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[theox]

This has definitely piqued my interest, as I am in the process of building a SCCA T2 car out of the Supra. I purchased the PPE Aluminum Pan (I also wanted the NPT port for a temp sensor for my AIM MxM), and when I started to evaluate the fit, I realized that it would hang down a good 1.5-2.5 inches below the undercladding. Understanding that keeping the underside as flat as possible for good aerodynamics, it wasn't something I was willing to do.

Am very interested to see fitment photos! Also, do you mind measuring and posting the dimensions of the X plan? Would like to compare to the PPE pan.

 

[Branflakes123]

Does the M pan still have magnets? I don't see any in the images above?

 

[MisterSkiz]

This is what I love to see!

Taking other tested, quality OEM parts and using them on same family of vehicles.

Great job!

 

[razorlab]

Does the M pan still have magnets? I don't see any in the images above?

The metal pans have the magnets on the filter. I’ll take some photos.

 

[razorlab]

This has definitely piqued my interest, as I am in the process of building a SCCA T2 car out of the Supra. I purchased the PPE Aluminum Pan (I also wanted the NPT port for a temp sensor for my AIM MxM), and when I started to evaluate the fit, I realized that it would hang down a good 1.5-2.5 inches below the undercladding. Understanding that keeping the underside as flat as possible for good aerodynamics, it wasn't something I was willing to do.

Am very interested to see fitment photos! Also, do you mind measuring and posting the dimensions of the X plan? Would like to compare to the PPE pan.

Yea I can do that. Do you have dimensions of the OEM you can share?

If you don’t want to cut I bet the M3/M4 pan would work better but let’s see what the measurements say first. I might just buy a M3/4 pan as well… for science.

I was looking at the PPE pan as well for the NPT port but I already log trans temp from the ECU.

 

[theox]

Yea I can do that. Do you have dimensions of the OEM you can share?

If you don’t want to cut I bet the M3/M4 pan would work better but let’s see what the measurements say first. I might just buy a M3/4 pan as well… for science.

I was looking at the PPE pan as well for the NPT port but I already log trans temp from the ECU.

I ended up just measuring it while it was on the car to estimate rough fit. I took a pic.

Now, thats from the joint between the pan and the trans to the attachment rail for the undercladding. I measured the PPE pan at 3 inches in depth. So it'll hang a little over 1/2 inch below the undercladding. We can use the depth measurements for the X pan and M3/4 pan to get a comparison.

Interestingly, I wonder if that underside shot of the GT4 is how it races. Do they put any undercladding in the center? Anyone know? The GT4 shot above appears to be missing the undercladding attachment rails in my pic. ?

 

[racebuild]

I ended up just measuring it while it was on the car to estimate rough fit. I took a pic.

Now, thats from the joint between the pan and the trans to the attachment rail for the undercladding. I measured the PPE pan at 3 inches in depth. So it'll hang a little over 1/2 inch below the undercladding. We can use the depth measurements for the X pan and M3/4 pan to get a comparison.

Interestingly, I wonder if that underside shot of the GT4 is how it races. Do they put any undercladding in the center? Anyone know? The GT4 shot above appears to be missing the undercladding attachment rails in my pic. ?

Cooler trans > a little bit of dirty airflow.

Cooler trans : lower temps = longer sessions, less breakdown of the fluid, less wear, extended life.

Also the rest of the car isn’t a full flat bottom so you won’t see any negative effects from removing that small section of paneling to fit a larger pan which is also fairly flat.

 

[zrk]

small section of paneling

Most people with PPE pan just cut out a square. It fits flush then.

 

[Rocksandblues]

Great info! Thank you for taking the time to share

 

[razorlab]

@theox @Branflakes123

Measurements of the X3/X5/M5 trans pan + photos of the filter with magnents

Highest point of the main cooling fins, 81mm:

Lowest point of the main cooling fins, 70mm:

Filter:

Magnets on the filter:

 

[kaj]

How did I miss this? I'm definitely in.

 

[theox]

Cooler trans > a little bit of dirty airflow.

Cooler trans : lower temps = longer sessions, less breakdown of the fluid, less wear, extended life.

Also the rest of the car isn’t a full flat bottom so you won’t see any negative effects from removing that small section of paneling to fit a larger pan which is also fairly flat.

Its not a zero-sum game, there are alternative methods to cooling, like upgrading the heat exchanger.

 

[theox]

@theox @Branflakes123

Measurements of the X3/X5/M5 trans pan + photos of the filter with magnents

Highest point of the main cooling fins, 81mm:

Lowest point of the main cooling fins, 70mm:

Filter:

Magnets on the filter:

Thanks man, this is helpful. Its actually deeper than the PPE pan! If you don't mind, would love to see some pics if you decide to do a cutout to accommodate the pan.

 

[FuzzyRev]

I mean, it might be an upgrade, but without extensive testing we wont know. The underside of the GT4 is shown above as it comes, and as it races, which is almost identical to the street version.

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