Exhaust Manifold Clearance

[robertsjm711]

As of now my pan sticks ~2.5" below the front cross member. I plan to change it out to a Camaro pan when funds allow.

In another thread someone mentioned Scrub Line and suggested to look at http://www.streetrod101.com/scrub-line.html .

Original thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...76#post7995276

[OutlawDrifter]

H3 pan isn't much shorter than the truck pan. 3/4" if memory serves me correctly.

[dsraven]

if you are looking at a different pan check out the camaro pan. they are fairly plentiful and about the same depth as the trans pan,but you also need a few other items. below is copy/paste from pirate 4x4 site.


Depths of Different Oil Pans

LS7 – dry sump - 4.5”

Bat-wing Vette – 4.75” (C5 corvette (with LS1)

Corvette – 5” (non bat-wing)

Camaro/Firebird – 5.5”

GTO – front sump – 6”

Cadillac CTS-V – 6.75”

Hummer H3 5.3L – 7.5”

Truck 8.25”

An F-body (Camaro/Firebird) LS1 oil pan makes the bottom of the oil pan level with the bottom of a TH400 transmission pan. When swapping an oil pan you need the pan, the dipstick and tube, the pickup tube, and the gasket.

[robertsjm711]

So I went with some Race Innovation S10 swap headers and I think they will work out good. Even came with the flange w/ O2sensor bungs, all for $175 shipped.

[dsraven]

are you thinking of doing something with that oil pan clearance as well?

[robertsjm711]

Yes, I'll get a new pan, probably a camaro one, when I am sure the engine runs. It was used and am confident it does but until I'm 100% I don't want to spend money twice. But I am keeping my eye on Craigslist and EBay for good deals. I will also make a skid plate for what is left, which will be minimal. This truck will not be off road by any means so driveways and enterances will be my only obstacles, or so I tell myself.