I have heard people say that you need a dipstick special for the LT1. Is this true? Can i go wih the universal dipstick for small block chevys?

 

I've never compared them, but I do run a Lokar from Jegs (or Summit, don't remember). It's somewhat flexible which helps with headers. It's very short though and the bracket needs some 'adjusting' to use with an LT1.

 

yeah you need the dipstick for SBC's '81~(?) to present
not LT1 specific but design specific, passenger side of block

 

Go to a dealership and get one, they are only 8 bux.