Re: LSx oil pan
this is why I was determined to use a factory style pan with spin on filter for trouble free sealing and durability. The steel versions of these pans are far to thin for my liking and having to plumb them for external filtering adds alot of cost and design time.
Re: LSx oil pan
I have a 3/4 inch thick jig plate that will take place of the other pan during the welding process. So far it's looking like I won't have to surface the pan after welding its not moving around as I anticipated. Im still playing with the settings on the welder to get a cleaner...
Re: LSx oil pan
I expect they would be in the 400 dollar range with a 7 day lead time if we can get 5 people. ill post pics tomorrow of the extended sump.
Re: LSx oil pan
Ya its starting life off as an alpha pan clearanced for the diff and the sump is extended for extra oil. There was no reason to start from scratch once i discovered this pan could clear comfortably with some work. I would choose a modded factory pan over an aftermarket anyday.
Any interest in a direct fit GM based cast pan with spin on filter? Will hold 5.5-6 quarts and will included pan, hardware, gasket, windage tray, pickup and disptick.