PML GM 4L80E, 4L85E Deep 1.5 Quarts Over Transmission Pan

Description

Volume: 1.5 qts. over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

Number of Bolts: 17

PML designed this pan for vehicles with 4L80E, 4L85E transmission and needing a space saving, high quality pan.

Benefits:

1 1/2 quarts of extra capacity over the stock pan
Less than 1 inch larger than the stock pan
Drain hole and magnetic drain plug for easy fluid changes
Finned for cooling
Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
Machined flat gasket sealing surface
Can optionally be machined for a temperture sending unit
The distance from the flange surface to the inside bottom of the pan is approximately 2.6 inches. This is about the same as the stock pan so the bottom of the pan supports the filter. A custom filter, extension or support is not needed.

Applications

Typical Applications:

Muscle cars such as Camaros, Chevelles
1993 to 1996 Hummer H1 (see note)
Custom hot rods
Trucks with skid plates
Vans

Always verify your transmission and clearance. Vehicle configurations vary.

Many 1997 and newer vehicles have the frame cross member or exhaust running under the rear of the stock pan and do not have enough clearance for this pan. See PML Part Number 9437 for a transmission pan that clears the frame or exhaust.

PML also makes a 4L80E, 4L85E pan that is 3 3/4 quarts over stock. It is Part Number 9167.

Note for Hummer H1: This pan can fit on 1993 to 1996 H1 Hummers, but the frame cross member is very close. Check your Hummer to verify the clearance.

Jaguar XJS models with the 4L80 transmission have a stock pan specific to the Jaguar. PML does not make a replacement pan for the Jaguar XJS 4L80 stock pan.

Installations

1929 Model A

Mike at HGM Transmission Controllers updated his Model A with a 4L80 transmission and a PML pan.

Images show (from left to right): the Model A, the ground clearance with the PML pan installed, and a view from the bottom up of the PML pan installed.

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1967 Chevrolet Nova SS

Ron installed this PML transmission pan in the polish finish on his 1967 Nova Super Sport with a 502 Ramjet.

From left to right: 1967 Nova SS, 502 Ramjet engine, Stock 4L80 transmission pan

From left to right: 4L80 transmission valve body and filter, PML pan installed on Nova, PML pan looking from back to front

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Specifications

Drain Hole and Location for Temperature Sending Unit

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Image shows the rear and driver's side of the pan where the drain hole is located. All pans include a magnetic drain plug along with the mounting bolts.

On the passenger's side, the pan has a location that can be machined for an aftermarket temperature sending unit.

If you would like PML to drill and tap a boss, there is a machining charge. A plug for the hole is included. The standard size is 1/8 NPT. If another size is needed, please call or email.

Filter

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There are two different filters for the 4L80. PML recommends the Early Model filter for this transmission pan. Example part numbers are:

GM OEM part number 08684221
Pioneer Filter Part Number 746052
Wix 58917

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A filter extension is not needed.

The installer must verify fitment and installation. Be sure to check that the filter sits correctly.

Gasket

PML recommends a cork or cork composite gasket with our GM 4L80, 4L80E transmission pans. For example, Mahle Part Number W39379. This gasket is about 0.070 inches thick. Many other manufacturers also make cork/cork composite gaskets for the 4L80 transmission that would work great with this PML transmission pan. This is just an example.

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