twilightTA

Hi I have the E-Rod LS3 in my 77 Trans Am. I’m also running the 4th gen f body oil pan which is 5.5 quarts capacity. I assume that I should be running 5.5 quarts of oil?

I know the 2013 Camaro LS3 it’s based on runs 8 quarts but the oil pan is also 8 quarts.

Just wanted to double check as I’ve never done an engine swap before. Thanks!

RB04Av

The pan holds [whatever], then the filter, cooler, lines, etc. hold however much more.

An engine w a 5½ qt pan is probably gonna want 6¼ qt or so with no cooler; probably another qt with a typical stock-ish cooler & lines.

twilightTA

Thanks! I’m running an ls swap specific Dewitts Radiator/fan combo but no oil cooler beyond the radiator.

I do see that for the 2000 Z28 GM they do also state 5.5 quarts in the owner’s manual.

grinder11

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Fill the filter full, fill the sump slowly, until the full mark on the dipstick is reached, measure, and then you'll know, IF you have the correct OEM dipstick.....