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Originally Posted by gringoloco
Lookin' good! 'Bout time 
So, you're using an off the shelf adapter plate instead of the PB plates? I would definitely recommend the F-body pan; from test fits in the Blazer, I would say it is a necessity. |
I have the sbc DM because that's what was installed in the truck when I made the purchase. I was looking for a 5.3/4l60e for my 74 when I ran across the 6.0/4l80e & figured it would be great for my Beater/tow vehicle. Nate & I have discussed possible options. He'll be working on something on his end & while waiting, I figured I would attack it from mine.
I made 'adapter' plates that are bolted to the LS block & prepped them for both the 'stock' sbc location as well as the 1" set back. After my initial attempt last night, the sbc holes in the plate were
very close. The issue I did run into was between the height of the truck intake & the depth of the truck pans sump it was very difficult to get a confirmation that adapter plates will work.
From info I found via the net, the f-body pan is 3" more shallow vs. the truck pan. What I'm trying to confirm @ this time is specifics on the Caddy CTSv pan. It's very similar to the f-body pan dimensionally & apparently uses the same windage tray as the trucks (which means less stuff to buy/mess with).