PPE Transmission Pan

[CarbonSteel]

I picked one of these up to install when I change the fluid. This thing is a beast and has a drain plug with integral magnet and the ability to add a temp probe if desired.

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[BDinTX]

Nice find! Let us know how the trans service goes.

 

[cs2k]

Is this the version with the 1 extra quart, 1.5 extra quart or the 2.5 extra quart of capacity?

When you install it, i'd love to know
- How much extra height does it add to your transmission pan? I have an engine/transmission skid and there isn't a ton of room between the skid and the trans pan.
- How much improvement do you notice in terms of its cooling performance?
- How does the quality of the builtin filter look compared to the OEM unit?
- This unit doesn't seem to have the builtin magnets (other than the plug) like the OEM unit, are additional magnets present?

 

[CarbonSteel]

Is this the version with the 1 extra quart, 1.5 extra quart or the 2.5 extra quart of capacity?

When you install it, i'd love to know
- How much extra height does it add to your transmission pan? I have an engine/transmission skid and there isn't a ton of room between the skid and the trans pan.
- How much improvement do you notice in terms of its cooling performance?
- How does the quality of the builtin filter look compared to the OEM unit?
- This unit doesn't seem to have the builtin magnets (other than the plug) like the OEM unit, are additional magnets present?

- This is the 1.5QT extra capacity pan
- Attached are the dimensions of the pan. I have a MC skid system, but in all the photos that I have seen with it mounted, clearance should not be an issue.
- Given that the skid plate system blocks most of the air, I would not expect to have any appreciable change in cooling performance (up or down), but will see once I change it out.
- The filter is removable as is the OEM on a Wrangler. The PPE filter is very well built, and it is quite a bit larger than the OEM (not interchangeable).
- The PPE pan does not have additional magnets--only the drain plug, but that magnet is about 3/4" in diameter.

 

[J0E]

That looks like a must have pan if you don't have skids. I don't yet and high centered my JLR on the auto transmission pan. All 4 wheels spun easily, I'd say 95% of the weight was on the pan. I was pretty nervous when my buddy pulled me out, but all it did was scratch the hell out of the pan. The offending rock didn't have any sharp points and I got lucky.

I'll get skids when I get new axles/lift. But if you've got full skids, I don't see much benefit to upgrading the pan.

It's an amazing looking pan, too bad you can see it unless you're under the Jeep.

 

[CarbonSteel]

But if you've got full skids, I don't see much benefit to upgrading the pan.

For me a few things:

1. Increased oil capacity vs. OEM
2. Magnetic drain plug to facilitate a few drain and refill to replace most of the fluid so that I do not have to drop the pan.
3. Larger filter media vs. OEM

 

[JuzaMe]

PPE makes very nice products. I have their pans installed on my 05' Duramax, both engine and trans. I did notice lower trans temps when pulling heavy loads.

 

[aformenius]

Did you have any issues with the oil pan making contact with the exhaust tube?
I seem to be having that issue with this pan atm.

 

[CarbonSteel]

Did you have any issues with the oil pan making contact with the exhaust tube?
I seem to be having that issue with this pan atm.

I actually sold mine for this reason--I bought the powder coated version and did not want to grind on the pan; note that PPE states for the 3.6L you may have to grind the fins down.

PPE has since introduced a new pan that is properly designed and is already machined to clear the exhaust pipe. With that said, the other thing that I did not like was the proprietary filter they use versus the OEM filter.

 

[Hercules]

So I’m literally at the step of replacing the pan today- and I noticed the bolt holes were larger on the pan ppe sent me. The part number is 228053400. Looks like a pan for a ecodiesel hero GC. (I assume that’s grand Cherokee?). PPE is obviously closed. Great. I just looked at their sight again, and it lists 228153400 part number, different. I’m assuming the pan I have is incompatible? If so, I’ll have to throw the oem pan back on, get PPE to switch and install the new pan when it comes in. Am I missing something?

 

[2020 Rubi]

I picked one of these up to install when I change the fluid. This thing is a beast and has a drain plug with integral magnet and the ability to add a temp probe if desired.

 

[2020 Rubi]

I also have this pan. When I'm wheeling at an extreme vertical angle, I lose the ability to shift into reverse. The R just blinks. If I put it in drive it goes D 6th gear at a stop. If I go to Manual it says M first gear but it's actually in sixth gear. I had the correct amount of fluid the first time I had this problem. I've since over filled the fluid level by a 1/2 quart. I still have the same problem. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to fix it? Once I get my Jeep onto level ground it goes back to functioning normally.

 

[Hercules]

Not yet. But that sure is weird. I’ll keep an eye out when I wheel in a couple of weeks

 

[2020 Rubi]

I recommend testing it out before you get yourself in a bad situation. Climb something steep and just stop on the incline. Sit a few seconds and then move the shifter to reverse. Hopefully yours will still go into reverse. Good Luck.
FYI: The pan looks great. The install was easy. I'm hoping I can find a fix and not have to replace the pan, but I need it working properly when I'm wheeling.

 

[azjl#3]

sounds like not a pan problem, other issue you had or now have.

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