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Offline ryanvv355

FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« on: January 04, 2015, 10:23:38 PM »
I am collecting parts to build an autocross/HPDE FC with an LS/TKO. I have a spare C5 batwing pan and would like to use it if I can. Has anyone ran a batwing pan in an FC with any success? Thanks.
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Offline DDv8

Re: FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2015, 10:56:05 PM »
If the front of the pan is taller an a Camaro one http://www.improvedracing.com/tech/F-body-camaro-firebird-LS1-oil-pan-dimensions.php It will hit the rack forcing you to raise the engine.  Improvedracing is a sponsor here and has a exceptional baffle system.

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Offline mattster03

Re: FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2015, 11:01:43 PM »
I don't think it will fit... though I've never tried so I can't say for sure.  I don't believe I have seen anyone successfully use it either.  Here's a nice little page that documents the pan dimensions, I think the 5/8" depth compared to the FBody is going to give the biggest problems.

http://www.nookandtranny.com/Info_LSx.php#LSXOilPan
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Offline digitalsolo

Re: FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2015, 11:05:06 PM »
Yeah, you'd have to raise the engine.  I have at least 1-2 batwings in the garage if you want one.   One came off a 900 RWHP Lingy TT Vette, so it has street cred.  :P
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Offline theantirotor

Re: FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2015, 11:42:55 PM »
Do you have a spare rotary also? Maybe you should try to use that.
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Offline mattster03

Re: FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2015, 12:02:50 AM »
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Current Car: 1993 Mazda RX7 Touring, LS1/T56, Stock Stock Stock

1993 Mazda RX7 R1, LS1/T56, EPS 230/238, TSP Ported heads
10.826 @ 128 , 1.53 60' - SOLD

Feature Article - http://www.importmeet.com/blog/2012/03/29/best-of-both-worlds-v8rx7guys-ls1-swapped-1993-mazda-rx-7/
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Offline ryanvv355

Re: FC LS1, anyone use a C5 batwing pan?
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2015, 09:14:17 PM »
Thanks for the advice. I will source an F-body pan and use the Improved baffle, thats a nice product.

I'm not sure if the spare rotary comment applied to me or not?
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