Ground clearance with ZZ502
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Ground clearance with ZZ502
Hi,
I have 69(originally 427 car) which has 454 crate block and the car and
I'm wondering how the ground clearance to oil pan will go if I put ZZ502 on it.
Is that much different in ground clearance between 454 and 502 ?
I have 69(originally 427 car) which has 454 crate block and the car and
I'm wondering how the ground clearance to oil pan will go if I put ZZ502 on it.
Is that much different in ground clearance between 454 and 502 ?
Last edited by noisy_mouse; Jan 13, 2007 at 01:18 AM.
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That's what I did with my zz454. Not sure what the part # was...but it's a Moroso 7qt pan. Just be sure it seals when installed. Because it's hand built they sometimes have problems in the corners with the oil pan gasket sealing. Ask me why I know!!!
Racer
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The stock zz502 pan will not fit - you have to get another pan, like a Milodon, which will fit and will give appropriate clearance. Any vendor should know the issue and be able to help. For example, scoggin-dickey guys know the clearance issues and can swap out the pan before they ship the motor.
Hope this helps...
Cheers,
Crunch
Hope this helps...
Cheers,
Crunch
Drifting
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The stock zz502 pan will not fit - you have to get another pan, like a Milodon, which will fit and will give appropriate clearance. Any vendor should know the issue and be able to help. For example, scoggin-dickey guys know the clearance issues and can swap out the pan before they ship the motor.
Hope this helps...
Cheers,
Crunch
Hope this helps...
Cheers,
Crunch
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I was looking for a pic I took back when I first installed RamJet in my 70 coupe. I placed a ruler under the car showing 3.5" ground clearance of the stock 502 6qt oil pan. Couldn't find the pic so you will just have to take my word 
I ran with the stock oil pan for a short time before I tore a small hole in it when I rolled over a standard single post shop lift. 
I looked into the smaller GM oil pan as a potential solution but backed away from that when I learned the oil windage tray would not fit. The winged Moroso pan is the best solution. I have the 17" TT II's on the car, which probably explains the 1/2" difference that Rich has.The Stock 6 quart oil pan does fit, however IMHO is an accident waiting to happen.
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I have my 78 down where I like it,and lowest point is exhaust at 3" clear...
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