LS Swap Oil Pan Guide: Which Pan Clears Your Car
The oil pan decides whether an LS clears your crossmember. Most GM muscle-car swaps use a Holley 302-2 or 302-1, 4WD trucks need a 4WD pan like the 302-4, and imports use the pan that comes with their swap kit.
Which pan clears your car
| Car | Pan commonly used | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1978–88 G-body | Holley 302-2 or GM muscle-car pan 19212593 | Stock truck pan hits the crossmember. |
| 1967–69 Camaro / Firebird | Holley 302-2 (Speedway lists the 302-1) | The two retailers list different pans for the same car; the 302-2 has more front clearance. |
| 1970–81 Camaro / Firebird | Pan included in swap kits | Hooker/Holley kits include one; Trans-Dapt uses a rear-sump Hamburger's pan. |
| 1982–92 Camaro / Firebird | Holley 302-2 | Required with the Holley swap brackets. |
| 1964–72 Chevelle / A-body | Holley 302-2-style pan | Helps clear the inner tie rods. |
| 1973–87 C10, 2WD | Holley 302-1 (per Speedway) | Check clearance against your crossmember. |
| 1973–87 K10, 4WD | Holley 302-4 | 4WD-specific pan clears the front axle. |
| 1982–2004 S-10, 2WD | 302-1-style pan | Used with the Hooker 2WD brackets. |
| 1979–93 Fox Mustang | Holley or Weiand LS swap pans; 302-2 fits | Hooker brackets accept them. |
| 1984–96 Corvette C4 | Camaro-style pan | The C4 pan is too wide (older forum report; confirm). |
| Nissan 240SX S13 / S14 | Sikky swap-kit pan | Requires removing the stock front sway bar. |
| Mazda RX-7 FD | Sikky Stage 3 pan with F-body pickup | Clears the stock subframe. |
| Mazda Miata NA / NB | Modified F-body pan (documented build) | Kit makers supply their own setup; confirm with the kit. |
Before you buy a pan
- Check your engine. Lateral-G notes the 302-2 isn't for LS7 engines or strokers over 3.62 inches.
- Match the pickup tube and dipstick to the pan. Most swap pans include or specify them.
- Check ground clearance as well as crossmember clearance, especially on lowered cars.
- Use a new pan gasket and the rear main seal while it's off.SummiteBayAmazon
The common pans
- Holley 302-2: low-profile, more front clearance for GM muscle cars.SummiteBayAmazon
- Holley 302-1: rear-sump swap pan.SummiteBayAmazon
- Holley 302-4: for 4WD trucks.SummiteBayAmazon
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Sources
- Holley 302-2 LS swap oil pan
- Speedway Motors: LS swap parts table
- Lateral-G: Holley LS oil pans, which one works best
- GBodyForum: G-body LS swap info
- Chevy Hardcore: Holley LS swap system for third-gen F-bodies
- Street Muscle: Trans-Dapt second-gen F-body LS kit
- JEGS: Holley 302-4 4WD oil pan
- PSI Conversion: Hooker S-10 swap brackets
- Speedway Motors: Hooker Fox-body bracket instructions (PDF)
- Wiring Specialties: S14 LS swap kit
- Wiring Specialties: RX-7 FD LS stage 3 kit
- CorvetteForum: LS1 in a C4
- LSX Magazine: V8 Miata build
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