GM 545 or 502 oil pan clearance
09-23-2003, 12:51 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
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GM 454 or 502 oil pan clearance
To those who have done an install on one of these motors: Did the stock oil pan the motor comes with fit??? I seem to have read that they do fit but there are then ground clearnce issues or that they don't fit period. I don't remember.
If not, would the GM 4 qt pan work or did you go with an aftermarket pan?
Thanks, Mark
[Modified by marky mark, 2:09 PM 9/23/2003]
If not, would the GM 4 qt pan work or did you go with an aftermarket pan?
Thanks, Mark
[Modified by marky mark, 2:09 PM 9/23/2003]
09-23-2003, 02:09 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
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Re: GM 545 or 502 oil pan clearance (marky mark)
Well, I may have an answer. According to the tech at Scoggin-Dickey I talked to. The 454 or 502 will fit in Corvettes with the stock oil pan it comes with. The Chevelle's and Chevy II's require a different pan.
Anyone care to confirm this info???
Thanks, Mark
Anyone care to confirm this info???
Thanks, Mark
09-23-2003, 08:08 PM
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Re: GM 454 or 502 oil pan clearance (marky mark)
I am not the one who put the 502 in my car but it looks like the oil pan from the pics of the original crate engine. Hope that helps.
09-23-2003, 08:19 PM
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Re: GM 454 or 502 oil pan clearance (marky mark)
The 502 pan is 6 qts and an inch deeper than the 5 qt. Best bet is to either buy a new road racing pan or modify...section the 502 pan....you will bottom out....I have...so...I did both...bought a road racing pan and I sectioned one inch from the 502 pan.
[Modified by GDaina, 8:21 PM 9/23/2003]
[Modified by GDaina, 8:21 PM 9/23/2003]
09-23-2003, 10:45 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Re: GM 454 or 502 oil pan clearance (GDaina)
How are you with JB Weld? Seriously, unless you have 29" clearance on the top of the front wheel openings, pay the $150 and get the 4 qt oilpan kit from SD.
09-23-2003, 11:01 PM
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Re: GM 454 or 502 oil pan clearance (ORVette)
I had the stock 454/ 502 GM oil pan and w/ my #550 springs I only had a couple inches as far as ground clearance. I switched to a Moroso Kicked out sump and gained 3-4 inches in clearance.
:cheers:
:cheers:
09-24-2003, 12:34 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Re: GM 454 or 502 oil pan clearance (Corey 68)
Well, my front end has been lowered as well with the previous owners install of the complete 'Vette brakes street/slalom kit. So, the stock pan sounds like it would be a bit low to the ground.
The part number I see is for the Milodon 7 quart low profile oil pan part # MIL30955. This must be the one everyone is talking about, although I know of other brands as well.
Corey, does the pan have a dipstick? I've seen some models that do not have one. Any other issues with the install? New longer pick-up for sure. what about windage tray, etc.?
Thanks, Mark
The part number I see is for the Milodon 7 quart low profile oil pan part # MIL30955. This must be the one everyone is talking about, although I know of other brands as well.
Corey, does the pan have a dipstick? I've seen some models that do not have one. Any other issues with the install? New longer pick-up for sure. what about windage tray, etc.?
Thanks, Mark
