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Old Dec 26, 2018 | 06:44 PM
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Pulling the 302-1 pan and putting in a 302-3 to get a bit more tie rod clearance in the GTO. I have to say that the machining on this pan is very nice. Much better than the early copy of the 302-2 that I eyed over when I first did my install of the LS-3.

I have the baffle in the 302-1 with the trap doors and to be honest with you, the car never sees a track. Any benefit to putting in the 302-12 baffle in this new pan or should the general baffle that comes with it suffice?
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My opinion on oil control is the same as my opinion on braking - I've never had a car that stopped too well. The problem with oil control is much like the problem with braking - you typically discover you don't have enough the hard and expensive way.
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I have the 302-3 and bought the baffle for it. Would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
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Originally Posted by old66tiger
Pulling the 302-1 pan and putting in a 302-3 to get a bit more tie rod clearance in the GTO. I have to say that the machining on this pan is very nice. Much better than the early copy of the 302-2 that I eyed over when I first did my install of the LS-3.

I have the baffle in the 302-1 with the trap doors and to be honest with you, the car never sees a track. Any benefit to putting in the 302-12 baffle in this new pan or should the general baffle that comes with it suffice?
Im interested in the pan set up
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