Ford Racing Trans-Pan

[DSM Storm]

Hey guys, im going to be picking up a FTVB, and a ford racing trans pan. Im wondering what type of filter it takes? Does it use a factory filter or is a special filter needed since its a deeper pan? Also...what do you guys recommend for ATF? I was going to go with the valvoline Mercon V synthetic. Any other good choices?

Thanks,
Storm

 

[bgstew6]

have no clue about the pan..but our tranny's take Mercron III

 

[ACSVT]

How deep is it? It might need the 4x4 filter.

 

[L YEAH]

Can you use the FTVB with the stock pan?

 

[Skrapmetal]

Can you use the FTVB with the stock pan?

Yes, but it's worth it to upgrade to a larger pan while you've got the fluid dropped anyway. Bigger pan -> more fluid -> cooler tranny temps.

 

[ChrisNelson]

I would highly recommend the Moroso pan.

 

[L YEAH]

Yes, but it's worth it to upgrade to a larger pan while you've got the fluid dropped anyway. Bigger pan -> more fluid -> cooler tranny temps.

Thank you.

 

[Scuba-Matt]

If your lowered your going to want the Moroso pan. The drain plug on the 4x4 pan sits to low. I'll be changing mine soon from the 4x4 to the Moroso.

 

[nastynivek]

Hey guys, im going to be picking up a FTVB, and a ford racing trans pan. Im wondering what type of filter it takes? Does it use a factory filter or is a special filter needed since its a deeper pan? Also...what do you guys recommend for ATF? I was going to go with the valvoline Mercon V synthetic. Any other good choices?

Thanks,
Storm

DO NOT use Mercon V. It'll eat away all the seals in the Lightning's tranny.

Dexron III/Mercon is the correct fluid.

 

[DSM Storm]

DO NOT use Mercon V. It'll eat away all the seals in the Lightning's tranny.

Dexron III/Mercon is the correct fluid.

I figured the Mercon V would be a better choice since it supersedes the Mercon fluid. I guess ill stick with what it calls for. I will look into the moroso pan BTW.

Storm

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

I figured the Mercon V would be a better choice since it supersedes the Mercon fluid. I guess ill stick with what it calls for. I will look into the moroso pan BTW.

Storm

Get the Moroso pan. You'll be happy you did.

 

[DSM Storm]

I also wanted to ask, I was probably going to go with Valvoline, from what I can see... alot are going with royal purple. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Storm

 

[TXRickC]

I just ditched the 4x4 pan for the Moroso pan last weekend (4x4 pan uses a FT-114 filter while the Moroso uses the stock FT-113 filter) Do not put Mercon V in the Lightning, Mercon/DexronIII is what it requires. The Motorcraft is good enough.

The drain plug on the 4x4 hangs down and it got rubbed a few times which is why I made the switch.

 

[ACSVT]

Yep, get the Moroso pan.

 

[ChrisNelson]

I also wanted to ask, I was probably going to go with Valvoline, from what I can see... alot are going with royal purple. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Storm

I'd just stick with the Valvoline. When you drop the pan you are only draining about 1/3 of the fluid and you do not want to end up with a blend of regular and synthetic fluids.