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Old May 11, 2015 | 02:07 PM
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Hi all what oil filter do I put on my 5.3 with ls1 oil pan going into my fbody?? Thx!
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It's got the ls1 oil pan does that matter? I 'thought' the ls1 used a 46 but I cant remember
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Little taller filter is good unless ur car is slammed!
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It's got the ls1 oil pan does that matter? I 'thought' the ls1 used a 46 but I cant remember
I've been running the taller filter since my first oil change with my Z back in 2002. Never had any problems with them hitting the ground.
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External stuff.

The oil filter is determined by the oil pan, not the block.

Be aware later GM replacement pans had a different filter thread requiring a different filter.
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External stuff.

The oil filter is determined by the oil pan, not the block.

Be aware later GM replacement pans had a different filter thread requiring a different filter.
This was the exact answer. It was an OE pan I bought from GM a few weeks ago. Grabbed a 46 and it wouldn't fit. About had a heart attack cuz the motor was back in the car already and didn't wanna swap the threads just cuz it woulda been a PITA. Went and got a PF48 and wahlah!! It fit. Thanks all!
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