Deep transmission pans

sethta · 08-21-2006, 04:20 PM

I will be changing my transmission fluid within the next 1000 miles and i was wondering if I should buy a deep transmission pan while I'm at it and if I do which one should I buy?

**juiced99ws6** · 08-21-2006, 05:43 PM

on a stocker its not necessary however once you start modding then it would definatly help to keep that tranny cool. Also if you plan on doing a high stall and shift kit sometime then I would highly recommend it along with a tranny cooler. Heat is the number one killer of a tranny..

sethta · 08-22-2006, 12:42 PM

Thanks

I think i'll get one because I have some bolt-ons plus I live in the mountains. What brand do you recommend?

**nhraformula** · 08-26-2006, 12:52 PM

the gm truck pans work good

**juiced99ws6** · 08-26-2006, 02:55 PM

sorry bout the delay bro.. I've been working a lot but here is the one I would recommend for ya. not to expensive and will definatly get the job done. also on that site is tranny coolers and whatever else you may need..

http://www.lmperformance.com/2004/1.html

sethta · 08-26-2006, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the link

**koolaid_kid** · 08-27-2006, 07:15 AM

An alternative would be to check eBay. I saw a similar, but not the same brand, with hardware, for about $50-60 less.

**GA Country Boy** · 08-30-2006, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by juiced99ws6

sorry bout the delay bro.. I've been working a lot but here is the one I would recommend for ya. not to expensive and will definatly get the job done. also on that site is tranny coolers and whatever else you may need..

http://www.lmperformance.com/2004/1.html

That's the same one I installed. It adds three quarts of fluid, is finned for cooling
no filter change is necessary and the BEST thing is that it has a drain plug which the original doesn't so you can easily drain the fluid whereas before you had to suck it out or remove the pan. It helps with cooling the trans fluid a little, but B&M also sells an external trans cooler with an automatic thermostatically operated fan which does help to cool the fluid.

**BB540** · 09-03-2006, 07:17 PM

If your still looking at this point Try the hughes deep pan. This guy (oregonperformancetransmission) seems to have a good deal on ebay. $151.95 and $12 to ship

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/700R4...17521200QQrdZ1

**GA Country Boy** · 09-03-2006, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by BB540

If your still looking at this point Try the hughes deep pan. This guy (oregonperformancetransmission) seems to have a good deal on ebay. $151.95 and $12 to ship

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/700R4...17521200QQrdZ1

That's the same price for that pan as Summit Racing with free delivery. BUT it only adds two extra quarts, whereas the B&M pan adds three quarts.
www.SummitRacing.com

**lonewolf37** · 09-04-2006, 06:43 PM

I bought a brand new Gm deep pan W/gasket on ebay for $10. Works great!

**Transam388** · 09-05-2006, 06:53 AM

How much clearance do those pans need? 3 quarts sounds like a fair amount extra. Just worried about putting one on mine and having it get hit.

**nhraformula** · 09-07-2006, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by lonewolf37

I bought a brand new Gm deep pan W/gasket on ebay for $10. Works great!

agreed

**performabuilt** · 09-07-2006, 07:01 PM

The factory deep pan is fine and fits most any vehical just be sure you get the deep filter to match
performabuilt

**performabuilt** · 09-07-2006, 07:02 PM

The factory deep pan is fine and fits most any vehical just be sure you get the deep filter to match
performabuilt

**GA Country Boy** · 09-08-2006, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by lonewolf37

I bought a brand new Gm deep pan W/gasket on ebay for $10. Works great!

Yup! You can buy pans on eBay for 4L60E's now for about $20 AND ALSO $175.
Can you imagine that people would be willing to spend that much MORE to get a pan that is Cast Aluminum with Thick Wall construction to add strength to the transmission case, a Thick Gasket Flange that will not bend when bolts are tightened, and a Machined Gasket Surface for a secure seal?