LS3 oil pan and rod shift - G50-52

[2001ultima]

All, For the those that have installed a LS3 with the stock GM oil pan and use rod shift, have you had any clearance issues? If yes, what mods did you do to clear the oil pan? any solutions without converting to cable shift? Thanks, Jim

[2001ultima]

xrtim said:

Im using the LS1 5.3, the sump was very close to the chassis at the front of the engine and I think the centre rod shift bracket (will have to check that). I cut the sump to fit and re welded plus modifications for dry sump. If you want a picture let me know
Regards Tim

Tim, Yes, if you could post some photos that would be appreciated. Did you have to modify the front corner to clear the shift rod? Dry Sump, are you still currently wet sump, but made to provisions for dry sump?

Thanks, Jim

[2001ultima]

Tim, ok, thanks. This reaffirms what we need to do as well. When you get to it, would like to see the dry sump pan photos. Thanks, Jim