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Best LS swap oil pan
Pick the pan by chassis clearance and crank stroke. Every Gen III/IV pan bolts to every Gen III/IV block; what differs is where the sump sits and how deep it hangs. AFM engines also need the pan's pressure-relief valve (or an AFM delete).
| Pan | Best for | Key specs | Price (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Performance "Muscle Car" (LH8-style) | Most classic cars and trucks; tight side clearance, short sump | Sump ≈7.75 in deep, ≈5.5 qt, includes pickup | $313–350 |
| Holley 302-1 | Rear-sump retrofit where extra chassis clearance is needed (e.g., '55–57 Bel Air, BMW E46) | Max 4.25 in stroke; 5.99 in max depth | $611 |
| Holley 302-2 | Anywhere an F-body pan fits: '67–69 Camaro, '68–74 Nova, '82–92 F-body, G-body, '64–72 A-body | Max 3.62 in stroke (not LS7) | $611 |
| Holley 302-3 | Classic cars/trucks needing the most front clearance | OE-style filter and cooler port | $550 |
| Moroso front-sump | BRZ/86/FR-S, 240SX S14 | 6.5 qt, 6 in sump, remote filter | $500 |
| Moroso LS swap / 7 qt | General swaps, strokers | Clears 4.25 in stroke w/ most steel rods; 6 in sump | $458 / $623 |
| F-body (1998–2002 Camaro) style pan | Budget; many car swaps | OEM F-body pan (12628771): 5.62 in max depth | ICT lists an "LS1 Camaro" pan at $170 |
Avoid: the 2010–2015 Camaro/G8 pan (only fits its original car) and stock truck pans in most car swaps (they hang several inches low; on 4WD trucks they hit the front axle). Prices are from ICT Billet's and Speedway's catalogs; fitment lists come from ICT's 3D vehicle scans.
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Sources
- LS Oil Pan Information — Dirty Dingo Motorsports
- GM LS Engine Oil Pan Dimensions and Specifications (dimension drawings) — Improved Racing
- Squarebody LS Swap Guide | 73-87 C10 Parts List — Speedway Motors
- Squarebody LS Swap Guide | 73-87 K10 Parts List — Speedway Motors
- ICT Billet oil pan product listings (public catalog feed) — ICT Billet