Looking good. I'd go a little bit lower.

 

How much do you have into this swap total?

 

nice build man i want to put the t-56 in mine as well but hooked up to my motor already have the pedals built just need a tranny and the flywheel i designed machined maybe with my bonus this year i can get some more parts toward the build. nice job man its a real clean install

 

I found another pan that looks like it will clear. Hummer H3 5.3 Alpha

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...haoilpan-1.jpg

 

00Formula, here are the measurements of the modified GTO pan on my GS.

 

Nice thread. Very nice build.

Good job breathing a lot more life into an older platform.

 

Super sweet Build!!!! Love to hear it tho;(

 

If you read all the pages of this thread. You will see my dyno video and hear it.

 

AMSMIKE, Thank you very much for posting the measurements. I doesn't look like any of the pans will clear without modifications. The Holley LSx pan is the closest I could find, but according to your measurements the sump is still about a 1" too long horizontally. 7.62" vs 6.75"
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1.../HLY-302-1.jpg

I guess I'll have to ask one of the guys at work if they can weld aluminum. I selected my 5.3L and 4L80E transmission in the junk yard today, and pick them up next weekend!

 

That Holley pan is close but I think that extra inch will hit the steering rack. I have about 1/2" between the sump and my rack for clearance. I would use my measurements of my pan as a bare minimum.

Glad i could help.

just another to show clearance

 

and how much did those run you?

 

Engine is $550 and trans is $600, though I will probably pick up the alternator and power steering pump as well for another $150-200 while I'm there.

 

next week i will be removing my master cylinder and abs. I will be installing a new booster, master and a prop valve on the rear lines. deleting traction control and abs completely.

i will make a new write up thread after i am done.

 

AMSMIKE, is that the front sump GTO pan? I was under the impression the sump would be on the rear of the engine, but GTO pans have the sump on the front of the engine.

 

The new wheels compliment the beast brotha!! Good stuffs!