What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Operatorfailure · 06-03-2013, 02:48 PM

I plan on lowering my truck soon and am swapping a 5.3 in that has a cracked pan, so I figure I might as well get one with more ground clearance. I have seen quite a few people that have commented on the truck pan hanging below the crossmember, just not many saying what pan they went with to fix the issue. I have heard of people using f-body pans, h3 pans and aftermarket pans also, does anyone have first hand experience with any of these?
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**nlped** · 06-03-2013, 02:56 PM

I'm using a CTS-V pan & I'm lowered /c bags. It sits slightly higher than the stock k-member.
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Daaaanz67 · 06-03-2013, 05:38 PM

Ctsv here also
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Wasted Income · 06-04-2013, 09:49 AM

I have a NoLimit crossmember with the Fbody pan. Fits awesome, tons of clearance

66C06 · 06-04-2013, 10:26 AM

camaro/trans am ls1 oil pan, pickup tube and windage tray. It's the lowest profile and will give you the most clearance (even more so than the "GM hot rod swap pan"). you can also do a canton or moroso ls1 F-body pan (street/strip version, standard capacity) if you want to look pretty.

ChevyCruizer · 06-04-2013, 11:16 AM

You definately DO NOT want the GM hot rod pan, that is basically the stock GM truck pan and it hangs way down low.

The F body is over an inch shallower in the sump than the CTVS, but the sump is longer.

Some good threads here, hereand the best one here with all of the pictures and measurements.

BR3W CITY · 06-04-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyCruizer

You definately DO NOT want the GM hot rod pan, that is basically the stock GM truck pan and it hangs way down low.

The F body is over an inch shallower in the sump than the CTVS, but the sump is longer.

Some good threads here, hereand the best one here with all of the pictures and measurements.

The hot rod/lh8 pan isn't the truck pan, and I can tell you this because I'm staring at it under the bottom of my truck. The lh8 pan is still larger like the truck pan but has a different profile, sits shallower, but does fit lowered trucks just fine. The difference is that instead of hanging 1.5-2.5" below the xmember, it hangs about even with or a tad higher than the crossmember, depending on which perches and mounts you run.

JNJchev77 · 06-04-2013, 01:30 PM

^ x2

I'm running extreme PB front and rear, with the Hotrod pan, only about 5/8 below the crossmember, not a bad fit at all. It is definitely not the truck pan.

Wasted Income · 06-04-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

^ x2

I'm running extreme PB front and rear, with the Hotrod pan, only about 5/8 below the crossmember, not a bad fit at all. It is definitely not the truck pan.

Judging by the pic in your sig, I wouldn't want it even a c-unit hair below the crossmember.

But that's just me.

JNJchev77 · 06-04-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Judging by the pic in your sig, I wouldn't want it even a c-unit hair below the crossmember.

But that's just me.

Ehh, comes with the territory I suppose, just gotta pay attention while you drive (not you specifically), no texting or net surfing.. or eating a bowl of cereal (saw that one the other day). I am extra cautious even in my daily, so no big deal to me I guess. I only drive it extremely low on roads that I'm familiar with.

Anyway, if you're running stock suspension or running a mild drop, this pan will be just fine, imho.

Wasted Income · 06-04-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Ehh, comes with the territory I suppose, just gotta pay attention while you drive (not you specifically),

No...you're right. ME specifically. I busted up my stock truck pan not once, but twice with my 69 on bags. Stupid crowned roads.

lol

JNJchev77 · 06-04-2013, 04:49 PM

Lol... I've seen it happen, so you're not alone...

crazy longhorn · 06-04-2013, 08:22 PM

I picked up the GM hotrod pan(basically h3 hummer pc). For my app, lowered , but not slammed, it should fit the bill. Also less than $150, with pan/gasket/tray/hardware & dip tube? The 5.3 is not across the rails yet, but my bet is about even with the crossmember, or 1/2" below. That will work on a 3/5 drop, with 1 1/2" body drop (no taxes on the body drop)

Longhorn

Operatorfailure · 06-04-2013, 08:28 PM

I can pick up an f body pan for $200 with everything, gasket, bolts, pickup tube, dipstick and all so I'm just going to do that. I would like to see a pic if anyone has the hot rod pan since I'm probably going to swap a 5.3 into my dads 66 in the next year or so.
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**Clyde65** · 06-05-2013, 08:20 AM

The GM Hotrod pan is $169 from Summit!

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-19212593

Operatorfailure · 06-05-2013, 10:06 AM

I have trashed one pan from it hanging just below a crossmember in my trans am, I would rather pay a tad more and not worry about my pan hanging low. Thanks for the link though, I'm sure it will come in handy for people.
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crazy longhorn · 06-05-2013, 10:13 AM

Jegs has the pan kit, for $146....Longhorn

06-03-2013, 02:48 PM	#1
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? I plan on lowering my truck soon and am swapping a 5.3 in that has a cracked pan, so I figure I might as well get one with more ground clearance. I have seen quite a few people that have commented on the truck pan hanging below the crossmember, just not many saying what pan they went with to fix the issue. I have heard of people using f-body pans, h3 pans and aftermarket pans also, does anyone have first hand experience with any of these? Posted via Mobile Device

06-03-2013, 02:56 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? I'm using a CTS-V pan & I'm lowered /c bags. It sits slightly higher than the stock k-member. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-03-2013, 05:38 PM	#3
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06-04-2013, 09:49 AM	#4
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? I have a NoLimit crossmember with the Fbody pan. Fits awesome, tons of clearance __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

06-04-2013, 10:26 AM	#5
66C06 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rockwall, Tx Posts: 151	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? camaro/trans am ls1 oil pan, pickup tube and windage tray. It's the lowest profile and will give you the most clearance (even more so than the "GM hot rod swap pan"). you can also do a canton or moroso ls1 F-body pan (street/strip version, standard capacity) if you want to look pretty. __________________ 66 SWB Stepside: Project C-O6 06 ZO6 MSM 6spd 562/520rw N/A 06 Caddy CTS The Daily 07 Hayabusa - absolute chaos

06-04-2013, 11:16 AM	#6
ChevyCruizer 17's too small Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 335	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? You definately DO NOT want the GM hot rod pan, that is basically the stock GM truck pan and it hangs way down low. The F body is over an inch shallower in the sump than the CTVS, but the sump is longer. Some good threads here, hereand the best one here with all of the pictures and measurements. __________________ 68 C10 SWB SS 5 lug power disc brake conversion 2.5 inch drop spindles van tilt column Air Ride Technologies Cool Ride air bag kits Performance Online tubular upper control arms and shock relocator kits ECE super track panhard bar 1 piece side windows Last edited by ChevyCruizer; 06-04-2013 at 11:25 AM.

06-04-2013, 01:30 PM	#8
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? ^ x2 I'm running extreme PB front and rear, with the Hotrod pan, only about 5/8 below the crossmember, not a bad fit at all. It is definitely not the truck pan. __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

06-04-2013, 04:49 PM	#12
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? Lol... I've seen it happen, so you're not alone... __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

06-04-2013, 08:22 PM	#13
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? I picked up the GM hotrod pan(basically h3 hummer pc). For my app, lowered , but not slammed, it should fit the bill. Also less than $150, with pan/gasket/tray/hardware & dip tube? The 5.3 is not across the rails yet, but my bet is about even with the crossmember, or 1/2" below. That will work on a 3/5 drop, with 1 1/2" body drop (no taxes on the body drop) Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-04-2013, 08:28 PM	#14
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? I can pick up an f body pan for $200 with everything, gasket, bolts, pickup tube, dipstick and all so I'm just going to do that. I would like to see a pic if anyone has the hot rod pan since I'm probably going to swap a 5.3 into my dads 66 in the next year or so. Posted via Mobile Device

06-05-2013, 08:20 AM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? The GM Hotrod pan is $169 from Summit! http://www.summitracing.com/parts/nal-19212593 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-05-2013, 10:06 AM	#16
Operatorfailure Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 172	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? I have trashed one pan from it hanging just below a crossmember in my trans am, I would rather pay a tad more and not worry about my pan hanging low. Thanks for the link though, I'm sure it will come in handy for people. Posted via Mobile Device

06-05-2013, 10:13 AM	#17
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: What oil pan for a lowered ls swap? Jegs has the pan kit, for $146....Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....



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