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joepeinado · 02-01-2021, 03:40 PM

i have an L99 that I am dropping into my 2nd gen. I am swapping out the L99 oil pan so that i can clear my crossmember. I have turned off the DOD portion on HPTuners but will not be removing it just yet. Since i am removing the 8 quart pan and replacing with a 5.5, will i have starvation issues and run my pan dry if i dont delete the DOD eventhough it wont be working since it is deactivated through HPTuners? I will eventually remove DOD and VVT from it, just dont have the cash to do it at the moment.

any tips are greatly appreciated

joepeinado · 02-02-2021, 09:51 AM

anyone?

George-CZ · 05-23-2021, 06:48 AM

I don't think you will have any problems with the 5.5 oil pan. I have HV an oil pump in my 78 Camaro and it has never been a problem.
Only a small amount of oil = earlier change due to oil fluid wear.

But if you want to be safe, buy a large-volume Milodon oil pan and it will be O.K.

Zspoiler · 08-29-2021, 11:55 PM

I have a 1979 Z-28 with a 377 Supercharged small block chevy.It has a Milodon 7 quart Road race oil pan .Moroso windage tray .And a Melling High volume oil pump .If you have the room. I also have an oil cooler with twin remote filters .This ways to add capacity.if needed

02-01-2021, 03:40 PM	#1
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	oil pan and oil starvation i have an L99 that I am dropping into my 2nd gen. I am swapping out the L99 oil pan so that i can clear my crossmember. I have turned off the DOD portion on HPTuners but will not be removing it just yet. Since i am removing the 8 quart pan and replacing with a 5.5, will i have starvation issues and run my pan dry if i dont delete the DOD eventhough it wont be working since it is deactivated through HPTuners? I will eventually remove DOD and VVT from it, just dont have the cash to do it at the moment. any tips are greatly appreciated __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

02-02-2021, 09:51 AM	#2
joepeinado Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 185	anyone? __________________ 2013 2SS 1LE NPP, K&N CAI, Texas Speed LTH/catted pipes, Glowtie, tuned by dynosteve (sold)

05-23-2021, 06:48 AM	#3
George-CZ Drives: 2010 2SS LS3 and 1978 STROKER 383 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,592	I don't think you will have any problems with the 5.5 oil pan. I have HV an oil pump in my 78 Camaro and it has never been a problem. Only a small amount of oil = earlier change due to oil fluid wear. But if you want to be safe, buy a large-volume Milodon oil pan and it will be O.K. __________________ My life is a constant struggle with Camaro. K&N CAI, Stainless Power longtubes, high flow cats, modified Ragazzon High Performance axle back, Soler Performance ported throttle body, Soler Performance throttle controller, RAM clutch adjuster, modified LS7 clutch kit, Tick Performance billet bearing support, Tick Performance remote bleeder, separate clutch reservoir, BMR trailing arms, BMR toe rods, Pedders Suspension cradle bushing inserts, Control Arm Bushings, Strut tower brace, oil catch can, Hurst T-handle shifter, 20mm wheel spacers, DBA brakes, QTP Cutouts, Dynosteve tune.

08-29-2021, 11:55 PM	#4
Zspoiler Zspoiler Drives: 1979 Z-28 RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Federal Way,WA Posts: 54	I have a 1979 Z-28 with a 377 Supercharged small block chevy.It has a Milodon 7 quart Road race oil pan .Moroso windage tray .And a Melling High volume oil pump .If you have the room. I also have an oil cooler with twin remote filters .This ways to add capacity.if needed