ATS adapter plates + stock fbody oilpan in stock sub??

[Bowtieracing]

Is stock Fbody LSx oilpan supposed to fit in stock subframe with ATS adapter plates and mounts? Mine wont clear ???

Have i understood right at the ats modified energy suspension poly mounts should be installed upside down ?

Any ideas?

[Jr]

Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

Is stock Fbody LSx oilpan supposed to fit in stock subframe with ATS adapter plates and mounts? Mine wont clear ???


Any ideas?

Are we talking about the 67-69 camaro? If so, you will NOT be able to use the Stock LSX oil pan. You will need to buy an aftermarket oil pan. ATS and AutoKraft supply these oil pans

[QSPres]

Which part of the pan doesn't fit?

[Teetoe_Jones]

The front part of the sump will contact the drag link. You have a few options- 1st is our aftermarket oil pan. While we feel our pan is of the highest quality, there are others out there that work too.
2nd option is to hack up the pan until it clears the drag link like S&P does.

Tyler

[QSPres]

In my GTO, I'm using spacers underneath the frame mounts to get the engine to clear the centerlink...

If your hood clearance allows it, that's the cheapest way to go...

[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

The front part of the sump will contact the drag link. You have a few options- 1st is our aftermarket oil pan. While we feel our pan is of the highest quality, there are others out there that work too.
2nd option is to hack up the pan until it clears the drag link like S&P does.

Tyler

Thanks Tyler!!!

I just want to be sure at mounts are installed correct to my mock up motor.

I will just un bolt the stock pan and carry on the work

[chicane]

Originally Posted by QSPres

If your hood clearance allows it, that's the cheapest way to go...

But the worst for your driveline / pinion angle...

[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by chicane

But the worst for your driveline / pinion angle...

Chicane can you help me to get the right driveline angle. I am just now working on the rear transmission mount and can do a lot adjusting there. Should the engine be as level as possible ?

[QSPres]

Its not going to mess with your driveline angle at all.... In fact, its going to correct a design that is not right for an A-body.

If you look at a standard Chevelle motor mount, its a good 1/2+ taller than the Camaro mount that comes with the ATS kit. Chevelle guys would most likely try to use this mount anyway. That is, untill they tried running the stock A/C system..

If you look at the other mount kits out there, they all raise the engine up higher than the ATS kit. And with good reason, they all clear the centerlink but the ATS kit....

The common denominator is the trans crossmember. As long as its stock, or in the stock location/height, you're fine.

[Bowtieracing]

Originally Posted by QSPres

The common denominator is the trans crossmember. As long as its stock, or in the stock location/height, you're fine.

Hmm .. i a am trying to copy the dse desing my self and start by setting the engine / trans combo straight. I prefer the engine low and back.

Oil pan clearance wont be an issue because i am planning LS7 drysump