Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) D vs. DD Trans Pan

[Mike760]

Is there much difference in upgrading to the deep transmission pan vs. the double deep pan?

 

[DieselMinded]

http://www.dodgedieseldatabase.com/tranny_pans.htm

 

[Joe Mc]

Increased capacity = better/more fluid exchange = increased cooling. Go the DD for the extra $ your trans & TC will thank you. MHO

 

[Mark Craig]

Mike760,



We have found that too much fluid will not drop the temp any more than just the right amount on increase. Two quarts seems to be the amount that gets you the drop in fluid temps just like the ones that add 6-8 quarts. The PML pans get you the two quarts and save you a lot of money on costs too. Plus they are not powder coated, it's a very good insulator and you want to get the heat out not hold it in when you pay for an increased capacity pan. The PML pans are clear anodized to look good but really throw the heat off. As a general rule we see 20-30 degrees temp drop with a PML pan.



Mark @ DPPI

 

[Mike760]

Thanks for the info everyone!

 

[Fishin Guide]

I agree with the transmission pans. Some feel that some is good, more must be better. I can honestly say that I have not had any negative impact with the single deep and what was recommended in my application.



Dave

 

[rrausch]

I've got a MagHytec single deep pan and have never had any problems. Plus, I change my fluid myself, and another few pounds of pan would be more difficult to manage... while on my back on the freakin' concrete!

 

[Fishin Guide]

I've got a MagHytec single deep pan and have never had any problems. Plus, I change my fluid myself, and another few pounds of pan would be more difficult to manage... while on my back on the freakin' concrete!

No kidding!



Dave

 

[dodger22]

I had a double deep Mag Hytech pan installed over a year ago to reduce trans temps and imho it wasn't worth the expense. I am now looking at adding an auxillary cooler under the bed with either a switch or temp. operated fan to control overheating.



Richard

 

[Joe Mc]

So, more fluid to move through whatever cooling system you have = no increased cooling ? ? ? Don't think so. Why not stay with the stock pan then . . .

 

[Mike760]

I got the DD pan since it wasn't that much more. Mag-hytec is only a little ways down the road from me. Hopefully I will get it installed tomorrow. I have to finish the edm injectors first. I'm going to Reno on Monday (450mi) so I'll be watching the transmission temps...

 

[Joe Mc]

Have fun with the injectors - highly recommend these http://www.lib.uaa.alaska.edu/~tibor/DD-Injector-Install-Instructions.pdf instructions and start with the #6 injector first it's the most difficult to get the line nut loose on it's all downhill from there though.