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Old 04-07-2005, 05:39 PM
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Going w/ a 4200/2.35 str stall and have a 24k cooler. Do I need the pan also? Thanks!
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Old 04-07-2005, 07:29 PM
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It's not mandatory but it really could help, the cooling benefits and extra fluid are good insurance to have with a bigger stall like that IMO.
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Keep an eye on your temps if you FTRA, but it is probably not needed if you have a 160 T-stat and matching fan settings
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Old 04-08-2005, 02:39 PM
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I have none of those parts...
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I do not think you really need one but I bought one of the GM truck pans (GM part # 24215535) with the drain plug. The drain plug is really handy and it holds about 1.5qts more fluid than the stock F-body pan.


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Old 04-08-2005, 08:26 PM
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I did all the precautions possible for my tranny; cooler, deep pan, & trans temp gauge.
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Old 04-09-2005, 03:53 AM
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Thanks for the input! Something to consider. I will be down there anyway...
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a larger pan is a good idea. ill be doing one soon myself
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Originally Posted by BoneSS
Going w/ a 4200/2.35 str stall and have a 24k cooler. Do I need the pan also? Thanks!
With that stall you need to replace the LOST fluid that happened with the use of a smaller converter.
The smaller converter uses about 2 Qt's less fluid and that is lost in your system that is one reason that there can be cooling problems in some setups!
always go for an increase in the system of no less than 1 Qt more that stock for a converter more than 2000 rpm over stock.
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Originally Posted by Yank
With that stall you need to replace the LOST fluid that happened with the use of a smaller converter.
The smaller converter uses about 2 Qt's less fluid and that is lost in your system that is one reason that there can be cooling problems in some setups!
always go for an increase in the system of no less than 1 Qt more that stock for a converter more than 2000 rpm over stock.
Good luck

thats good info.i never knew that.
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Thanks--that is some great info. Looks like I need to change the tranny fluid while I am in there
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Is it a must though? Concerned about ground clearance.
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What pans do you all have?
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I have a Y3000 2.0 STR in my 01 Z28. I have a B&M 24K cooler and a B&M 3Qt. deeper aluminum pan. My trans temps on the freeway (hot day or cold) never rise above 140F. In town my temps run a little higher between 150 & 175 depending on the outside temperature. I live in a very warm climate.

If your vehicle is NOT lowered, go for the B&M 3Qt. aluminum pan.

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Thanks for the input!
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How about the TCI pan that Speed Inc sales? 2 qts extra...
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the more capacity the better.
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Any quality deeper ALUMINUM pan is the way to go, they are more expensive than the steel counterparts, however they disapate heat better.

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I think I will just get the B&M.
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Originally Posted by BoneSS
I think I will just get the B&M.
Good choice, providing your vehicle IS NOT LOWERED. This pan hangs down low, on my stock height vehicle I have 5" clearance from the ground to the bottom of the pan.

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