What did it set you back? How much clearance under the truck did you lose? Does it take the stock filter?

Phil

 

Guys and gals, just installed a B&M cast aluminum transmission oil pan in this weekend. Was messy but no more of that for a while since oil pan now has a DRAIN PLUG! It said 3 extra quarts, but I ended up putting in 4 quarts? Feels no difference but felt good that the tranny now is has more fluids to circulate than before. steve
p.s. Don't forget, Ford dealers sell the tranny filter 25.00 cheaper than NAPA!

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1997 XLT Supercab emerald green,4.6 auto superchip, MSD 8.5 wires and Bosch plat4 plugs, rear dual exhaust, Atlas wheels w HP 275/60/17 tires, P/F Z pads, Lund steps and quarter window shades, Outland grille guard w KC daylighters (for sale cheap), piaa 1000 in bumpers openings, Trenz billet grille, edlebrock ISA shocks, Powerslider, stainless steel fender trim, Fluidyne tranny cooler, Airaid kit, Gentex electronic compass dimming mirror,Downey SST tonneau cover(for sale cheap),A.R.E. lid, Steeda sway bar(at least it doesn't make noises like the Hellwig), newly installed B&M cast aluminum xtra 3 qt tranny pan.

 

The pan alone is 165.00 and yes it took the stock filter and I don't see much clearance lost, I measured about 3 inches and doesn't show much and looks pretty cool with the cooling fins. Everyone ought to get one of these. Main thing is the drain plug. steve

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1997 XLT Supercab emerald green,4.6 auto superchip, MSD 8.5 wires and Bosch plat4 plugs, rear dual exhaust, Atlas wheels w HP 275/60/17 tires, P/F Z pads, Lund steps and quarter window shades, Outland grille guard w KC daylighters (for sale cheap), piaa 1000 in bumpers openings, Trenz billet grille, edlebrock ISA shocks, Powerslider, stainless steel fender trim, Fluidyne tranny cooler, Airaid kit, Gentex electronic compass dimming mirror,Downey SST tonneau cover(for sale cheap),A.R.E. lid, Steeda sway bar(at least it doesn't make noises like the Hellwig), newly installed B&M cast aluminum xtra 3 qt tranny pan, Firestone Sport-Rite airbags system.

 

Thanks Steve,

Since I didn't get the towing package it is now on my short list of things to do. Where is a good place to find one? Is there one with a place for a tranny fluid temp gauge as well?

Phil

 

cphilip, I got it from my local speed shop and it available at yours also. Oh yes, there are plenty of space for the temp sensor. But I'm planning to use the Autometer temp manifold so I don't have to drill at all. For some reason after drillings hole in the pan always leaks no matter how tight it is. The only solution is a welded nut on the other side of the pan. That is why I rather spend the extra bucks to get the pan. steve

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1997 XLT Supercab emerald green,4.6 auto superchip, MSD 8.5 wires and Bosch plat4 plugs, rear dual exhaust, Atlas wheels w HP 275/60/17 tires, P/F Z pads, Lund steps and quarter window shades, Outland grille guard w KC daylighters (for sale cheap), piaa 1000 in bumpers openings, Trenz billet grille, edlebrock ISA shocks, Powerslider, stainless steel fender trim, Fluidyne tranny cooler, Airaid kit, Gentex electronic compass dimming mirror,Downey SST tonneau cover(for sale cheap),A.R.E. lid, Steeda sway bar(at least it doesn't make noises like the Hellwig), newly installed B&M cast aluminum xtra 3 qt tranny pan, Firestone Sport-Rite airbags system.

 

Good advice no doubt. Has to be better cooling anyway. Thanks again.