727 deep steel pan

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I recall reading somewhere about a 46re pan that you could buy new that included a pan, rubber gasket and filter.
Does any have any info on this item?

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i would need a filter extension and filter what parts did you use?
 
i would need a filter extension and filter what parts did you use?

Do a search for "727 filter extender" on ebay. You'll find them for less than $20.

For a filter, I just go to the parts store around the corner. They usually have them on the shelf.
 
Cheap is GOOD!
Last winter I scored an old school deep finned aluminum pan. It goes with the rest of my 70s-80s vibe look.
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I have a stall laying round, and a small cooler. Probably need to get the biggest score I can fit in there but that deep pan will help! If I can kick this damn double pneumonia I'd love to get back out there and work on the Mopar!
 
Great way on a street driver to wipe out the tranny!
Use the std pan & use a good oil cooler.
 
A deep cast aluminum pan hanging down there is much more likely to be damaged by road hazards. On top of that, a cast aluminum pan cracks or breaks (leaks) where a steal pan will dent (not leak) when struck by said road hazard.

Many transmissions have been ruined by the owners decision to install a cast aluminum pan
 
Well I dove into the rabbit hole on this one. eBay is the cheapest route for everything. This is the pan I went with
Transmission Oil Pan for Dodge Ram 1500 2500 3500 Pickup Durango Dakota | eBay

They have an offer option, I offered 27.99 with free shipping and they accepted.

Best price on the mopar gasket with free shipping Transmission Oil Pan Gasket Mopar 02464324AC for sale online | eBay

This 727 filter extension has an offer option, I offered $15.50 and they accepted For Dodge 518, 618, & 727 14010 Deep Transmission Pan Filter Extender | eBay

I got the WIX filter from my local parts store just for convenience. All told I spent just under $85 for the whole swap with tax and shipping included. Hopefully worth the extra capacity and drain plug. We shall see.
 
A deep cast aluminum pan hanging down there is much more likely to be damaged by road hazards. On top of that, a cast aluminum pan cracks or breaks (leaks) where a steal pan will dent (not leak) when struck by said road hazard.

Many transmissions have been ruined by the owners decision to install a cast aluminum pan

LOL, my headers hang down lower than the pan.
The alloy pan will seal better for obvious reasons.
And there are claims that the more rigid design helps reduce trans case flex. You can stick a temperature sensor in them.Better heat disbursement, blah, blah.
 
Run whatever you want, but the fact is lots of trans have been fried because of cast aluminum pans- that would have been fine with a stock one. My buddy has a trans shop and he hates them.
 
No point having one if you don't need it. They are expensive as well.
 
Run whatever you want, but the fact is lots of trans have been fried because of cast aluminum pans- that would have been fine with a stock one. My buddy has a trans shop and he hates them.
Run whatever you want, but the fact is lots of trans have been fried because of cast aluminum pans- that would have been fine with a stock one. My buddy has a trans shop and he hates them.
You’ve said this twice now, and the pan in question is still made out of steel. This is a stock steel replacement for the overdrive version of a 727. Steel not aluminum.
 
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