Feeler::: Deep Sump Tranny Pan For Nag 1

Well with all the talk on how heat is really bad for our transmission,we 'BT'decided to
take a crack at designing one that is effective as well as affordable.I have all the parts
needed on the way to me as I type this.

What Im wondering is should we do both more capacity or maybe just add some cooling fins?My thinking is both.So as usual when Im brain storming on new products I like to
include the good people of LX Forums.So post up as Im always open to discussion.At this time I have no clue what the cost will be so please dont ask.I will update this thread within the next week or two with a approximate price.

Thoughts? Ideas?

 

I was toying with the idea & ralking to a manufacture hear on the west coast. What comes to mind is with more capacity how much lower the pan would be with a car with a sport/lower supension?

 

I gave Cam my extra tranni pan with the drain plug, Talk to him Scott!

 

Thanks bro,I asked him about 50 times for it.I guess he just doesnt love me:cry:

I have everything I need on the way Thanks anyways.

It wont be lower then your exhaust so no worrys.

 

how much of a benefit would we see from keeping the tranny cooler?

i mean clearly its not a substitute for having your transmission built by like SHR or something....but is it something that could at least keep you on safer ground until that time comes?

 

Well the theory of a deep sump tranny pan is not new by any means.Been around for a long time.But from what I have read,its the heat that kills these transmissions.By no means do I think a deep pan will be instead of a beefed up tranny but help it maybe last longer as well as your stock unit.

Pretty much the same theory as a deep sump oil pan.More capacity of fliud would mean slower viscosity break down,not to mention longer to heat up.

 

Scott, I would be very interested here as I have seen some increase in temps in those hot lap situations at the track. The drain plug, coupled with an extra quart or two and some fins/tubes on the bottom for cooling would be pretty nice.

The only thing you may need to take some time on is an extension for the tranny filter to ensure it stays fully submerged at the bottom of the pan vice hanging up high with all the oil sloshing below it.

 

Already figured out Glad you like the idea.

 

ok so how is this idea better than a transmission cooler? I would run one on top of my transmission cooler if it ment even cooler temps

 

Not better, but complimentary to the factory cooler plus the 14 x 10 external w/fan.

 

Exactly.

 

I'd be interested.