Ryan Merrill Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) Just being a little lazy. I dont want to pull my engine right now as I'm fabbing the turbo system. Is anyone using the bat wing (C5) oil pan? Depth is only 4.5" but I', concerned it will hit where the LCA's attacj to the body. It will be close. Edited November 11, 2015 by Ryan Merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayverippah Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 I used a CTS-V oil pan in both of my LS swaps. With the CXRacing mounts, it lines up with the bottom of the crossmember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I would be concerned about header clearance, especially on driver's side. But it would be great to be able to use it because of clearance. the corvette C6 ls2/ls3 oilpan seems to be a good compromise since it's 3/4" shallower than the Fbody oil pan. The problem is that they're $350 and up Take a look here for dimensions: https://www.improvedracing.com/tech/LS-oil-pan-dimensions.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) I would be concerned about header clearance, especially on driver's side. But it would be great to be able to use it because of clearance. the corvette C6 ls2/ls3 oilpan seems to be a good compromise since it's 3/4" shallower than the Fbody oil pan. The problem is that they're $350 and up Take a look here for dimensions: https://www.improvedracing.com/tech/LS-oil-pan-dimensions.php No headers, no problem. I already have the pan. Edited November 16, 2015 by Ryan Merrill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I used a CTS-V oil pan in both of my LS swaps. With the CXRacing mounts, it lines up with the bottom of the crossmember. So nothing hanging below the cross member? it very important to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Just a thought here. What if you ran the batwing pan pickup and shortened the LS3 pan? I used an fbody pickup and took 1.25 inches from the ls3 pan and still have just over an 8 quart system still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 My LS1 pan sits pretty level with X-member..... exhaust is my lowest point on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Just a thought here. What if you ran the batwing pan pickup and shortened the LS3 pan? I used an fbody pickup and took 1.25 inches from the ls3 pan and still have just over an 8 quart system still Too much work lol. besides I already have the C5 pan My LS1 pan sits pretty level with X-member..... exhaust is my lowest point on the car. That another option for sure. I know a few pans will fit, just trying to use what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 My LS1 is out of a 2002 camaro. With JCI kit, my oil pan is 3/4 to 1" below the front crossmember. Either I installed something very incorrectly or I need an LS2 oilpan from a C6 corvette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 That's normal. Try not to come down from wheelies too hard and you will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A friend of mine had and LS with the JCI kit and we built a brace that turned the standard crossmember into a k-member. This was made from 1 inch 0.095 square tube and had 14 gauge sheet metal welded to it forming a skid plate for the pan. On more than one occasion it took a hit big enough that would have probably cracked or damaged the pan enough to ruin a weekend of racing. If you look closely on the attached picture you can see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4.8240z Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 So it sounds to me like the best case scenario for oils pans is a ls2 or ls3 corvette pan. Is either one of these two better than the other? And do I need to get the pickup tube and windage tray from the same vehicle. I will be purchasing very soon so I can get started on the motor install . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 (edited) i Used the fbody one, sits about flush with the k member Edited December 19, 2015 by Meatwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'm running a batwing with the wings chopped off and welded flush with the pan. Great ground clearance, I want to say it sits slightly higher than the crossmember. Can have pics this evening if still interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Post a few up zee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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