Doing LS Swap - I have no idea what I'm doing!

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Is removing the front end an option? Otherwise I'd say plan on pulling multiple times for clearances. There are some patterns forming here that you should avoid. The truck pan will work, avoid buying parts ahead of time and you're going to spend more money than you wanted. That's just what it is. Set it in as is then identify what you'd like to adjust. GET IT IN AND GET IT RUNNING. This is a really simple swap for these trucks, don't go making it difficult.

curious, what do u mean by the truck pan will work? as far as clearance?

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by kev2809

curious, what do u mean by the truck pan will work? as far as clearance?

Yup, after you corrected me on the CTS-V pan I looked at the measurements more than just depth, and the stock truck pan is shorter front to back in the sump area, which should allow it to work in most cases, it's just deep so it hangs low.

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by biketopia

Yup, after you corrected me on the CTS-V pan I looked at the measurements more than just depth, and the stock truck pan is shorter front to back in the sump area, which should allow it to work in most cases, it's just deep so it hangs low.

ah, back to front clearance. was hoping it would work with the hanging low clearance lol. being hopeful myself. does it also matter with the different swap mounts you use? or thats only for front and back clearance?

to the op, ive even read around on some people sectioning their stock pan for clearance. now, im not sure how much oil capacity is lost, and what else is involved...but it sounds like definitely a possibility.