suggestions on what oil pan to use - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**blazercrazy70** · 03-14-2015, 04:45 PM

I have my engine now I'm sourcing for parts next thing is what is the best oil pan to replace the truck pan with and do I need to replace the oil pick as well any other info is appreciated

BR3W CITY · 03-14-2015, 05:03 PM

Depends on where exactly your engine sits, and how low your truck is. Usually the LH8 pan is an affordable solution for truck swaps. The fbody pans, and many of the aftermarket solutions also work.

The truck pan itself will work on tall trucks, but it hangs below the crossmember, and some folks have clearance issues with said crossmember being VERY close to the front of the pan.

**blazercrazy70** · 03-14-2015, 05:05 PM

It is dropped 2.5 in the front

BR3W CITY · 03-14-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blazercrazy70

It is dropped 2.5 in the front

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Usually the LH8 pan is an affordable solution for truck swaps. The fbody pans, and many of the aftermarket solutions also work.

The above will all work.

03-14-2015, 04:45 PM	#1
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	suggestions on what oil pan to use I have my engine now I'm sourcing for parts next thing is what is the best oil pan to replace the truck pan with and do I need to replace the oil pick as well any other info is appreciated

03-14-2015, 05:03 PM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: suggestions on what oil pan to use Depends on where exactly your engine sits, and how low your truck is. Usually the LH8 pan is an affordable solution for truck swaps. The fbody pans, and many of the aftermarket solutions also work. The truck pan itself will work on tall trucks, but it hangs below the crossmember, and some folks have clearance issues with said crossmember being VERY close to the front of the pan. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-14-2015, 05:05 PM	#3
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Re: suggestions on what oil pan to use It is dropped 2.5 in the front

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