Dropping oil pan without dropping cradle?
Burning Brakes
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Thanks, guys. That's what I was afraid of.
So next question:
Is the LS2 or LS3 a direct bolt in to replace the C5 pan when I get it off? I'd like to ditch the wings for easier access in the future. If so, which oil pan is the best choice and will I need to change anything like the oil pickup?
Thanks
So next question:
Is the LS2 or LS3 a direct bolt in to replace the C5 pan when I get it off? I'd like to ditch the wings for easier access in the future. If so, which oil pan is the best choice and will I need to change anything like the oil pickup?
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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Thanks, guys. That's what I was afraid of.
So next question:
Is the LS2 or LS3 a direct bolt in to replace the C5 pan when I get it off? I'd like to ditch the wings for easier access in the future. If so, which oil pan is the best choice and will I need to change anything like the oil pickup?
Thanks
So next question:
Is the LS2 or LS3 a direct bolt in to replace the C5 pan when I get it off? I'd like to ditch the wings for easier access in the future. If so, which oil pan is the best choice and will I need to change anything like the oil pickup?
Thanks
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LS2 and LS3 pans are the same replacement part. Either fits and works fine. You're going to gain no cradle clearance by swapping, but you'll gain some working room at the sides of the pan.
Melting Slicks
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Thanks, guys. That's what I was afraid of.
So next question:
Is the LS2 or LS3 a direct bolt in to replace the C5 pan when I get it off? I'd like to ditch the wings for easier access in the future. If so, which oil pan is the best choice and will I need to change anything like the oil pickup?
Thanks
So next question:
Is the LS2 or LS3 a direct bolt in to replace the C5 pan when I get it off? I'd like to ditch the wings for easier access in the future. If so, which oil pan is the best choice and will I need to change anything like the oil pickup?
Thanks
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Le Mans Master
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So, if you took a nasty hit and cracked the lower, YES you can swap the bottom plate of the pan IN the car. Local member just did one!!!
Burning Brakes
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Clearance on the outside/around the pan is what I was looking for.
So the LS2 and LS3 is the same PN pan, or you are saying that either PN will bolt up fine?
