Porterbuilt Dropmember

[nibs]

Hey fellow members... Need some more insight!

I have an Extreme with an LS swap. I just got the engine in and I am looking to get the steering linkage done. Does anyone have any pics of how they did it with an LS? Im confident that its going to be done with a 3 joint setup.

Thanks!



FYI! My pan(not F-body LS1) does fit. I did shim the rack out with 2 washers, with no interference with the notch. It is tight, could maybe use 1 more washer. Here are the pics

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by nibs

Hey fellow members... Need some more insight!

I have an Extreme with an LS swap. I just got the engine in and I am looking to get the steering linkage done. Does anyone have any pics of how they did it with an LS? Im confident that its going to be done with a 3 joint setup.

Thanks!



FYI! My pan(not F-body LS1) does fit. I did shim the rack out with 2 washers, with no interference with the notch. It is tight, could maybe use 1 more washer. Here are the pics

Jeryd-

One thing to be aware of, when you shim out the rack like you did, you are opening yourself up to some possible bumpsteer concerns. Granted, it might not be enough to where it is noticeable, but something to keep an eye out for.

The location of the rack is critical in keeping the suspension and steering geometry in check with its design.

Nate

[RRC]

This is mine

[RRC]

Here's a picture with the Holley oil pan.

[nibs]

Originally Posted by RRC

Here's a picture with the Holley oil pan.

I wonder why yours site further forward than mine?

[RRC]

Originally Posted by nibs

I wonder why yours site further forward than mine?

No shims on my rack.

[nibs]

Originally Posted by RRC

No shims on my rack.

No, Im pretty sure that the two flat washers(~1/8") didnt make THAT big of a difference

[Sac]

Is the Holley oil pan #302-2 the right pan for a DM equipped frames?

[nibs]

Originally Posted by Sac

Is the Holley oil pan #302-2 the right pan for a DM equipped frames?

According to Nate, the only one that should fit is the LS1 F-Body

[Sac]

Originally Posted by nibs

According to Nate, the only one that should fit is the LS1 F-Body

Russ is running the Holley pan.. They just have 2 different part numbers.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by nibs

According to Nate, the only one that should fit is the LS1 F-Body

I have not yet fit up the Holley pan that Russ is running. It obviously fits... I will get with him to confirm part numbers so we can recommend it as an option.

I am pretty sure that the pan Russ is running is this one: https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ns/parts/302-2

My personal experience is with the 98-2002 F body pan. I mocked the kit up with that specific pan, and I know it fits with personal experience. So that's the one we currently recommend to all our customers.

Nate

[Sac]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

I have not yet fit up the Holley pan that Russ is running. It obviously fits... I will get with him to confirm part numbers so we can recommend it as an option.

I am pretty sure that the pan Russ is running is this one: https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ns/parts/302-2

My personal experience is with the 98-2002 F body pan. I mocked the kit up with that specific pan, and I know it fits with personal experience. So that's the one we currently recommend to all our customers.

Nate

I just went back & saw where Russ still had to modify his.. So I'll go the F-body route.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

I have not yet fit up the Holley pan that Russ is running. It obviously fits... I will get with him to confirm part numbers so we can recommend it as an option.

I am pretty sure that the pan Russ is running is this one: https://www.holley.com/products/ls_p...ns/parts/302-2

My personal experience is with the 98-2002 F body pan. I mocked the kit up with that specific pan, and I know it fits with personal experience. So that's the one we currently recommend to all our customers.

Nate

Any thoughts to making an adjustable motor mount (FWD-AFT, +/- 1") to allow for fine tuning the motr transmission setup?

[nibs]

It could be just a different angle of view too

[RRC]

Originally Posted by nibs

It could be just a different angle of view too

I think it's the angle of the pic that makes it look further ahead.

[nibs]

Originally Posted by RRC

I think it's the angle of the pic that makes it look further ahead.

It most definitely is now that I look at it harder. Your engine is gorgeous dude!

[RRC]

Originally Posted by nibs

It most definitely is now that I look at it harder. Your engine is gorgeous dude!

Thanks Nibs!!!

[RRC]

Mine is the 302-2.....I had to modify the windage try, the f body windage tray is shorter than the truck windage tray. And I did not have a f body windage tray. Easy fix.

[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

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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

[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!!

[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.

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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