The heat wrap is just touching the pan, which is fine with Joe as it should not cause any trouble. He re-torqued the pan bolts after the trans went through a heat cycle, but they were fine. Had to buy a new one as I was unable to get the drain plug out of the old one - and I tried everything! Click on a small image to view larger in a new tab or window. Configurations vary so always check your vehicle to verify transmission and clearance. The filter will pick up from the same place. The filter has a long pick up long tube in the middle.
Information is for reference only. Some Jeeps and a few Dodge vehicles have skid plates that limit clearance. Click on image to view larger. If you measure, it will seem very close. .
For a larger picture, please click on one of the above images. Previous temps were in the 205-215 degree range with ambient temp of 95 degrees pulling 7% grade. Pan adds 4 quarts additional capacity to all other applicable transmissions. I see the manuf now makes it clear that the drain plug should be finger tight only. Left driver side of pan and drain hole. The bosses on the inside are for the drain hole and an optional temperature sensor hole.
No modifications to the dipstick are needed. If we still had our Durango, I'd put one on it too. There is not enough space. Please see below for a customer who provided information on his skid plate modifications. Having had the pan on for a while, I can say it was money well spent. Started in 1999, aFe Power is known for its innovative design and manufacturing standards with regard to filters and cold air intakes for most road-going vehicles. You do not have to join facebook to view.
Be sure to read my original post as to what I though was the best choice of gasket and pan seal. An example of a cork gasket is Transmaxx 72300, shown below. The filter will pick up from the same place. Skid Plates: If you have a skid plate, you may need to move it downwards away from the transmission pan. Very well made pan, heavy duty cast aluminum, with milled mounting area.
See to read about this install. No filter support or extension is needed. Filter extensions are included for those applications that require the filter to be moved closer to the bottom of the pan. Click on image to view larger in a new tab or window. Seen more commonly on 2006 and older trucks.
It is the responsiblility of the installer to verify filter and fitment. Optional Machining for Temperature Sending Unit This pan has a location on the driver's side that can be machined for a temperature sending unit. The pick up tube is short and located close to the end of the filter. He report that the install was quick and simple. No filter support or extension is needed.
Installations 2008 Ram 2500 6. We are making more, available May 14, 2019. The exhaust is difficult to re-route. It is the responsiblility of the installer to verify filter and fitment. Make sure to adjust your bands, and replace filter when doing this mod. Replacement brand parts are the most affordable solution for all of your replacement needs! Click on image to view larger.