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Old 09-07-2014, 11:37 AM   #1
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Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember

Hey fellow members... Need some more insight!

I have an Extreme with an LS swap. I just got the engine in and I am looking to get the steering linkage done. Does anyone have any pics of how they did it with an LS? Im confident that its going to be done with a 3 joint setup.

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FYI! My pan(not F-body LS1) does fit. I did shim the rack out with 2 washers, with no interference with the notch. It is tight, could maybe use 1 more washer. Here are the pics
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Hey fellow members... Need some more insight!

I have an Extreme with an LS swap. I just got the engine in and I am looking to get the steering linkage done. Does anyone have any pics of how they did it with an LS? Im confident that its going to be done with a 3 joint setup.

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FYI! My pan(not F-body LS1) does fit. I did shim the rack out with 2 washers, with no interference with the notch. It is tight, could maybe use 1 more washer. Here are the pics
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One thing to be aware of, when you shim out the rack like you did, you are opening yourself up to some possible bumpsteer concerns. Granted, it might not be enough to where it is noticeable, but something to keep an eye out for.

The location of the rack is critical in keeping the suspension and steering geometry in check with its design.

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Here's a picture with the Holley oil pan.
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Here's a picture with the Holley oil pan.
I wonder why yours site further forward than mine?
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I wonder why yours site further forward than mine?
No shims on my rack.
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Old 09-08-2014, 03:37 PM   #7
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No shims on my rack.
No, Im pretty sure that the two flat washers(~1/8") didnt make THAT big of a difference
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Is the Holley oil pan #302-2 the right pan for a DM equipped frames?
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Is the Holley oil pan #302-2 the right pan for a DM equipped frames?
According to Nate, the only one that should fit is the LS1 F-Body
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According to Nate, the only one that should fit is the LS1 F-Body
Russ is running the Holley pan.. They just have 2 different part numbers.
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According to Nate, the only one that should fit is the LS1 F-Body
I have not yet fit up the Holley pan that Russ is running. It obviously fits... I will get with him to confirm part numbers so we can recommend it as an option.

I am pretty sure that the pan Russ is running is this one: https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ns/parts/302-2

My personal experience is with the 98-2002 F body pan. I mocked the kit up with that specific pan, and I know it fits with personal experience. So that's the one we currently recommend to all our customers.

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I have not yet fit up the Holley pan that Russ is running. It obviously fits... I will get with him to confirm part numbers so we can recommend it as an option.

I am pretty sure that the pan Russ is running is this one: https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ns/parts/302-2

My personal experience is with the 98-2002 F body pan. I mocked the kit up with that specific pan, and I know it fits with personal experience. So that's the one we currently recommend to all our customers.

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I just went back & saw where Russ still had to modify his.. So I'll go the F-body route.
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I have not yet fit up the Holley pan that Russ is running. It obviously fits... I will get with him to confirm part numbers so we can recommend it as an option.

I am pretty sure that the pan Russ is running is this one: https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ns/parts/302-2

My personal experience is with the 98-2002 F body pan. I mocked the kit up with that specific pan, and I know it fits with personal experience. So that's the one we currently recommend to all our customers.

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It could be just a different angle of view too
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It could be just a different angle of view too
I think it's the angle of the pic that makes it look further ahead.
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I think it's the angle of the pic that makes it look further ahead.
It most definitely is now that I look at it harder. Your engine is gorgeous dude!
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It most definitely is now that I look at it harder. Your engine is gorgeous dude!
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Mine is the 302-2.....I had to modify the windage try, the f body windage tray is shorter than the truck windage tray. And I did not have a f body windage tray. Easy fix.
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Maybe if the Holley pan works,... PBFAB could become an "authorized dealer" for them,...
and include them in a kit with the LS style Dropmember mounts.
Would this help resolve the issues of the various LS style oil pans?
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Maybe if the Holley pan works,... PBFAB could become an "authorized dealer" for them,...
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Would this help resolve the issues of the various LS style oil pans?
Funny you should say......

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PB got some love on Gas Monkey Garage Your killin' it Nate, congrats. I recognized your work when it was still in the box
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Is there any clearance differences between the mild and and extreme dm and pan/rack? I'm planning on running the mild when funds allow but just about ready to pull the trigger on the Holley pan.
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Is there any clearance differences between the mild and and extreme dm and pan/rack? I'm planning on running the mild when funds allow but just about ready to pull the trigger on the Holley pan.
There is MUCH more room on the Mild variation. The truck pan's sump is a little too deep to where it hangs below the frame, but at the rack there is no issue.

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