil pan is the best fit for my ls 3 . I was given a part number for a corvette ls 3 pan but I don't see any for sale . I see the mast pan but it will not bolt to the trans and don't know much about the holley pan . the less I have to change the better . meaning if I can just bolt a pan on then that's great .
What oil pan are you using now? Here's a link to the LSX oil pan thread. Most of the ones listed have dimensions so you can compare to what you've got now.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-oil-pans.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-oil-pans.html
I would suggest a Camaro F-body or the CTS-V pans.. The Vette ones usually has a longer lower sump, which may contact the Crossmember. ??
Many are using different pans and are not using the Transmission Bell Housing to oil pan bolts. But if they do line up.. the better it would be. My Nova w/Holley pan doesn't line up for one bolt.
You should change and use the correct pickup tube, windage tray, dip stick and tube for what every pan you use.
BC
Many are using different pans and are not using the Transmission Bell Housing to oil pan bolts. But if they do line up.. the better it would be. My Nova w/Holley pan doesn't line up for one bolt.
You should change and use the correct pickup tube, windage tray, dip stick and tube for what every pan you use.
BC
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What oil pan are you using now? Here's a link to the LSX oil pan thread. Most of the ones listed have dimensions so you can compare to what you've got now.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-oil-pans.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-oil-pans.html
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I would suggest a Camaro F-body or the CTS-V pans.. The Vette ones usually has a longer lower sump, which may contact the Crossmember. ??
Many are using different pans and are not using the Transmission Bell Housing to oil pan bolts. But if they do line up.. the better it would be. My Nova w/Holley pan doesn't line up for one bolt.
You should change and use the correct pickup tube, windage tray, dip stick and tube for what every pan you use.
BC
Many are using different pans and are not using the Transmission Bell Housing to oil pan bolts. But if they do line up.. the better it would be. My Nova w/Holley pan doesn't line up for one bolt.
You should change and use the correct pickup tube, windage tray, dip stick and tube for what every pan you use.
BC
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I have not worked on any LS3.. but physically the f-body and CTS-V pan will bolt on.. since it is not dry-sump or any DoD or anything. should be nothing else to worry about.
As you noted. the Bottom Bell housing bolt may or may not align.
But would defer to someone with LS3 knowledge..
As you noted. the Bottom Bell housing bolt may or may not align.
But would defer to someone with LS3 knowledge..
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