View Full Version : Oil pan rec. for '67 SBC Camaro in auto-x/track?
j-rho
08-12-2012, 08:19 PM
Looking for a recommendation for an oil pan for my '67 Camaro with an internally stock 302 SBC. Car will be used exclusively for autox and track events, with sticky tires. Car will be low, would like to not sacrifice ground clearance if possible. Would also like to keep dipstick operation as stock as possible.
Running a stock subframe, stock starter, stock steering, stock oil filter, stock-height engine mounts, and Doug Thorley 1-5/8" tri-y headers. Seems like there's a good amount of header clearance on either side of the stock pan.
What's the hot road-race oil pan ticket for an otherwise stock-ish car? Will likely run an Accusump as additional protection but would like the pan's baffling and trap doors to be doing as much of the work as possible.
Thanks in advance!
SLO_Z28
08-12-2012, 09:10 PM
I think its the F-Body pan that fits? Im not sure. If it is, I would get this:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IREGM1008_3_lg-1.jpg
http://www.improvedracing.com/baffled-oil-pans/baffled-racing-oil-pan-for-ls1-camaro-firebird-body-p-75.html
Or if you already have the f-body pan then you can buy just the baffle:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IREGM1000_1_lg-1.jpg
makoshark
08-12-2012, 11:48 PM
I think its the F-Body pan that fits? Im not sure. If it is, I would get this:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IREGM1008_3_lg-1.jpg
http://www.improvedracing.com/baffled-oil-pans/baffled-racing-oil-pan-for-ls1-camaro-firebird-body-p-75.html
Or if you already have the f-body pan then you can buy just the baffle:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/08/IREGM1000_1_lg-1.jpg
He's looking for SBC pan and not a LS pan
SLO_Z28
08-13-2012, 04:30 AM
Missed that, somehow I thought I was the only one with a Gen 1 on here any more. Oil control becomes a larger issue with road race applications, where you'll spend longer amounts of time at super high RPM's. For autocross a stock pan is fine. I've always wanted something like this:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com/product/15-244/15-244----SBC-F-BODY-RR-PAN/
Randy67
08-13-2012, 05:26 AM
I use a Moroso Road Race pan in my Camaro, works quite well in autox. The Canton pan above is not as wide as mine (15" wide) so it may give you more header choices. When I had the Camaros engine in the El Camino, Stainless Works was the only header I found that went wide enough to clear the pan. The Camaro has 180 degree crossover headers so no problems with clearance.
BonzoHansen
08-13-2012, 08:47 AM
Canton makes some similar pans w/o the kickout.
j-rho
08-13-2012, 08:54 AM
Any specific part numbers for the pans you guys have had success with? Been through the Moroso and Canton lineups, nothing screams out "this fits a mostly stock first gen Camaro with SBC" - mostly they reference fitment into later F bodies.
makoshark
08-13-2012, 02:50 PM
I'm using a pan from this company...
http://www.kevkoracing.com/
...they make a very nice pan with thick gauge metal.
j-rho
08-16-2012, 08:34 PM
Which of their pans are you using, and will it work with the stock starter, steering, at a lowered ride height?
Thanks,
makoshark
08-16-2012, 10:08 PM
I'm using the stock style pan they have. It's a cheater pan with crank scrapers and trap doors in it. I plan to switch over to a more dedicated road race pan once I get my car together and dialed in.
As far as the fit, it fits quite well to my Dynatech headers, mini-starter and Ridetech Truturn steering system with DSE steering box. That is the only way I have installed this particular pan, so I can't answer if it fits to a stock starter. It will fit lowered ride height though. I'm running a ATS/Chicane modified stock sub with Ridetech coil-overs, so I'm quite lowered.
I would give them a call and see what they suggest to you. I can take any measurements you want if you need any.
Flash68
08-17-2012, 12:19 AM
The Champ road race pan has been a great value for me and many others. 550hp, 7000+ rpm, many track days and autoX events over past 2 years.
http://www.champpans.com/index.cfm?event=productdetail&id=43
I bought it off Amazon using my Prime account for free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Champ-Pans-CP80LT-RR-Small-Block/dp/B002WHC78W
BonzoHansen
08-17-2012, 04:50 AM
Any specific part numbers for the pans you guys have had success with? Been through the Moroso and Canton lineups, nothing screams out "this fits a mostly stock first gen Camaro with SBC" - mostly they reference fitment into later F bodies.
https://www.cantonracingproducts.com/product/15-010/15-010----SBC-CRATE-ENGINE-PAN/
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