Still sorting my LS7 plumbing. I had been looking for a way to move the cooler to the left side of the motor, opposite the dry sump tank. In case anyone wonders, the LS7 has two bolts above the filter for just such a purpose, so don't go buying an adapter.
Some say the stock oil pan on the LS7 is crap. There apparently have been some engine failures from starvation, despite the dry sump setup. There are no baffles in the pan, and the pickup is fixed. The '06-08 cars have an 8.5 quart tank. The '09 Z06 is going to a 10.5 quart tank. I have the Peterson tank, which is about the size of a keg of beer. ARE makes a very nice race dry sump pan. Many of the track junkies recommend it for the Z06. What say you about it in a 40 or SLC? Waste of money? Good insurance? The motor carries a 2 year GM warranty, but they are unlikely to honor it for us. Not to mention the headache.
Some say the stock oil pan on the LS7 is crap. There apparently have been some engine failures from starvation, despite the dry sump setup. There are no baffles in the pan, and the pickup is fixed. The '06-08 cars have an 8.5 quart tank. The '09 Z06 is going to a 10.5 quart tank. I have the Peterson tank, which is about the size of a keg of beer. ARE makes a very nice race dry sump pan. Many of the track junkies recommend it for the Z06. What say you about it in a 40 or SLC? Waste of money? Good insurance? The motor carries a 2 year GM warranty, but they are unlikely to honor it for us. Not to mention the headache.