Shorter oil dipstick

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Mar 5, 2024 | 10:18 PM

fusion_ta66

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Shorter oil dipstick

Is their a good option for a shorter oil dipstick? I don't want the dipstick sticking way above the valve cover. I relocated my coils as well so the factory truck dipstick sticks up really high and is a bit of an eyesore. I spent a lot of time and money getting my engine bay really clean and would prefer a dipstick that is less conspicuous.

I'm aware of the Lokar, which seems to have mixed reviews. I'm also running flipped manifolds and not sure if it would fit.

I've also read that some have shortened the truck one. I can see that it would be easy to shorten the dipstick itself but not sure how to modify the tube considering the top part is flared to fit the dipstick.
I don't want to just plug the hole and not run one.

Is there a dipstick from a specific vehicle that would work well? Would also be a plus to not be expensive.

Thanks

Mar 6, 2024 | 03:46 PM

LS1 TJ

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I've used Lokar on a number of LS swaps and they worked just fine. They are flexible.
For more of stock look the LS3 Corvette dip stick works well.
Couple pics.

Mar 13, 2024 | 12:37 PM