From first hand experience - I agree with everything posted. Drysump pan is taller at front than stock f-body pan. Plus depends a little on the sub-frame you are running. With my Art Morrison sub, the dry sump pan barely clears the steering rack. Not an issue but the point being, you won't get the engine to sit any lower with a different pan. Plus what was said above about the remaining drivetrain anyway. Hope that helps. (By the way, I made similar assumptions until I had it all together and could see the different components and clearances).