With aftermarket deep tranny pans, what kind of filter are you guys using? Just the stocker?

 

yea?!? i dont know if they make an aftermarket one or not! might look into that though. but all of the people i know used the stock one!

 

There is a factory deep pan that is used on GM trucks. Pick up about 1 quart additional capacity.

Part # pan 24229658 $38.41

Part# filter/gasket 24208576 $31.38

Both are available through an AC-Delco warehouse or GM dealer. The pricing reflects what you should be able to buy it for through an AC-Delco warehouse. The pan may have a drain plug as well. I'll be able to find out if it does by Monday.
GM Parts Direct sells as well
24229658 $38.37

24208576 $32.98

 

I vaguely remember hearing something about being able to use a bigger filter when you upgrade to a deeper pan.

 

If you buy a truck pan all you need is the truck filter, it's a little longer. If you get an aftermarket pan it comes with an extension for a stock filter.

 

my b@m came with a plastic piece that allowed my stock filter to go deeper.

 

The above posts are correct. If you use the GM deep pan, you'll need the OEM "deep" filter. The deep pans no longer come with drainplugs, unless where you buy it from has old stock.

If you buy an aftermarket deep pan, you'll need to use a stock filter unless otherwise specified from the instructions.

 

B&M is the pan I will be using, I use the aluminum one on our race car. It comes with a drain plug and soon to have a bung for a temp sensor. I am waiting for that one!

 

What is the difference between deep pan filters and shallow pan filters?
If I run a stock filter with my deep pan, will I run into any trouble?

 

The OEM "deep" filters are taller, so that they sit in the deeper pan correctly. If you use a shallow pan filter in a GM deep pan, you can suck air on hard acceleration or turns, and you run the risk of the filter falling out of the pump.

 

The reports I've read on this forum have said that the deep pan only keeps the fluid about 2 degrees cooler on average. If that's the case, why would anyone bother?

 

Drain plugs.