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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: wideboots on April 23, 2006, 08:39:00 am

Title: 700R4 Auto Trans Deep Pan - To Buy or Not To Buy????
Post by: wideboots on April 23, 2006, 08:39:00 am

I've got nine hours to make this decision.    On e bay there is a 700R4 chrome deep transmission pan for sale for like $17.00 brand new.  I just put a new 700R4 in my 78 Chevy truck.  I've been told a deep pan adds more fluid which keeps the trans fluid cooler therefore extending trans life.  This sounds logical to me.  My question is: Are any other changes required to put a deep pan on my trans such as a lowered pick-up or extended dip stick.  Oh yeah, in case someone else is interested in one of these the item number on e bay is 7938247304.  There are about 10 still available.  Hopefully someone is home today to answer this question before my time runs out.  Thanks guys.    

Title: Re: 700R4 Auto Trans Deep Pan - To Buy or Not To Buy????
Post by: 123 pugsy on April 23, 2006, 08:31:00 am

No rush with Fatrodders.They have a lot of stock,I'm sure.I was looking for a power steering pulley that they had for $30.00.I found one with a different item # for $25.00.After the listing is over ,they will start more listings.

Title: Re: 700R4 Auto Trans Deep Pan - To Buy or Not To Buy????
Post by: wideboots on April 23, 2006, 11:40:00 am

Yeah, I have noticed with fatrodder that you have to look at the whole store to get the best offering.  Sometimes as much as $20.00 from the first page to the last on the same part.  Thanks.  

Title: Re: 700R4 Auto Trans Deep Pan - To Buy or Not To Buy????
Post by: Ziptar on April 29, 2006, 07:15:00 am

I don't see any problems with a deep pan. I don't see whyyou couldn't use a standard Pickup and dipstick either. Just make sure it has a drain plug, that's the main reason why I want a deep pan for my 700R4.  

1979 Silverado C10 w/ Olds 5.7 Diesel

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Title: Re: 700R4 Auto Trans Deep Pan - To Buy or Not To Buy????
Post by: wideboots on April 29, 2006, 07:33:00 am

Thanks Ziptar.  The drain plug was the same reason I wanted the deep pan.  Very handy.  They are still listed so I think I am going to go ahead and buy one.  Can't beat the price.