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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: Streetwize]
#2031783
03/15/16 05:31 PM
03/15/16 05:31 PM
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las vegas
70AARcuda
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master
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las vegas
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Have had great success using the factory gasket on 46rh, 46re, 42rh, 727, and 904s...On race cars using the Summit 904 cast aluminum pans...
Tony
70 AARCuda Vitamin C
71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield)
71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas)
71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: Streetwize]
#2031797
03/15/16 06:02 PM
03/15/16 06:02 PM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,108
Massillon, Ohio
cudatom
super stock
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super stock
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,108
Massillon, Ohio
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Been using a metal pan I got from A&A at the Nats back in 2001 or 2002 w/the same reusable gasket. He sold them as a pkg then. Deep pan, spacer and re-usable gasket. Never had a leak.
Ok
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: roadhazard]
#2032211
03/16/16 09:44 AM
03/16/16 09:44 AM
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Posts: 19,687
north of coder
moparx
"Butt Crack Bob"
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"Butt Crack Bob"
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north of coder
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If Superformance wants to send me enough to make a pan gasket..... "I'm your Huckleberry!"
I'll bet most MP steel pans leak between the middle 2 front holes, I'm thinking about just making a 1/4" thick steel bar "straddle Plate" and use longer bolts. If it has the slightest bow it's a clamping issue. I can assist you with that request....  how hard is that material to cut ? i would feel better using the factory plastic gasket if the sealing ribs were lots bigger, but maybe just cut my own or wait until the "proto typing"[  ] is done. 
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: Streetwize]
#2032227
03/16/16 10:15 AM
03/16/16 10:15 AM
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Posts: 13,416
Marion, South Carolina [><]
an8sec70cuda
I Live Here
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I Live Here
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Posts: 13,416
Marion, South Carolina [><]
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I never had any luck w/ the steel pans. They always leaked.
I've had the thick cast aluminum pans ever since. My old 727 had one of the factory reusable plastic gaskets on it. Reused it a few times and had no leaks. Then that trans exploded on the starting line in 2008...so that gasket is no longer w/ us.
Both of my current 727s have a regular cork gasket on them now. No leaks.
CHIP
'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: moparx]
#2032275
03/16/16 11:37 AM
03/16/16 11:37 AM
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Posts: 3,675
Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
roadhazard
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Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
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If Superformance wants to send me enough to make a pan gasket..... "I'm your Huckleberry!"
I'll bet most MP steel pans leak between the middle 2 front holes, I'm thinking about just making a 1/4" thick steel bar "straddle Plate" and use longer bolts. If it has the slightest bow it's a clamping issue. I can assist you with that request.... how hard is that material to cut ? i would feel better using the factory plastic gasket if the sealing ribs were lots bigger, but maybe just cut my own or wait until the "proto typing"[ ] is done. It cuts real nice and clean. When I make a gasket and have the pattern all drawn out on the material the first step is cut all the bolt holes with the proper sized punch. Then I'll cut out the center with a sharp utility knife. I cut about 1/2 way through the material on the 1st lap then the rest of the way on the 2nd lap, makes it easier to follow the line precisely. Then I'll cut the outer portion with a pair of scissors. A nice piece of MDF plywood on a solid surface makes things easier also.
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: Streetwize]
#2032276
03/16/16 11:39 AM
03/16/16 11:39 AM
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Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
roadhazard
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master
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Akron, Ohio U.S.A.
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Roadhazard
Tried to PM you but it said your mailbox is over the limit.
I'm definitely up for getting a piece of the material to make a pan gasket from you. need it kinda quick though.
thanks!
Bobby
I'll try and clean it out, sorry. Your best bet is to call me
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan for race car?
[Re: roadhazard]
#2032500
03/16/16 05:24 PM
03/16/16 05:24 PM
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Posts: 1,751
Graham, WA
Polarapete
top fuel
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top fuel
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Posts: 1,751
Graham, WA
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Only experience is with the 727 Can't beat a cast pan with machined surfaces  This one's a TCI I love your engine oil checking system, simple & accurate, but hardly convenient.
1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer
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Re: Best sealing Trans pan Gasket for race car?
[Re: Streetwize]
#2032823
03/17/16 12:47 AM
03/17/16 12:47 AM
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Posts: 7,506
Az
Crizila
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master
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Posts: 7,506
Az
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Cascade makes a molded, reusable rubber gasket. Bullet proof. Don't leak.
Fastest 300
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