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redleg · 11-22-2009, 09:24 PM

I have a 56 dropped 3 inches in the front. I am installing a 5.3L, and I've been researching all options for the oil pan. No one seems to be modifying these pans and you can't use them for a core exchange. I bought the Milodon pan made for 55-57 LS swaps...I love it! 7qts and it is not lower than my crossmember! It did cost a little though.

http://www.trifive.com/photopostgall..._Clearance.jpg

http://www.trifive.com/photopostgall...on_Oil_Pan.jpg

BO185 · 11-22-2009, 10:13 PM

Welcome to Tri-five. Post a link to the pictures of the pan.

Also post pictures of the motor in the car here http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31124. If you get a chance.

BO185 · 11-22-2009, 11:57 PM

Found them haha

Nice looks good!

carls 56 · 11-23-2009, 09:38 AM

hi redleg and welcome! good to have you join us. thanks for info too.

five7kid · 11-23-2009, 01:46 PM

My question is if it gets in the way of exhaust.

BO185 · 11-23-2009, 02:32 PM

I don't see why it would?

Redleg what year is that 5.3L? It appears to be a Gen IV. Seen the side of the block mounted knock sensors.

redleg · 11-23-2009, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys, the engine and tranny are out of a 2008 Silverado. 6K on it. I'm expecting my S&P headers today or tomorrow the ones bent for a 605 box. But I think I have plenty of room. I'll post pics soon!

GBP · 11-23-2009, 11:47 PM

Are you able to retain the stock oil filter location or do you have to use a remote oil filter?

redleg · 11-24-2009, 12:36 AM

I'll have to run a remote filter, but with a car this low I'll be glad to have the filter up where I can get to it easier! The Milodon pan comes with the block off plate complete with fittings. I didn't buy their remote filter kit...a little pricey. Oh yeah, you need to purchase their shortened pickup also to clear the sump. When your car is lowered the options are fewer.

BO185 · 11-24-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redleg

Thanks guys, the engine and tranny are out of a 2008 Silverado. 6K on it. I'm expecting my S&P headers today or tomorrow the ones bent for a 605 box. But I think I have plenty of room. I'll post pics soon!

I thought it was Gen IV haha!!! Does it have AFM? (Active Fuel Management) This is were it swap to a 4cly in cruise mode.

You can tell by looking under the intake manifold It'll have hook ups for the AFM manifold. Regular Gen IV 5.3L have nothing under the intake (as they moved the Knock sensor to the side of the block)

11-22-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
redleg Member Join Date: Oct 2009 redleg's Garage Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 6 Member #10608	Milodon oil pan works great on lowered cars I have a 56 dropped 3 inches in the front. I am installing a 5.3L, and I've been researching all options for the oil pan. No one seems to be modifying these pans and you can't use them for a core exchange. I bought the Milodon pan made for 55-57 LS swaps...I love it! 7qts and it is not lower than my crossmember! It did cost a little though. http://www.trifive.com/photopostgall..._Clearance.jpg http://www.trifive.com/photopostgall...on_Oil_Pan.jpg Last edited by redleg; 11-22-2009 at 11:36 PM.. Reason: links to photos

11-22-2009, 10:13 PM	#2
BO185 LS Tech and Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 BO185's Garage Location: Beebe,AR/ Afghanistan Posts: 3,428 Member #1955	Welcome to Tri-five. Post a link to the pictures of the pan. Also post pictures of the motor in the car here http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31124. If you get a chance. __________________ Mid-South Performance & Fab bo185@yahoo.com -55 210 delray 235/3sp -56 Belair 4 door hardtopnext project 5.3/4l60/3.08's (looking for 25mpg!) -73 IH 1210 Travelette SV392, 5sp, 4x4, 4.10's -73 IH Scout II Vortec 6.0L 4L65e np241 -01 VW Beetle TDI 50+MPG! Gen III/IV "LS" swap info TECH: LS motor to Early Auto Transmission

11-22-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
BO185 LS Tech and Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 BO185's Garage Location: Beebe,AR/ Afghanistan Posts: 3,428 Member #1955	Found them haha Nice looks good! __________________ Mid-South Performance & Fab bo185@yahoo.com -55 210 delray 235/3sp -56 Belair 4 door hardtopnext project 5.3/4l60/3.08's (looking for 25mpg!) -73 IH 1210 Travelette SV392, 5sp, 4x4, 4.10's -73 IH Scout II Vortec 6.0L 4L65e np241 -01 VW Beetle TDI 50+MPG! Gen III/IV "LS" swap info TECH: LS motor to Early Auto Transmission

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11-23-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
five7kid Senior Member 1 Blue Star Join Date: Jun 2007 five7kid's Garage Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 424 Member #2890	My question is if it gets in the way of exhaust. __________________ 1957 Bel Air. My first car back in Dec '71. Last running configuration: '66 396, Comp XS282S cam, RPM Air Gap intake, Holley/Proform/QFT 750 DP running on E85. '66 TH400, 4000 stall; '71 Nova 10-bolt, 4.11. '96 Bonneville power leather bucket seats. Front disks, manual brakes. Best 12.92 @ 103 mph at 5800' Bandimere. 2004 NHRA Summit ET Sportsman Div. 5 champ, national runner-up. Next step is an LQ4 with 4" stroker crank, L92 heads, a pretty healthy cam, 4L80E tranny, 9" rear.

11-23-2009, 02:32 PM	#6
BO185 LS Tech and Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 BO185's Garage Location: Beebe,AR/ Afghanistan Posts: 3,428 Member #1955	I don't see why it would? Redleg what year is that 5.3L? It appears to be a Gen IV. Seen the side of the block mounted knock sensors. __________________ Mid-South Performance & Fab bo185@yahoo.com -55 210 delray 235/3sp -56 Belair 4 door hardtopnext project 5.3/4l60/3.08's (looking for 25mpg!) -73 IH 1210 Travelette SV392, 5sp, 4x4, 4.10's -73 IH Scout II Vortec 6.0L 4L65e np241 -01 VW Beetle TDI 50+MPG! Gen III/IV "LS" swap info TECH: LS motor to Early Auto Transmission

11-23-2009, 08:12 PM	#7
redleg Member Join Date: Oct 2009 redleg's Garage Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 6 Member #10608	Thanks for the welcome Thanks guys, the engine and tranny are out of a 2008 Silverado. 6K on it. I'm expecting my S&P headers today or tomorrow the ones bent for a 605 box. But I think I have plenty of room. I'll post pics soon!

11-23-2009, 11:47 PM	#8
GBP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 GBP's Garage Posts: 63 Member #4241	Are you able to retain the stock oil filter location or do you have to use a remote oil filter? __________________ Gary

11-24-2009, 12:36 AM	#9
redleg Member Join Date: Oct 2009 redleg's Garage Location: Yuma AZ Posts: 6 Member #10608	Filter Location I'll have to run a remote filter, but with a car this low I'll be glad to have the filter up where I can get to it easier! The Milodon pan comes with the block off plate complete with fittings. I didn't buy their remote filter kit...a little pricey. Oh yeah, you need to purchase their shortened pickup also to clear the sump. When your car is lowered the options are fewer.

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