sarmeier

What's anyone's experience with the D D Mag-Hytec Transmission Pan on a 2004 48RE transmission. I am thinking of getting one. Thanks

1985cucv

i got a derale pan for half the price! and about 1/2 quart less with cooling tubes i wouldnt pay the money

crossy

I had no idea derale was still in business. i have one of their old th400 cooling tube pans on the 400 in my race truck.

TexasCTD

That can vary some from truck to truck, but IIRC most guys think they see about a 30 degree drop in temps during the hot summer months, particularly when towing. It provides 4 extra quarts as a little extra cushion and it's easier to drain it since it already has a drain. I've had it since 15K miles, and im at 129K now. I like it.

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TonyB

I like mine. Mostly for the drain plug.

The extra 4qts help in cooling when sitting at a stop light. When you start moving again, the air-oil cooler lowers the temp back to pan temps. Overall, I would say about 15-20F drop in trans temp, city driving. Not much help on the freeway.

But, I'm looking for every little bit of cooling I can get: AZ summer days can get up to 115F or more! At those temps, my trans will run at 190F on the freeway and 190-210F in the city in the summer. That's measuring temp on the hot side of the trans cooler line, coming out of the trans.

Tony

Ace

I wouldn't run a Dodge Cummins truck automatic trans without one.

sarmeier

Thanks for the replies. I'm deciding on the Derale from Summit or the Mg-Tec

1985cucv

get the derale it comes with a plug, and a temp sensor bung for a trans temp gauge at half the price!

firedoger

Is the Derale set up ready to go out of the box ? Do you need a filter extender or anything else to make it work ? I like the price of it at summit . The part is #14210 . Is this the same # everyone is using?

05 dodge

Where would you get the filter extension for the derale?

sarmeier

I lookedon Summet's website and it appears that the Derale does not come with the filter extension but they sell the extensions for about $40.

Christov

I have the Maghytech on mine. I ordered the DD for my 48RE. I wish I had a temperature gauge to give you a comparison between stock and now. All I know is the biggest issue for an automatic transmission is heat. IF I have a way to add capacity to the system for a total of 9 quarts AND have a nice magnetic drain plug too........ I am there. Sure does make maintenance easy!!

no_6_oh_no

Waste of time and money until you fix the OE trans problems.

Filter extension is an even worse waste of funds.

Save the $$ you spend on the pan and address the source of the problem. The OE pan and cooling system is more than adequate to keep temps in check plus the stupid aluminum pans are a leak waiting to happen.

1985cucv

i think my derale one is steel ill have to check on that though. my pan was cracked so i just upgraded mine i agree about the filter extension its not like the fluid is not where it should be its the same level as the stock trans pan no difference!

Ace

I'd prefer to spend the $ on a good deep pan that helps control temps to avoid problems in the first place.
Maybe for a DD that doesn't tow much.
A cast aluminum pan like the Maghytec presents a truer mating surface, comes with a better gasket and is far stronger, thus less vulnerable to road damage or offroad FOD.

I think you got that last part exactly backwards, no_6_oh_no!