Derale trans pan ,ground clearance?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bedford Ma.
Derale trans pan ,ground clearance?
I recently obtained a Derale transmission pan for my `96 coupe,and I was curious to know if anyone else using one of these pans has expieriencd any ground clearance problems.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bedford Ma.
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I like to use stamped steel pans on a street car. If you do bump it on a speed bump, or something similar, it will dent. Cast aluminum pans are a great way to go, but I have seen a few crack open when hit hard enough.
The Derale is my favorite stamped pan. Derale should toss me a few bucks
for promoting them so well.
The Derale is my favorite stamped pan. Derale should toss me a few bucks
for promoting them so well.
Melting Slicks
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
My Derale pan is about 1 1/2 inches lower than the stock one. It poses no problems for me and I am getting ready to install a Kevco 7 qt. oil pan. My clearance is about the same as I had with my C3 with the larger oil pan, but I do avoid speed bumps.
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