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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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For those who have put in a Gen VI big block, ZZ454,502, what oil pan did you use? It looks like they come with a truck pan. Thanks
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The ONE THING that I would be the most concerned about is the depth off the block surface where it bolts to. I have had to repair/replace many oil pans due to they drop down so far past the bottom edge of the cradle....and are prone to hitting stuff.

Just try to keep that in mind.....for what it is worth.

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The ONE THING that I would be the most concerned about is the depth off the block surface where it bolts to. I have had to repair/replace many oil pans due to they drop down so far past the bottom edge of the cradle....and are prone to hitting stuff.

Just try to keep that in mind.....for what it is worth.

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Thanks DUB. Mine is low now and I have to be pretty careful with speed bumps. I think the GM Performance 4qt pan will be the correct one. I just wanted to see if anyone had input.
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