I was just wondering, I have a 2000 2WD truck with the 4R70W trans. Is the 4WD version of this transmission the same or is it deeper and have a drain plug??? I would like to install a pan with a drain plug and perhaps more capacity( deeper ) on my truck to simplify fluid cahnges. I know that B&M makes one that would probably work. Any comments or suggestions from anybody??? Anybody used the B&M deep pan with plug??? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks....

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2000 F150 Lariat Supercab, Oxford White/Harvest Gold, 157"WB, 5.4, 4 wheel Disc ABS, 4R70W, single fact. CD premium sound,
remote keyless entry, full leather, full power access., 3.55 LS, SRW, Class 3, and finally the correct 2.20" double-row radiator....


Mobil 1 5w30 oil with Motorcraft FL-820s
K&N Filtercharger
Penda Bedliner
Solo Radar Detector

 

I have a '00 4WD with the 4R70W but the pan doesn't have a drain plug. It has a "sump" in the middle of the pan, but I think that all 4R70W's after '97 have that style pan to keep ATF around the pickup during cornering.

Yes, I installed a B&M deep pan with drain plug. It's well worth the $165 in that it's finned for added cooling, it has a magnetic drain plug, it holds 3 extra quarts of ATF, it comes with new mounting hardware, and it looks really cool ...

Hope this helps.

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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 F-150 Lariat
'98 4.0L 5spd Jeep Wrangler Sport
'95 3.8L SC Thunderbird
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

gah: Is the drainpan stainless, chrome or what? I've seen chrome ones that are finned and add about 3 quarts. I would like to do the same thing. I also have the 4r70w.

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The truck:
Teal 1997 XLT flareside with 4.6L, auto tranny, electronic shift on the fly, 3.55LS and 4x4 ORP.

Performance mods:
Gen. 2 K&N FIPK
Superchip
True dual exhaust exiting out the back
2.5" pipe with 18" glasspacks and 18"x4" round chrome slash cut tips

Appearance:
White face gauges
Euro clear corners
01L headlights
Covercraft tonneau cover
Billet pedals
16" Modern© wheels
265/75r16 Wild Country Radial TXR tires
Factory tinted rear windows
Bug deflector

Sound system:
Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD
4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers

Other:
Bedliner
Bulldog keyless entry/remote start



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King James,
the pan is cast aluminum. There are a couple of "posts" in the bottom of the pan to support the trans filter so you don't need any kind of pickup extension. If I ever sell my truck, the pan is coming with me ...

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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 F-150 Lariat
'98 4.0L 5spd Jeep Wrangler Sport
'95 3.8L SC Thunderbird
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

woodswalker1,
I have the B&M deep pan too and am pleased with it.
GDG

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Stock Package: 2001 SuperCrew XLT, Silver, 5.4L, 4x4, 3.55 LS, Tow Package, 265x70x17, Sliding Rear Window,
Modifications: Tuff Spray-on Liner, JBA Headers Jet Black Coated, Ravin Z55 SI/DO Sideswept Catback, K&N FIPK with fabricated cold-air box and ram-air, SuperChip, ASP Pullies, 1" Thick Sheepskin seat covers (nice "seat-of-the-pants" feel!), Nerf Bars, PIAA Superwhites, 65W (9006) Fog Lights, Dual 14" Perma-Cool Fans w/ stock shroud, Baumann Shift Kit on Stage 4 with Sonnex Bypass Clutch control Valve, Pillar mounted Autometer Ultra-Lite Water and Tranny Temperature Gages, Amsoil front to back
Future mods - Roots Supercharger, modified sterio system

 

I'm new to replacing the trans. pan, so what are the benefits of replacing the stock one and does anyone have pics of what they look like? Also, ya'll say that they are extra deep. Would this not be good for an offroad vehicle that needs ground clearance? Any help would be appreciated.

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1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Supercab short bed
Options: Off Road package, Towing package, 4.6L V8, Captain's chairs, LS rear axle, green with two tone tan
Modifications: Westin Brushguard with custom brackets
Pioneer Premier cassette receiver with 6-disc CD changer
15x10 American Eagle Alloy 1189's
33x12.50x15 General Grabber Mud-Terrain
3" Performance Accesories Body Lift
Westin Nerf Bars(black)
Bosch Platinum +4
Future mods: Superchip
Spray-in-bedliner(Line-X)
KC Daylighters(a bunch)
Warn Winch with hidden mount
Rancho 4" Lift Kit
Rancho Torsion Bars
4.56 Gears
Dual Rancho 9000 shocks all the way around
36" Mud tires
16x10 or 16.5x9.75 Wheels
Dual exhaust(Ravin)
Next Generation K&N II FIPK Kit
Custom hood with air intake
Seat covers(water proof)

 

Here's a B&M pan on an F-250 or F-350, I forget which. The trans is a 4R100 and not a 4R70W but you get the idea.

B&M trans pan

The B&M pan has no effect on ground clearance, and it could withstand a much greater force than the factory steel pan. The B&M unit is very strong.

The benefits include increased ATF capacity, a drain plug, fins for cooling, increased strength, and of course great looks.


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'00 5.4L AUTO 4X4 F-150 Lariat
'98 4.0L 5spd Jeep Wrangler Sport
'95 3.8L SC Thunderbird
'02 F-350 PSD CC DRW 6SPD 4X4 Lariat (order this year)
www.hawthorn-engineering.com

 

Well then, I guess I'd better order that B&M deep pan. Its got all of the features that I am looking for and it is functional too... What more could I ask for??? Many thanks to everybody that replied... Your input and suggestions are appreciated...

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2000 F150 Lariat Supercab, Oxford White/Harvest Gold, 157"WB, 5.4, 4 wheel Disc ABS, 4R70W, single fact. CD premium sound,
remote keyless entry, full leather, full power access., 3.55 LS, SRW, Class 3, and finally the correct 2.20" double-row radiator....


Mobil 1 5w30 oil with Motorcraft FL-820s
K&N Filtercharger
Penda Bedliner
Solo Radar Detector