scotts94_z28

Ok so I'm going to be order all the stuff for my converter install this week which is the SS4000, trans go HD2 shift kit, and B&M 24K cooler. I have heard that since an aftermarket converter takes less fluid then the stock one a bigger pan should be used as well to make up for the lost fluid capacity. Anyone have any suggestions on which one to run preferably one with a drain plug?

scotts94_z28

anyone?

jimmyblue

iTrader: (11)

Volume in the converter doesn't matter, you just fill to
dipstick level regardless.

I like the truck pan because it's durable (took off a deep
aluminum one because I kept tagging speed bumps with it
and steel will just dent, not crack). Do not have the P/N
but any older (like '02) Silverado pan ought to do. Check
the PerformanceTrucks site classifieds maybe. Later on
they eliminated the drain plug I gather. The truck pan
and truck filter put the pickup deeper in the juice which
can help with hard-cornering pickup starvation if the
fluid level is low.

mullenh

iTrader: (1)

you already have 12+ quarts of capacity it is not a problem and the converter capacity has nothing to do with trans capacity

JNorris

iTrader: (4)

I run the truck pan w/plug as well.

MOre info is in this thread.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/458345-part-gm-deep-pan.html



John

Cop Car

iTrader: (14)

the bigger pan is used for cooling. i used a 2 quart B&M pan.. still hangs down to low for my prefrences...

yes a smaller aftermarket converter is going to take less fluid, but its not that much less.

mullenh

iTrader: (1)

all that is going to happen is the smaller converter will displace a bit less fuid. just fill to dip stick and don't wory about it.