What are you using for an oil pan?
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What are you using for an oil pan?
I'm stripping down the 72 original base 350 and the 5 qt pan has a couple of good dents in it. What pans are you guys using? I think there is a clearence issue on with the vette?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
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Originally Posted by gtr1999
I'm stripping down the 72 original base 350 and the 5 qt pan has a couple of good dents in it. What pans are you guys using? I think there is a clearence issue on with the vette?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
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I have a related question. Can you change the oil pan without pulling the engine out? It seems like if all the bolts are out you should be able to wiggle this out of the backside near the transmission. Do you have enough clearance from the crankshaft then at the front.
I have a 73 454 with a large dent near the oil plug, and it has been welded around that area possible to plug up a hole. I just want to replace it with a stock 454 oil pan.
Thanks for letting me add to this question.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
I have a 73 454 with a large dent near the oil plug, and it has been welded around that area possible to plug up a hole. I just want to replace it with a stock 454 oil pan.
Thanks for letting me add to this question.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
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Originally Posted by kdf1986
I have a related question. Can you change the oil pan without pulling the engine out? It seems like if all the bolts are out you should be able to wiggle this out of the backside near the transmission. Do you have enough clearance from the crankshaft then at the front.
I have a 73 454 with a large dent near the oil plug, and it has been welded around that area possible to plug up a hole. I just want to replace it with a stock 454 oil pan.
Thanks for letting me add to this question.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
I have a 73 454 with a large dent near the oil plug, and it has been welded around that area possible to plug up a hole. I just want to replace it with a stock 454 oil pan.
Thanks for letting me add to this question.
kdf 1973 454
kdf 1986 L98
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Does the oil sit at the same level as stock with that 7 quart pan? All the high performance books I've ever read have stated to run as little oil as possible.
Ever oil study I've ever seen for big diesels says to run as many gallons as you can fit... reduced wear on the oil!
Ever oil study I've ever seen for big diesels says to run as many gallons as you can fit... reduced wear on the oil!
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I'll be replacing my oil pan this winter also. I have a pretty good size dent in it on the drivers side by the drain plug. I think one of the previous owners tried to jack up the car with a floorjack and missed the cross member. Although it doesn't leak, I don't like the dent being there as I'm sure it throws the oil level off on the dipstick. I checked out Summit for a good steel factory replacement and can pick one up for about $30.00 plus shipping. Nothing fancy, but if you have a base motor this is all you should need.
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Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Does the oil sit at the same level as stock with that 7 quart pan? All the high performance books I've ever read have stated to run as little oil as possible.
Ever oil study I've ever seen for big diesels says to run as many gallons as you can fit... reduced wear on the oil!
Ever oil study I've ever seen for big diesels says to run as many gallons as you can fit... reduced wear on the oil!
Oil stays at the same level if you're using the "stock" dipstick, although it now takes 6 quarts or so to fill because of the kickouts. But full is full if you gauge by the stick.
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I use a Canton 240 series road race oil pan. The problem with most aftermarket oil pans is the Corvette pan is only 7" deep stock and most aftermarket pans are 7.5 to 8" deep like a "Camaro/Passenger car" oil pan (including the Summit Chinese oil pan.) Here is a link:
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...road_race.html
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...road_race.html
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Originally Posted by gtr1999
I'm stripping down the 72 original base 350 and the 5 qt pan has a couple of good dents in it. What pans are you guys using? I think there is a clearence issue on with the vette?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks,
Gary
no clearance issues, just check to see if your running headers that some of the deeper/flaired out pans may be close......
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Thanks for the response gentlemen,
Here is the pan I have.
I may reuse it. The dent has been in there since I bought the car in 1978 and hasn't leaked yet. The edge of the pan is rolled up and ripped a little- not sure how that happened.
Gary
Here is the pan I have.
I may reuse it. The dent has been in there since I bought the car in 1978 and hasn't leaked yet. The edge of the pan is rolled up and ripped a little- not sure how that happened.
Gary
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Originally Posted by The Dude
7-quart Mroso like the one pictured above here.
Oil stays at the same level if you're using the "stock" dipstick, although it now takes 6 quarts or so to fill because of the kickouts. But full is full if you gauge by the stick.
Oil stays at the same level if you're using the "stock" dipstick, although it now takes 6 quarts or so to fill because of the kickouts. But full is full if you gauge by the stick.
I may have to go with one...
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I just learned something....didn't know there was clearance issues. But aren't those 7quart moroso pans with flared out sides 8 1/4" deep? Fitting is ok, i take it..along with ground clearance.
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Originally Posted by Solid LT1
I use a Canton 240 series road race oil pan. The problem with most aftermarket oil pans is the Corvette pan is only 7" deep stock and most aftermarket pans are 7.5 to 8" deep like a "Camaro/Passenger car" oil pan (including the Summit Chinese oil pan.) Here is a link:
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...road_race.html
http://www.cantonracingproducts.com/...road_race.html
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Originally Posted by ZD75blue
Cool
I may have to go with one...
I may have to go with one...
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[QUOTE=The Money Pit]This is a 7qt Moroso pan. No problem with clearance,but don't let the Jiffy Lube guys change the oil.
Is that the #20180 pan by chance? That's what Moroso recommended as a stock replacement. I have to say their customer service email was very quick and informative!
Gary
Is that the #20180 pan by chance? That's what Moroso recommended as a stock replacement. I have to say their customer service email was very quick and informative!
Gary