Porterbuilt Dropmember

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by nibs

I like this idea!

The challenge with this concept is there is limited room to begin with at the rack/pan and the engine to firewall clearance.

We have made some adjustable mounts in the past, and have no problem doing so as a per request item at an additional charge, but have no plans to offer them standard as part of the kit.

Nate

[lolife99]

Maybe if the Holley pan works,... PBFAB could become an "authorized dealer" for them,...
and include them in a kit with the LS style Dropmember mounts.
Would this help resolve the issues of the various LS style oil pans?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Maybe if the Holley pan works,... PBFAB could become an "authorized dealer" for them,...
and include them in a kit with the LS style Dropmember mounts.
Would this help resolve the issues of the various LS style oil pans?

Funny you should say......

In the works.

Nate

[nds1968]

PB got some love on Gas Monkey Garage Your killin' it Nate, congrats. I recognized your work when it was still in the box

[slowcpe]

Is there any clearance differences between the mild and and extreme dm and pan/rack? I'm planning on running the mild when funds allow but just about ready to pull the trigger on the Holley pan.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Is there any clearance differences between the mild and and extreme dm and pan/rack? I'm planning on running the mild when funds allow but just about ready to pull the trigger on the Holley pan.

There is MUCH more room on the Mild variation. The truck pan's sump is a little too deep to where it hangs below the frame, but at the rack there is no issue.

Nate

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by nds1968

PB got some love on Gas Monkey Garage Your killin' it Nate, congrats. I recognized your work when it was still in the box

Thanks!

Have to admit.... it was pretty cool seeing our stuff being installed on television!!!

DVRd the episode and will have it playing on a loop at the house for weeks to come!

Nate

[slowcpe]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

There is MUCH more room on the Mild variation. The truck pan's sump is a little too deep to where it hangs below the frame, but at the rack there is no issue.

Nate

Thanks Nate! Just for clarification, if I order the Holley 302-2 pan I'll be good with a Mild DM?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Thanks Nate! Just for clarification, if I order the Holley 302-2 pan I'll be good with a Mild DM?

Yes. It will fit with the Mild DM.

Nate

[slowcpe]

Thank you!

[JNJchev77]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

Thanks!

Have to admit.... it was pretty cool seeing our stuff being installed on television!!!

DVRd the episode and will have it playing on a loop at the house for weeks to come!

Nate

Definitely was cool to see!! Was hoping they were going full PB Coilover. Anyway, congrats!!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Definitely was cool to see!! Was hoping they were going full PB Coilover. Anyway, congrats!!

There's always another truck to build. Maybe one of these days they will do our full suspension on one of their trucks!

Nate

[nlped]

Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Definitely was cool to see!! Was hoping they were going full PB Coilover. Anyway, congrats!!

Yeah, when I saw that box pop open, I told my wife, "OOOOOHHHHHHHH, that's a PorterBuilt piece!!!". She wasn't nearly as impressed...

[rip2174]

Ive looked at the F body oil pan and the Holley oil pan. It seems that the Holley is 2 inches shorter in height. Is this helpful with the extreme drop member? Just curious, because the holley runs 350 and need to buy extra stuff versus the f body at 150 with everything.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by rip2174

Ive looked at the F body oil pan and the Holley oil pan. It seems that the Holley is 2 inches shorter in height. Is this helpful with the extreme drop member? Just curious, because the holley runs 350 and need to buy extra stuff versus the f body at 150 with everything.

Do me a favor and post up some links to the pans so I can look at them and make sure to give any info on "additional" items.

The F-body pan does require a new pick up tube, but the windage tray can be modified to work.

Nate

[rip2174]

Here is the link to the summit page where I got my info
http://www.summitracing.com/search?S...word=oil%20pan

below are the two pans. Both on the link above

Chevrolet Performance 19212593 - Chevrolet Performance Musclecar Oil Pan Kits
Holley 302-1 - Holley GM LS Retrofit Engine Oil Pans

[nlped]

I may be wrong, but the F-body pan depth is only 5" per this diagram...

http://southernperformancesystems.co...imensions.html

This link has the dimensions of just about all the pans for this particular application...

[intherut]

This is what I got on my Gen V from Jegs:

Chevrolet Performance#809-12495360
Oil Pan 1991-96 Big Block Chevy Gen V/Gen VI
4-Quart Sump Depth: 8.03"
Fits early model Chevelle/Camaro

I am in the process of finishing the motor. Once that is done then I will go on to doing the Porterbuilt DM. My goal is to lay frame and I am hoping this pan will work. Take care.

1967 Stepside

[PBFAB.COM]

Here's what I am going to do.... Over the next several days I will put together a write up that shows which pans we recommend and what components will be needed for the conversion. This is something I have been working on for the site (just been waiting for our wholesale account to be approved so that we can sell the parts straight off our site).

I will make sure to get some good info together!

Nate

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

Do me a favor and post up some links to the pans so I can look at them and make sure to give any info on "additional" items.

The F-body pan does require a new pick up tube, but the windage tray can be modified to work.

Nate

More than you ever wanted to know about oil pans...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272174

[RRC]

Holley's specs for the 302-2 pan

[nlped]

Question about my Mild DM motor mounts...

I have the SBC mounts (new in packaging) but I'm contemplating putting the 468 out of Chubby into Walt. What mods are involved in going to BBC...or anyone interested in trading .

Thanks,

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by nlped

Question about my Mild DM motor mounts...

I have the SBC mounts (new in packaging) but I'm contemplating putting the 468 out of Chubby into Walt. What mods are involved in going to BBC...or anyone interested in trading .

Thanks,

The SBC and BBC for the Mild are the same mount. Just a matter of bolting in the new motor!

Nate

[nlped]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

The SBC and BBC for the Mild are the same mount. Just a matter of bolting in the new motor!

Nate

Thanks Nate...you're the man.

I thought they would be the same too, but I saw on your website that the pulldown had SBC, BBC, or LS, so I wanted to clarify.

Thanks again!

[resto newbie]

Just another extreme drop member pic. Finally got it rust protected and installed. Great product Nate and your welders are flawless!