does the lt1 396 require an after market oil pan or will the stock one work? what about an after market oil pump (melling high volume)? thanks

 

With a 396 you might need an aftermarket pan...the stocker will work with a 383 but requires a little banging....mellings are good replacements but it seems that just the GM stocker with the "white spring" is working just fine for some people.

 

ok good enough. im buying a kit from nu-tek friday and i guess i'll just go ahead and get there oil pan kit too. It says its made to fit about hooker lt's so maybe this is the best way for me.thanks

 

Good choice, thats what I would do.