Does an Aluminum Stock Depth Auto Transmission Pan Drop Temp Much?

[Sean]

Compared to a stock depth painted steel pan, does an aluminum pan (stock depth) offer much in terms of extra cooling for a TH400 (or any other auto tranny)?

I will be running a dedicated transmission cooler with a fan, but I'm just wondering if spending a little more on an aluminum pan would be worthwhile (and no, increasing the depth isn't really worth the trade off to me if I have to lower the skid and lose belly clearance).

 

[arse_sidewards]

I don't think it'll drop temp enough to matter but since you already have a full belly skid you might as well go for it if the costs are close because more corrosion resistance more better.

 

[Bebop]

Compared to a stock depth painted steel pan, does an aluminum pan (stock depth) offer much in terms of extra cooling for a TH400 (or any other auto tranny)?

I will be running a dedicated transmission cooler with a fan, but I'm just wondering if spending a little more on an aluminum pan would be worthwhile (and no, increasing the depth isn't really worth the trade off to me if I have to lower the skid and lose belly clearance).

No

 

[Sean]

Thanks for the input guys.....the steel factory pan with a drain plug is like $26....the cheapest aluminum with drain plug is $83.....and I live in AZ where corrosion isn't really an issue at all.....so steel it is!