Doug Thorley 324y and Lokar ed-5008

[Shon]

Originally Posted by chevydog66

Here's a pic of the newly engineered Lokar engine oil dipstick tube that I received from John @ Lokar last week. The test fit is great and so I permanently mounted it in this location. I believe they will be going into full production soon. Thanks John!! He should be chiming in and give the full details soon.

How HOT is that when the truck is up to temp and one should check the transmission levels?

[chevydog66]

It's not for trans fluid, it is for engine oil.

[Shon]

Originally Posted by chevydog66

It's not for trans fluid, it is for engine oil.

[mac72]

Originally Posted by chevydog66

For what? A lokar part # is already listed.
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Is the revised dipstick & tube part no. gonna be ed-5008? Or is there a new part no.for this tube & stick.
I just spoke with John Impy at Lokar and he is sending me a newly designed oil dipstick tube that will go just behind the #2 spark plug and in between the exhaust tubes. Very reasonable and knowledgeable guy. I will post pics after I have it installed. Also, thanks to Hart Rod for persuing this as well.

[chevydog66]

Here is a better pic of the new Lokar engine oil dipstick installed on my 6.0. John at Lokar said that he might make the part # ed-5008-dt.

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by chevydog66

Here is a better pic of the new Lokar engine oil dipstick installed on my 6.0. John at Lokar said that he might make the part # ed-5008-dt.

How can I order one. Do I cantact John at Lokar directly? Can I get a contact number or Email address? This is one thing I have been waiting on to finish my truck.

[mac72]

Thats what I was after thanks chevydog

[hotrodimpy]

The dipstick that we are currently working on for the LS series truck motors are not going to be a ED-5008. We are currently working on getting these into production with a new part number. We do not have a part number created at this time. The dipstick is not finished. We will be sure to post on the board as soon as we are into production. At that time you can contact the Tech department. Lokar Performance Products @ (865) 966-2269 John Impy Lokar Performance Products.

[Jamie @ Doug Thorley]

Terrific John!!! Outstanding. I'm already subscribed to this thread and as soon as you have a p/n, I will change it on the instructions.

BTW, I took someone else's word that the ed-5008 would work. As an R&D man, I should have known better than that.

Thank's for getting it straight John.

Jamie

[67C10BUB]

Originally Posted by hotrodimpy

The dipstick that we are currently working on for the LS series truck motors are not going to be a ED-5008. We are currently working on getting these into production with a new part number. We do not have a part number created at this time. The dipstick is not finished. We will be sure to post on the board as soon as we are into production. At that time you can contact the Tech department. Lokar Performance Products @ (865) 966-2269 John Impy Lokar Performance Products.

Thanks, any chance I could get one of those "prototypes"?

[hotrodimpy]

Lokar Flexible Engine Dipsticks. We have issued part numbers for the following applications.
ED-5020 LS Series Car Motor 1997 and up with Doug Thorley TRY Y headers
ED-5021 LS Series Truck Motor 1999 and up with Doug Thorley TRY Y headers
If you have any questions please direct them to our Tech Department.
Toll Free 1-877-469-7440

[chevydog66]

Lokar rocks!!
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[kvn1011]

Originally Posted by hotrodimpy

Lokar Flexible Engine Dipsticks. We have issued part numbers for the following applications.
ED-5020 LS Series Car Motor 1997 and up with Doug Thorley TRY Y headers
ED-5021 LS Series Truck Motor 1999 and up with Doug Thorley TRY Y headers
If you have any questions please direct them to our Tech Department.
Toll Free 1-877-469-7440

good info!!
but with a truck motor and car oil pan (f-body) should i order ed-5020??

[bbadfred]

I just installed my ED-5021 dip stick on my 04 LQ9 with the 324y headers. the mount and outer housing fit fine. Now for the stupid question, the dipstick will not go past the curve where the housing bends and goes into the base that goes into the block? Does the end have to be bent slightly or? I got it late today so i plan to call Lokar tomorrow unless someone on here has a simple fix.

[67C10BUB]

Mine goes in just fine. No binding at all. It even reads very accurate. I have attached a pic of how mine is mounted. Maybe yours is just mounted in the wrong spot. Just a thought...

[bbadfred]

looks just like yours.

[hotrodimpy]

Badfred give us a call. We will help you any way we can. Toll free 1-877-469-7440 Thanks John

[bbadfred]

Originally Posted by hotrodimpy

Badfred give us a call. We will help you any way we can. Toll free 1-877-469-7440 Thanks John

well figured it out after talking to the guys at lokar. just needed some adjusting on the first bend coming out of the block and a lil oil on the dipstick and all is good. Adjusted the mount to get a air gap between tube and headers it works great. Thanks everyone!

[eagleuh1]

This was beginning to sound like a Laural and Hardy thread, who's on first...The old dipstick can be modified to work for those that don't like the bling, or those that like making old things work. Just bent tube a little farther out and modified made bracket. Bracket Will have to be shortened some as I found out 2 weeks ago it makes removing AC evaporator housing difficult as is. Good luck. Jim

[Puropedo]

Hey Jim, thanks for those pics, I like ur custom stock setup better than the lokar...

[eagleuh1]

Thanks. Me too.