looking for deep trans pan not made of aluminum

[tdotcv]

I'm looking to get a deep transmission pan. But all the ones I have seen are made out of aluminum frame. What concerns me is a larger pan will be closer to the ground and if its made out of aluminum its not as strong as the stock piece. If it gets bumped I think it would get damaged. Does someone make one out of steel or something strong enough or can you make some brackets to shield the pan.

[tbone]

My B & M deep trans pan does not stick down further than anything else under the car and holds an extra 2 quarts. I love it.

I can take a pic tomorrow for you. I have to go under to install my driveshaft loop.

[cat in the hat]

- deep trans pan does not stick down further than anything else under the car -

This. It would take something catastrophic to hit it.

[Mike M]

After reading the title I was going to recommend Coppertone.

[RF Overlord]

Fixed title.

[fastblackmerc]

Do you take your MM off road? If not, an aluminum deep trans pan is fine. Have mine on for 9 years with no problems. Not even a scratch.

[ctrlraven]

The aluminum pans are not thin sheet metal, its a solid one piece casting. If you were to hit something hard enough to damage the aluminum one then a steel one would not fair any better.

For example I've mounted and dismounted dozen of curbs and my pan has never hit anything.

[fastblackmerc]

If you were to hit something hard enough to damage the aluminum one then a steel one would not fair any better.


And you'll probably damage the trans and exhaust too.

[lji372]

i'm thinking what you may want is a skid plate. i can make that :D

you never know when you may want to jump the car or run over curbs while being chased by the fuzz

[Zack]

Deep trans pans are pointless.
Don't bother

[Limited360]

Deep trans pans are pointless.
Don't bother

No added value in increasing the fluid capacity you say? I would of put a more efficient cooler on mine if it did not come with the deep pan already. A larger cooler is still in my future...

[tbone]

Deep trans pans are pointless.
Don't bother

I was desperate to keep my trans cool when I had all those trans issues. I did not have a temp gauge yet. Pointless? Maybe. So is most everything we do to these cars.

[Zack]

No added value in increasing the fluid capacity you say? I would of put a more efficient cooler on mine if it did not come with the deep pan already. A larger cooler is still in my future...

What is the point of added fluid if you can keep the stock amount cool?
NO POINT.

Plus I have a drain plug on my stock pan.
I swap out 4 quarts every other oil change.

[massacre]

Are you looking to build a smash-proof trans pan?
Because no one sells one although they do make a sort of trans pan girdle for drag cars my buddy has one on his C4.

[cat in the hat]

No added value in increasing the fluid capacity you say? I would of put a more efficient cooler on mine if it did not come with the deep pan already.

Same here, it was already on the car when I bought it. The drain plug is nice to have.

[Limited360]

Mine has a drain plug as well. Is that not common?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk so I may sound retarded.

[crouse]

Mine has a drain plug as well. Is that not common?

This is exactly why I installed the aluminum pan on my car. I wanted the drain plug. I drain mine each spring. About 6 quarts.

[massacre]

ADTR sells stock steel pans with drain plugs in them.

http://www.adtr.net/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_67&product_id=142

Kinda pricey but i guess you pay for the convenience of the plug?

[Zack]

I install this in every trans pan I put my hands on.
Sold at FLAPS too

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-65128?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KEQjw_tOdBRDv9tuvl7eA tNEBEiQA9Qm5IiTGUWHSSDsaL3DgEN pmjoOrYNe1AlZ9yfWuCkFxd48aAoPs 8P8HAQ

[cat in the hat]

ADTR sells stock steel pans with drain plugs in them.

http://www.adtr.net/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_67&product_id=142

Kinda pricey but i guess you pay for the convenience of the plug?

Yeah, the drain plug is the selling point of the U-Haul pans IMO.


I install this in every trans pan I put my hands on.
Sold at FLAPS too

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-65128?seid=srese1&gclid=Cj0KEQjw_tOdBRDv9tuvl7eA tNEBEiQA9Qm5IiTGUWHSSDsaL3DgEN pmjoOrYNe1AlZ9yfWuCkFxd48aAoPs 8P8HAQ

Great idea :)

[tdotcv]

I was concerned about clearance issues so I ordered the TCI it holds 2 quarts instead of 3 like other pans. Since it holds 1 quart less its a bit smaller and should sit a little higher. You guys say its strong so I'll take your word.

By the way, the shop suggested I change the driveshaft since I'm building the transmission. They said I should swap it...its not damaged just upgrade. What do you guys think. I haven't read much about them. Is it necessary. It is S/C...

[fastblackmerc]

I was concerned about clearance issues so I ordered the TCI it holds 2 quarts instead of 3 like other pans. Since it holds 1 quart less its a bit smaller and should sit a little higher. You guys say its strong so I'll take your word.

By the way, the shop suggested I change the driveshaft since I'm building the transmission. They said I should swap it...its not damaged just upgrade. What do you guys think. I haven't read much about them. Is it necessary. It is S/C...

What are they going to change the driveshaft to? The MM already has an aluminum one. All you might need to do is change the u-joints and high speed balance.

[RF Overlord]

Do you have 4.10s?

[tdotcv]

I don't think its really necessary for me. I don't drive at high speeds for long periods of times. I have too many tickets! I still have stock gears and other parts I'd rather invest in. Like swapping exhaust first.