AutoKraft LS oil pan

[paulk68]

has anyone used this pan in a first gen with the ridetech tru-turn system and hookers new mounts.

[waynieZ]

I'm putting mine on my crate motor, do I need a new gasket or are they good to reuse. I have a habit of going overboard when it's not really needed.

chichirone, Beautiful motor! How did that oil thermostat fit with your headers on the motor?

Thanks everyone.

[carkrazy1987]

What u are asking about is on older ls engines, mostly truck engines the 3rd or 4th bolt from the back on the driver side was never drilled from the factory. It never cause any leak issues on factory pans, but i do not know about after market pans. I will check my blocks i have here and try and find an example of such

[waynieZ]

It must have been on the older motors because everyone that replied said it was not a problem for them. I have a new crate engine so it wouldn't matter on mine. I was just looking for information before I had an LS to check out for myself.

Thanks

[carkrazy1987]

Just check my engines around the shop. Doesnt seem to matter wether aluminum or iron. It more of gen 3 or gen 4 ls engine. Gen 3 has the boss but not drilled. I have check my gen 3 4.8l iton 5.3l iron and 5.7l aluminum have non drilled. My gen 4s, 6.0 alu, and 6.2 alu have drilled and tapped bosses

[waynieZ]

carkrazy1987 Thank you!

[randy]

I need to buy 1 of these asap. Is this the best low clearance pan for us? This has to be purchased direct correct?