SEMA 2025: Canton’s New 350Z LS-Swap Oil Pan

The LS swap landscape continues to evolve, and the Nissan 350Z has become one of the most common modern platforms for builders who want a rigid chassis with real aftermarket support. At SEMA 2025, Canton introduced a new 350Z LS-swap oil pan engineered specifically for the Z33. Designed for increased clearance behind the sump, this GM LS front sump road race and drift oil pan brings dependable oil control to street cars and track-focused builds.

During our conversation at the Canton booth, engineer Christian Goncalves explained how the 350Z LS-swap oil pan came to market. “It was more of a private label piece for another company, and people kept reaching out asking about something similar,” he told us. “So we put it to market, and people love it so far.” As interest in LS-powered 350Z builds surged, Canton brought the design into its catalog, where it immediately became one of the brand’s most requested new offerings.

Oil Control Designed for Drifting and Road Racing

Canton designed the 350Z LS-swap oil pan with a diamond-shaped internal baffle system to keep the oil in place during sharp turns, drifting, and quick weight changes. Four trap doors control the flow inside the sump, while a removable anti-slosh baffle adds another layer of stability under sustained G-forces. The system works with the OEM GM windage tray (#12558253), providing builders with a proven solution for demanding driving in a chassis that naturally experiences more lateral load than the average street car.

Smart Features for Modern LS Builds

The 350Z LS-swap oil pan includes several thoughtful fit-and-function details that support a wide range of builds. It features a 3/8 NPT bung for turbo drain back, a 20 mm bung for the factory GM oil level sensor, and provisions for a pan-mounted dipstick on either side. A magnetic drain plug is included, and the total system capacity is 6.5 quarts.

This configuration was created with chassis clearance in mind. Many LS-swap pans position excess material behind the sump, which can interfere with crossmembers or steering components on select platforms. Christian noted that customer requests guided much of the design work. “We try to accommodate everybody. Occasionally, that means reworking older stuff or shortening things,” he said.