GM 700R4, 4L60, 4L60E Stock Capacity Pan

Retail Price: $388.70
Price: $299.00 ea
  • SKU9297AC
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PML designed this pan as a stock capacity, heavy duty replacement for the GM shallow pan that came with vehicles model year 1998 and older and a few vehicles, such as Camaro and Firebird up to 2002.

A stock GM shallow pan and a stock GM deep pan are shown in the picture below.
PML GM 700R4, 4L60 early tranny pan, polished
Note the differences in depth and the step at back of the GM Deep Pan. (Click on image to view larger.)

Note there are two versions of the stock GM shallow pan. They have the same depth. The older version is primarily found on 700R4 transmissions. This PML pan can replace either style GM shallow pan.

PML GM 700R4, 4L60 early tranny pan, polished Click on image to view larger.

Generally, here are some examples of vehicles that this PML pan fits:

  • Astro Van, 1985 to 1998, 2.5 or 4.3 engine
  • Camaro, 1983 to 1992, 2.8, 5.0 or 5.7 engine (shift cable bracket modification needed)
  • Camaro, 1993 to 2002 3.4, 3.8, or 5.7 engine
  • Corvette, 1984 to 1996, 5.7, LT1 or LT4 engine (shift cable bracket modification needed)
  • Firebird, 1983 to 1992, 2.8, 5.0 or 5.7 engines (shift cable bracket modification needed)
  • Firebird, 1993 to 2002 3.4, 3.8 or 5.7 engine
  • Safari Van, 1985 to 1998, 2.5 or 4.3 engine

Always check your vehicle to verify stock pan and clearance. Make sure there is ground clearance and check for the drive shaft, exhaust or frame cross members near or under the stock pan prior to ordering. PML also makes an extra capacity pan for this transmission (see our deep pan or deep pan with step).

If you have a Corvette, PML also makes transmission pans for C5 (PML part number 8650-3) and C6 Corvettes (PML part number 11087) and valve covers with CORVETTE script for small and big block Chevy engines.

Volume: stock capacity compared to stock GM shallow pan

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions. 

Number of Bolts: 16

This PML pan fits 700R4, 4L60, and 4L60E transmissions. GM and Chevy use these transmissions in many cars and trucks. This stock capacity pan works well on vehicles with limited clearance, like Corvette and Camaro. The 700R4 is also a popular aftermarket replacement transmission.

PML designed this pan as a stock capacity, heavy duty replacement for the GM shallow pan that came with vehicles model year 1998 and older and a few vehicles, such as Camaro and Firebird up to 2002.

A stock GM shallow pan and a stock GM deep pan are shown in the picture below.
PML GM 700R4, 4L60 early tranny pan, polished
Note the differences in depth and the step at back of the GM Deep Pan. (Click on image to view larger.)

Benefits:

  • Drain hole and magnetic drain plug for easy fluid changes
  • Finned for cooling
  • Only 1/2 inch deeper than stock to maintain ground clearance
  • Heavy duty sand cast aluminum construction
  • Machined flat gasket sealing surface
  • Can optionally be machined for a temperture sending unit

Optional Temperature Sending Unit Machining

Optionally, this pan can be machined for a temperature sending unit. There is a location on the passenger/right side of the pan for this purpose.

If you would like PML to drill and tap hole, the machining charge is  per hole. A plug for the hole is included.

The standard size is 1/8 NPT. Call or email if you need a different size.

Filter Information

PML designed this pan to work with the 700R4, 4L60 and 4L60E filters that fit the stock GM shallow pan. Please see our Filter Guide for PML Part Number 9297.

Shift Cable Mounting Bracket

You may have to modify your shift cable mounting bracket to use this pan. If the trans pan mounting bolts hold the shift cable bracket on, please reference this article from Vette magazine for details.

Gasket

PML recommends a cork or cork composite gasket for use with our GM 700R4, 4L60 transmission pans. Any brand of cork/cork composite gasket is good as long as it is about 0.100 inch thick.

Here is an example of one from Mahle, available at RockAuto.com. The Mahle part number is W39365.
Label on 700 4R, 4L60 cork gasket   700 4R, 4L60 cork gasket  Click on image to view larger.

Drain Hole

Drain  hole on PML GM 700R4, 4L60 stock capacity transmission pan  Click on image to view larger.

The drain hole is located on the driver/left side of the transmission pan. A magnetic drain plug is included.

PML located the drain on the side of the pan since a drain plug is more protected from bumps and scrapes on the side than on the bottom.

Included with Transmission Pan

Included with PML GM 700R4, 4L60 stock capacity transmission pan  Click on image to view larger.

PML includes installation instructions, new mounting bolts and a magnetic drain plug and sealing washer with each pan.

Inside of PML 700 R4 Stock Capacity Transmission Pan

PML GM 700R4, 4L60 inside of stock capacity transmission pan  Click on image to view larger.

PML Transmission Pan Compared to Stock

PML Transmission Pan Part Number 9297 compared to stock   PML Transmission Pan Part Number 9297, compared to stock, top view
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