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LS oil pan guide: which pan fits your swap
The oil pan decides whether the LS clears your crossmember and steering. Start with sump position (front, mid, rear), then check depth. Or use the oil pan picker.
| Pan | Came on | GM part | Sump | Max depth | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2015 Camaro / G8 / Caprice pan | 5th-gen Camaro, Pontiac G8, Caprice | 12640748 (per Dirty Dingo list) | Only fits original application, tube-chassis sand rails and boats; common on crate engines, avoid for swaps (Dirty Dingo). | |||
| GM truck / SUV pan | Gen III/IV trucks & SUVs | 12640746 (per Dirty Dingo list) | ||||
| Hummer H3 (GM Muscle Hot Rod) pan | Hummer H3 / GM hot-rod pan | 12614821 (per Dirty Dingo list) | ||||
| CTS-V pan (LS2/LS6/LSA) | 2004–2014 Cadillac CTS-V | 12631828 (current, per Dirty Dingo) | ||||
| SSR / TrailBlazer SS pan | Chevrolet SSR, TrailBlazer SS | 12579203 | ||||
| Holley 302-2 LS swap pan | Anywhere an F-body pan fits: 1967–69 Camaro/Firebird, 1968–74 Nova, 1982–92 F-body, 1978–87 G-body, 1964–72 A-body | Holley 302-2 | Max 3.62 in stroke (does NOT fit LS7); $611 | |||
| Holley 302-3 LS swap pan | GM muscle/classic cars and trucks needing the most front-half clearance | Holley 302-3 | OE-style filter mount and cooler port; "most front clearance"; $550 | |||
| C6 Corvette LS2/LS3 wet-sump pan | 2005+ Corvette (non dry-sump) | 12624617 | 4.85 in | 21.01 in | ||
| F-body Camaro/Firebird LS1 pan | 1998–2002 Camaro/Firebird | 12628771 | 5.62 in | 21.03 in | ||
| Holley 302-1 LS Retro-Fit pan | Aftermarket swap pan | Holley 302-1 | 5.99 in | 21.18 in | ||
| Moroso LS swap pan | Per ICT 3D scans (various) | Moroso LS swap | 6.0 in | Clears 4.25 in stroke with most steel rods; anti-climb baffle; stock dipstick; $458 | ||
| Moroso 7 qt LS swap pan | All wet-sump LS | Moroso 7 qt | 6.0 in | 7 qt; 8.5–10.25 in wide; may require pickup; $623 | ||
| Chevrolet Performance Muscle Car swap pan (kit) | Most classic cars/trucks (short sump, tight side clearance) | GM LS Swap Muscle Car pan | 7.75 in | Wet sump only; ~5.5 qt; includes pickup/screen; $350 at ICT (Speedway listed $312.79 for 19212593) | ||
| GTO / VZ Commodore pan | Pontiac GTO, Holden VT–VZ Commodore | 12599397 (2005+, built-in pressure relief); 12581209 (to 2004) | front sump (Dirty Dingo) | 6.3 in | 20.88 in | Pickup tube assembly NLA; don't buy used if broken (Dirty Dingo). Moroso front-sump alternative. |
| Moroso LS swap front-sump pan | Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86 / FR-S 2012–2020, Nissan 240SX S14 | Moroso front sump | front sump (vendor) | 6.0 in | 6.5 qt; trap-door baffles; remote filter (-10AN); $500 | |
| Holley 302-1 LS retrofit pan | Rear-sump retrofit; ICT 3D-scan fits incl. 1955–57 Bel Air, BMW E46, Volvo 940 | Holley 302-1 | rear sump (vendor) | 5.99 in | 21.18 in | Max 4.25 in stroke; includes baffle, pickup, sump plug, filter stud; $611 |
Oiling questions
- Are all LS oil pans interchangeable?
- Do AFM/DOD engines need a special oil pan?
- Will a 2010–2015 Camaro oil pan work for a swap?
- What oil filter does an LS use?
- What is the LS oil drain plug size?
- Best LS swap oil pan
- Are LS7 lifters a good replacement for noisy stock LS lifters?
- My LS uses a quart every 500 to 1,000 miles — is it a PCV problem or worn rings?
- How can I tell whether an LS lifter is actually collapsed rather than just noisy?
- Which Melling oil pump should I buy: the 10295, the 10296, or the M295?
- Will an LS6 valley cover or a catch can stop my LS from drinking oil through the PCV?
- A seller says a used 6.0L LS just needs heavier oil because the pressure reads low. Should I believe that?
Sources
- LS Oil Pan Information — Dirty Dingo Motorsports
- GM LS Engine Oil Pan Dimensions and Specifications (dimension drawings) — Improved Racing
- ICT Billet oil pan product listings (public catalog feed) — ICT Billet