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Transmission Pan Replacement

Aliass24 said:
Unfortunately the shallow pan only holds as much as stock and the deeper adds 1.75 quarts more but from doing some research some guys don’t see much difference in temps from running either pan.
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Either pan versus stock or between the deeper and shallower?
 
COTremor said:
Either pan versus stock or between the deeper and shallower?
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From the way I understand it between the deeper and shallower pan it’s only a 2-3 degree difference when hot and they both pretty much end up getting just as hot as the stock pan after driving awhile, they just don’t seem to heat up as quickly. I think the biggest benefit is the drain plug. I’m gonna go with the shallow pan, I don’t want to give up my raptor skid plate.
 
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The cooler is what will control the temperature. The additional fluid won’t help. The longer amount of time it takes to heat up will translate into a longer amount of time to cool down. The pan design with different materials and fins etc can provide some additional cooling.
 
Aliass24 said:
Unfortunately the shallow pan only holds as much as stock and the deeper adds 1.75 quarts more but from doing some research some guys don’t see much difference in temps from running either pan.
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Thank you for this info. I'll probably still go PPE at the first trans. fluid change just to get the drain plug. Now, if there was just some way to mount a remote filter for the transmission, we could change the fluid quickly and easily with a PPE or similar pan with a drain plug.
 
Got mine installed just yesterday. Bought it about a month ago and was going to install it myself but just kept getting other things to do on my only day off during the week. Ended up buying the pan from summit because Flying Wrenches had a kit but was sold out, but I still got the service kit from FW. Had a local small town dealer do it.
 

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going PPE too when i do my 30k here soon
 
Iconic5.0 said:
Got mine installed just yesterday. Bought it about a month ago and was going to install it myself but just kept getting other things to do on my only day off during the week. Ended up buying the pan from summit because Flying Wrenches had a kit but was sold out, but I still got the service kit from FW. Had a local small town dealer do it.
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Is it wrong to ask what you paid for the install?
 
Aandrews109 said:
I’ve looked and haven’t found any threads on this subject.
I tow a significant amount with my Tremor and am approaching 50k miles. Was planning to service the transmission and possibly upgrading to an Aluminum Pan with more capacity.
Anyone done this?
What has been your experience with the upgrade?
Which Pan did you choose?

Thanks!
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Raptor Transmission Cooler Install

On my off time the last two days I completed a long time goal of adding an air to oil cooler to my Tremor. Why they don't come with these from the factory is beyond me as these trucks seem like the perfect candidate for them. Word of warning: the install process is rather challenging...
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I recommend a TCM reset if you can get it done. Mine shifted funny because the viscosity and friction modifiers were replenished from the new fluid. The transmission will have learned by this point how to shift with the old fluid.

The sooner you do your first service the better. The break-in metals and clutch materials present in your system rapidly speed up wear, especially on the valve body solenoids. 30K is when these transmissions need to be serviced first imo.

The PPE pan is a nice addition. A356-T6 die-cast is super strong and very heat resistant. No leaks around the gasket area.
 
money4nuttn said:
Is it wrong to ask what you paid for the install?
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$450 labor only. Originally quoted $225 but after I dropped it off they said they would need extra labor because they had to remove the crossmember, and lift the trans because it was not the same size as the stock pan. It does say you need to do that on a 2024 5.0 and up so I didn’t fuss about it and just paid it because of the convenience.
 
Having serviced my last truck if you're going to change the pan I would definitely look for a transmission dipstick tube. If anybody still makes them. Refilling the transmission is a pain in the ass with the little dipstick and filler on the transmission
 
Bucket1 said:
Having serviced my last truck if you're going to change the pan I would definitely look for a transmission dipstick tube. If anybody still makes them. Refilling the transmission is a pain in the ass with the little dipstick and filler on the transmission
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The only one available atm for the 10R80 is useful, but the lip opening is very small. There is a thread on this on the F150 forum and it takes a long time to fill them apparently.
 
Trainmaster said:
Bear in mind the PPE pan is 100% cast and machined in China. If you're okay with that, so be it.
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This is false.

PPE products, especially their nice pans, are manufactured in the USA.

“100% cast” is disingenuous. 99% of all aluminum components on vehicles are cast, especially important parts. On the F150: steering knuckles are made of A380 cast, your front differential housing is made of A380 cast, etc.

The PPE pan has a more expensive manufacturing process than the alternatives for the 10R80; die-cast + machining is expensive and A356-T6 is stronger than A380. The PPE pan is a premium product.
 
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The normal capacity fits with all the skid plates, the deep pan does not.

We have seen close to 10 degree temp drop with the extra capacity pan, but this is a slippery slope with all the different conditions to get an exact measure of what the difference truly is.

The main benefit is replacing the factory plastic with an aluminum finned pan that has a magnetic drain plug for service. Everyone should be changing fluid in there 10spds way before your owner’s manual says to.

I’m a dealer if anyone needs help sourcing there PPE products!
 
SpaceWhiteF150 said:
The normal capacity fits with all the skid plates, the deep pan does not.

We have seen close to 10 degree temp drop with the extra capacity pan, but this is a slippery slope with all the different conditions to get an exact measure of what the difference truly is.

The main benefit is replacing the factory plastic with an aluminum finned pan that has a magnetic drain plug for service. Everyone should be changing fluid in there 10spds way before your owner’s manual says to.

I’m a dealer if anyone needs help sourcing there PPE products!
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What is the price point on yours? Standard cap, aluminum finish?
 
Now that I have a drain plug, how often would be a good interval for the filter replacement. Just did the ATF and filter with the pan at just over 26.5k miles
 
I have the email from PPE. They are made in China. Just ask them.

I always check before I buy something that can cause me great loses or safety. I did, and I was disappointed at the reply.
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"Hello
Our products are engineered and designed in house at our facility here in Las Vegas, NV. Final assembly takes place in the Asia Pacific region, with components being sourced from all around the world. This allows us to provide you with high-quality products at competitive prices. We maintain stringent standards with our manufacturing to ensure top-notch excellence. All of our products have warranties ranging anywhere from 1 year to a lifetime.

Best Regards,
Charles Lara

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Source: Form
Subject: F-150 Transmission Pan Origin
Message: Can you please tell me the County of Origin for the F-150 transmission pan? Thank you!
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