Aftermarket tranny pans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffbo · 12-06-2002, 02:24 AM

Does anyone have experience or an opinion on aftermarket tranny pans. I'm having my TH-350 rebuilt and am considering getting one. I'm not going for looks, I just want one for the extra fluid capacity and better cooling. Do they really help that much, or would my $100 be better spent elsewhere on my truck? The truck will just be used for a daily driver and the engine is basically stock.
And if they are worth it, will they fit on our trucks? When I drained my tranny, the factory pan had very little clearance. Since the aftermarket pans are deeper, will one even fit without modifying the crossmember?
Anyone have any experience with one of these?

jeffbo · 12-06-2002, 02:26 AM

I also forgot to say that I had a B&M shift kit installed in the tranny with the Street/Strip setup, if that's worth anything to ya.

cableguy0 · 12-06-2002, 03:34 AM

deep pans are good just dont get one thats stamped steel they are junk. if you are going to get one get a cast aluminum pan much more sturdy.just make sure you use the spacer for the filter that will come with deep pan otherwise u just defeat the purpose

12-06-2002, 02:24 AM	#1
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	Aftermarket tranny pans Does anyone have experience or an opinion on aftermarket tranny pans. I'm having my TH-350 rebuilt and am considering getting one. I'm not going for looks, I just want one for the extra fluid capacity and better cooling. Do they really help that much, or would my $100 be better spent elsewhere on my truck? The truck will just be used for a daily driver and the engine is basically stock. And if they are worth it, will they fit on our trucks? When I drained my tranny, the factory pan had very little clearance. Since the aftermarket pans are deeper, will one even fit without modifying the crossmember? Anyone have any experience with one of these? __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

12-06-2002, 02:26 AM	#2
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	I also forgot to say that I had a B&M shift kit installed in the tranny with the Street/Strip setup, if that's worth anything to ya. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

12-06-2002, 03:34 AM	#3
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	deep pans are good just dont get one thats stamped steel they are junk. if you are going to get one get a cast aluminum pan much more sturdy.just make sure you use the spacer for the filter that will come with deep pan otherwise u just defeat the purpose __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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