nitrousn,

Yes when you get the pan you will see an area that is twice as thick as the rest of the pan on the inside in the shape of a U. That is the boss that is cast in for you to put the sending unit.

Mark @ DPPI

 

I DO understand that past a certain size, you may not increase the cooling rate. But a larger pan WILL slow down the rate of temp increase under extreme conditions - like a slow heavy hill climb. Also, doesn't a bigger pan throw off more heat in the airstream ?
IMHO, this slower rate of increase, more than out weighs the extra heat stored by more ATF in the pan, and is the reason for my original statement.

Just my theory - no hard data!

RJ

 

thanks a lot mark. one other thought as far as keeping the pan looking decent. i live in upper michigan a salt belt area. if i was to paint the pan with clear lacquor[sp] will that hold heat like powder coating does? thanks again.---pete

 

rjohnson,

Hey I bet were both right to some extent, that's what makes these sites so good, you get so much exchange of ideas that everybody get a good shot at gaining some knowledge.

Mark @ DPPI

 

nitrousn,

No a light coat just to keep it "sealed" shouldn't make much difference, plus powder coating is so thick that's the main reason it holds heat so well.

Mark @ DPPI

 

My truck runs consistently 20 to 25 degrees cooler with the Mag-Hytec when towing my 3 horse slant with a load of horses, coolers and tack. Think I will just leave it on and trust my gage.

 

Seems to me, if you clear coat, you have to scuff the surface for it to stay on, which will show. You might look into POR-15 for a coating. I put some on my frame and it holds well. It goes on VERY thin.
Don

 

reason i asked about the lacquer is that i have lpw covers on my mud racer on the dana 44 and 60 and it has held up excelent. i just cleaned then and gave them several coats. i only asked because of the heat comparing the cast vs powder coated.

 

nitrousn,

The paint will almost make no difference transfer wise, it's very thin and will not effect the overall heat reduction. Powder Coating is very thick and has a lot of "solids" in it, that's what makes it such a good insulator.

Mark @ DPPI