Has anyone on here actually changed the transmission oil pan on their A6 C6 as yet?
I've searched around, and there's been some discussion about it, and there's a dedicated thread for the LG billet aluminum pan, but I haven't seen a single picture or other evidence that anyone has done this mod on a C6!? Surely, that can't be the case?!
I'm only asking because I'm in the middle of an oil filter/oil pan change, trying to get more capacity and a better flowing filter, only to discover that the B&M pan (which, admittedly, I had originally purchased for my truck) doesn't fit. The problem is that B&M pan has a bulge sticking out the back of it (pictures below) in which the sensor bung and the drain plug is located, and that hump hits against the crossmember on the rear cradle, so no dice. In fairness it's advertised as a 2010-up Camaro pan, so I should've known better. But, it won't go to waste, as I'm about to change the oil and filter in my old truck anyhow.
I have now ordered a Moroso billet pan from PATC, which according to its specs, is 3.375" deep, which is about the height of the stock pan. It has a full length sump with a baffle just like the LG pan and holds an unspecified additional amount of fluid. It also has a one piece billet rail and a side drain plug and, from the photos offered online, is identical to the LG one in appearance. The good thing is that, at $249.00, it's about half the price of the LG listings I've found. Is it the same quality? Maybe not. But, I don't think there has ever been a motor or car I built before over the last 30+ years that didn't have a part on it from Moroso, and I have never had a problem or complaint. Will it fit my car? Well, we'll just have to wait till it arrives to see if it does.
Here's the B&M pan with the problematic bulge:

 

Here's a screenshot from another website showing the dimensions of the Moroso pan.
Note that although it is also listed as a Camaro part (why the f@ck do those guys get all the good Stuff??!), it has no bulge at the back like the B&M does, so it should fit.

 

Really not sure it's needed. A big mouth filter and overfilling trans by 1 quart seems to work great.

That said I have never seen anything about it done yet.

 

Here's another screen shot from Jegs showing their listed specs. Note that they're saying that it holds 9.2 quarts vs. the stock 8 quarts.
The B&M instructions said that the stock capacity was 7.6 quarts? Not sure what the correct amount is. Ever since I changed the converter, I've been running an extra 3/4 qt. anyhow.
In any event, it looks like it holds more than an additional quart over the stock pan.

 

im surprised you didnt just take off that bung and welded it shut

 

I would have, but it's not just the bung. The bottom one (drain plug) will fall below the crossmember, actually. But even without the sensor bung, which would be easy to weld up, the bulge would still contact the crossmember. If it didn't have that damn bulge, it would fit easily. If it didn't have another vehicle that it fit on, I would have the bulge welded up from inside the pan and machine the damn thing straight and be done with it.
That damn thing must weigh like 15+lbs btw. It really belongs on a truck. Or a Camaro...

 

Thanks Jody. I'm thinking I'll overfill the new pan by a quart as well.
I've installed the big mouth filter. Bought a couple of those a while back, on your recommendation, actually.

 

Here's the actual pan that I ordered. Note that it isn't described as being made by Moroso, but the SKU# is 42030, which is the Moroso part number. I'm sure that isn't a coincidence, especially when the appearance, description and dimensions are identical to the Moroso.

 

I agree - been racing and abusing 6L80Es for almost 10 years now and have never experienced the need or saw the benefit of an aftermarket pan.

 

Hey subfloor. Good to hear from you.
I hear you guys, and I'm almost about to give up and just slap the stock pan back on it and be done with it.
I got an email today from PATC informing me that they're out of stock on the Moroso pan and don't know when they'll be available again. I've checked everywhere else that I order from and it's the same story. I guess that's over with then.
I would order the LG one, but there's no way in hell that I'm going to pay $525 plus shipping and import duty on a transmission pan, especially when it looks to be identical to the Moroso one. At that rate, the damn thing would probably cost me close to $800 by the time I get my hands on it. That ain't happening. So, I guess I'm stuck with this shitty looking old stock pan.
No wonder no one has changed theirs yet!

 

Hey Subfloor Thanks again for your msd comparison I just read 05/18/2015 Your still the Man!! With Helping Hands..

 

So, after searching around on the web, I found a place that claims to have 5 of those Moroso pans in stock, so I just ordered one. I'll see how that turns out. If I don't get it sorted by the weekend, I'll just reinstall the stock pan. What an ordeal.

 

I have the LG pan but havent had time to install it.blower install right now.

 

Thanks, you're the first one I've heard of that bought one of those. Nice looking piece.
I'm trying to figure out how it can hold another gallon of fluid though, because it appears to be about the same depth (~3.25") as the stock pan, with only the added volume being gained in the rear part from the extended sump.
Looking at that picture, and the ones on LGs website, it certainly bears a strikingly similar appearance to the Moroso pan.
Hopefully, I'll soon get my hands on one of those and take some actual photos and can compare them then.

 

I have a custom transmission oil pan, here's what I did took the factory pc drilled a hole welded a threaded flat bar underneath and use a motor oil O ring integrated magnet drain plug other than that just added two large magnets inside.

 

heres another pic.

 

Nice. That thing really looks like the pics I've seen of the Moroso. I called the vendor today and they say that it's in stock but they were still checking prices from shippers, since its an overseas shipment. They said it should ship out tomorrow. Was hoping to have it to install this weekend but at this rate, that's very unlikely.

 

I can't imagine there would be Any difference in a truck, Camaro or Corvette transmission pan design.

 

Couldn't agree more. But the trucks can obviously take a much deeper pan, like the Deep PML one, which I believe is 6 inches deep, and the Vette has the stupid crossmember positioned right under the rear pan rail (see picture). In fact, I had to loosen the trans/diff mounts and jack the trans up to get two of the rear bolts out!

 

Here's hoping it doesn't arrive with another drain hole...Good luck with your pan.
At least all of the ATF is still in it
I have a nice B&W deep pan on my 4L80E truck tranny and there's gobs of room, LOL.

(The ZR1 pump - no bargain there [I'm not Randy ] Paid 325, it's from an '09 with 25k. Don't even need it, just so elusive the I caved to the desire).