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**blazercrazy70** · 07-07-2014, 10:16 PM

Wondering if the truck pan on a 5.3 will sit to low, my truck is lowered 2.5 in front. If it is to low what pan is suggested

BR3W CITY · 07-08-2014, 12:41 AM

The exact height will depend somewhat on what mounts you use, but usually the truck pans hang lower than most folks like on swaps. The "hot rod"/LH8 pan is a popular option, as is the camaro pan, or the aftermarket units if you have the $$ or have a unique clearance issue.

littlevictories · 07-08-2014, 01:19 AM

i used the stock truck pan with sb pedestals and ebay plates
pan hangs about 2.5" below the cross member

**Hart_Rod** · 07-08-2014, 09:55 AM

I really like the Cadillac CTsV pans.

chevyguy_72 · 07-08-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I really like the Cadillac CTsV pans.

I second that

Amr84ss · 07-08-2014, 11:57 AM

I used the LH8 pan. It is the same one that is in the hot rod pan kit you can buy. Fits good, hangs about level with the crossmember.

Custom 68 · 07-08-2014, 02:38 PM

I swapped and used a camaro pan. It works and fit great. I think the truck pan is always questionable on the height. It made me nervous using it.

ivorton74 · 07-08-2014, 04:26 PM

My truck is lowered about 4-4.5 inches in front with the stock truck pan. Im running it for now until I get a new pan. I just have to be careful when Im driving.

crazy longhorn · 07-08-2014, 06:25 PM

I used the LH8/ "hotrod pan"....you do lose about a quart + a 1/4 capacity , vs the truck pan. However, on a cruiser/driver, I don't see an issue. The pan kit is complete (Summit or Jegs), & includes all hardware, for about $150! No kidding, pan gasket, bolts, pump pickup, & windage tray & nuts! Its like a sore.... well,you get it, you just cant beat it

For racing , or higher rpm apps, I do have to agree that the caddy pan looks like a better deal

Longhorn

Andy4639 · 07-14-2014, 08:51 PM

Im running the stock pan as well but the truck is only 3" drop up front. The road would have to be deep out in the very center of it to get the pan are either your off the side of the road.
This it it sitting at running height.

Wasted Income · 07-15-2014, 09:13 AM

I ran a stock truck pan on my bagged c-10.

Pan hangs too low.

Crown in the road got me....twice...

Andy4639 · 07-15-2014, 09:35 PM

Bagged truck I wouldn't run the truck pan on. Static drop off 3" it's fine I think. I haven't hit anything yet and that is 3300 miles on the 2014 Power Tour also.

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Wasted Income I ran a stock truck pan on my bagged c-10.

Pan hangs too low.

Crown in the road got me....twice...

Dang that must of been some kind of Crown in the road.Are you had the truck layed out one.

Wasted Income · 07-16-2014, 08:37 AM

Yea, I was cruising pretty low

Andy4639 · 07-16-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Yea, I was cruising pretty low

That what I figured. I can't think of any roads around here that you would even think about cruisin' layed out! The roads are not very good for that in our area!
I have had to rebuild the whole front end on mine since the Power Tour.

**Clyde65** · 07-16-2014, 04:41 PM

I have a stock truck pan with ECE perches. I am lowered 4" with spindles and springs, I have not touched anything yet. If you have it out, go ahead and change the pan while you have it out.

shearjs · 07-16-2014, 04:55 PM

Stock truck pan for me with ECE 4/6 drop, and no problems yet.

Andy4639 · 07-16-2014, 07:13 PM

Glad to see I'm not the only one running the factory pan.

68Stepbed · 07-18-2014, 07:56 AM

I didn't like the fact that the truck pan still hung lower than the crossmember. I went with an Fbody pan. Plenty of clearance everywhere.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-18-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

I didn't like the fact that the truck pan still hung lower than the crossmember. I went with an Fbody pan. Plenty of clearance everywhere.

Lots of clearance with the F-Body pan, but it WILL NOT work with the ECE LS conversion engine stand/mounts. The motor sits to far forward and the front of the pan will hit the cross member.

Wasted Income · 07-18-2014, 09:05 AM

Sounds like ECE needs to redesign their junk.

68Stepbed · 07-22-2014, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Lots of clearance with the F-Body pan, but it WILL NOT work with the ECE LS conversion engine stand/mounts. The motor sits to far forward and the front of the pan will hit the cross member.

Bummer!

I used POL tubular stands with TransDapt adapter plates, and it's also in the 6-cyl location so it sits farther back. It's been a while since I measured, but I think there was still enough clearance if mounted in the V8 position. If one were to use the Dirty Dingo adjustable adapters with the POL or stock towers, the F-body pans will work. I'm not familiar with the layout of the ECE stands and mounts.

Low Elco · 07-28-2014, 10:21 AM

Lopped the bottom off the truck and welded a plate on and shortened the pickup. Or more accurately, Vic1947 did a fantastic job of it.

vman1213 · 12-10-2014, 09:08 PM

Has any1 used the cadillac pan with ebay mounts? I'm lowered 5.5 in the front? Worried about pan hitting Crossmember didn't wanna buy ece mounts since I had these already

**dec010974** · 12-11-2014, 08:46 AM

Hello to all. if you don't mind, I'll add my two cents. I have an air suspension, that previously used the truck oil pan. I attempted to modify the truck pan but was unsuccessful. In both cases of my oil pan modifications, I either lost oil pressure, or it leaked oil. I ended up buying the Holley 302-1. its a great oil pan. I wished I would have started with that oil pan in the first place. I had to add spacers to the engine mounts to raise the engine 1/4 inch, because the bottom of the oil pan touched the steering center link. one thing I will add is the dip stick tube (Holley suggest) is the same length as the truck dip stick tube. Also, the dip stick (Holley suggest) is approximately 1 inch shorter that the truck dip stick. good luck. Clark

Willie Makeit · 12-11-2014, 08:51 PM

CTS-V pan fan here too. Stock towers with Dirty Dingo sliders on a bagged truck. Pan is within a 1/4" of being flush with the cross member.

07-07-2014, 10:16 PM	#1
blazercrazy70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 516	Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Wondering if the truck pan on a 5.3 will sit to low, my truck is lowered 2.5 in front. If it is to low what pan is suggested

07-08-2014, 12:41 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck The exact height will depend somewhat on what mounts you use, but usually the truck pans hang lower than most folks like on swaps. The "hot rod"/LH8 pan is a popular option, as is the camaro pan, or the aftermarket units if you have the $$ or have a unique clearance issue. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-08-2014, 01:19 AM	#3
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck i used the stock truck pan with sb pedestals and ebay plates pan hangs about 2.5" below the cross member

07-08-2014, 09:55 AM	#4
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I really like the Cadillac CTsV pans. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-08-2014, 11:57 AM	#6
Amr84ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pearland Tx Posts: 56	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I used the LH8 pan. It is the same one that is in the hot rod pan kit you can buy. Fits good, hangs about level with the crossmember.

07-08-2014, 02:38 PM	#7
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I swapped and used a camaro pan. It works and fit great. I think the truck pan is always questionable on the height. It made me nervous using it. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

07-08-2014, 04:26 PM	#8
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck My truck is lowered about 4-4.5 inches in front with the stock truck pan. Im running it for now until I get a new pan. I just have to be careful when Im driving. __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

07-08-2014, 06:25 PM	#9
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I used the LH8/ "hotrod pan"....you do lose about a quart + a 1/4 capacity , vs the truck pan. However, on a cruiser/driver, I don't see an issue. The pan kit is complete (Summit or Jegs), & includes all hardware, for about $150! No kidding, pan gasket, bolts, pump pickup, & windage tray & nuts! Its like a sore.... well,you get it, you just cant beat it For racing , or higher rpm apps, I do have to agree that the caddy pan looks like a better deal Longhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-14-2014, 08:51 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Im running the stock pan as well but the truck is only 3" drop up front. The road would have to be deep out in the very center of it to get the pan are either your off the side of the road. This it it sitting at running height. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-15-2014, 09:13 AM	#11
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I ran a stock truck pan on my bagged c-10. Pan hangs too low. Crown in the road got me....twice... __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

07-16-2014, 08:37 AM	#13
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Yea, I was cruising pretty low __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

07-16-2014, 04:41 PM	#15
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I have a stock truck pan with ECE perches. I am lowered 4" with spindles and springs, I have not touched anything yet. If you have it out, go ahead and change the pan while you have it out. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-16-2014, 04:55 PM	#16
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Stock truck pan for me with ECE 4/6 drop, and no problems yet. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

07-16-2014, 07:13 PM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Glad to see I'm not the only one running the factory pan. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

07-18-2014, 07:56 AM	#18
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck I didn't like the fact that the truck pan still hung lower than the crossmember. I went with an Fbody pan. Plenty of clearance everywhere. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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07-18-2014, 09:05 AM	#20
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Sounds like ECE needs to redesign their junk. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

07-28-2014, 10:21 AM	#22
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Lopped the bottom off the truck and welded a plate on and shortened the pickup. Or more accurately, Vic1947 did a fantastic job of it. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-10-2014, 09:08 PM	#23
vman1213 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sanger CA Posts: 84	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Has any1 used the cadillac pan with ebay mounts? I'm lowered 5.5 in the front? Worried about pan hitting Crossmember didn't wanna buy ece mounts since I had these already

12-11-2014, 08:46 AM	#24
dec010974 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 958	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck Hello to all. if you don't mind, I'll add my two cents. I have an air suspension, that previously used the truck oil pan. I attempted to modify the truck pan but was unsuccessful. In both cases of my oil pan modifications, I either lost oil pressure, or it leaked oil. I ended up buying the Holley 302-1. its a great oil pan. I wished I would have started with that oil pan in the first place. I had to add spacers to the engine mounts to raise the engine 1/4 inch, because the bottom of the oil pan touched the steering center link. one thing I will add is the dip stick tube (Holley suggest) is the same length as the truck dip stick tube. Also, the dip stick (Holley suggest) is approximately 1 inch shorter that the truck dip stick. good luck. Clark

12-11-2014, 08:51 PM	#25
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,234	Re: Will oil pan on truck motor be to low on lowered truck CTS-V pan fan here too. Stock towers with Dirty Dingo sliders on a bagged truck. Pan is within a 1/4" of being flush with the cross member.

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