KM145 KM 132 - 5 Speed Strengthening Pans - More

plh · Post by **plh** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:28 pm

Summer is coming and I am sure people are getting ready to bring out that fun car or truck more and finally have good weather to do upgrades (at least in the northern climates).

So I have a steady supply of Strengthening Pans available. Made in thicknesses of 19mm for $109.95 or 12mm for $94.95. Includes mounting hardware, Loctite etc. Even added some bling.

Website created for easier ordering. Paypal Cart etc...

Get the info here: www.tuffpans.com

Professor Quest · Post by **Professor Quest** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:39 pm

That's a very nice product you have to sell!

I also sold the very same product but with dowel pins, so there was ZERO movement of the housing.

OLDIE · Post by **OLDIE** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:58 pm

Hi Paul I have had my first srteet sprint event and touch wood the box handled the 588kn = 431 fp of torque easy.Don't know what advantage if any the dowell pins would make as your pans are a precision fit needing a little gentle persuasion with a rubber knockometer (hammer )to fit
The bling looks great BUT I daon't intend putting my Starion on the roof to show it off

Professor Quest · Post by **Professor Quest** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:40 pm

The very first attempt was to TRANSPLANT the pan to ANOTHER transmission. (which failed

)

The center-to-center bolt pattern was NOT consistant ENOUGH so we went to DOWEL PINS to keep the TWO PARTS LOCKED TOGETHER.

And...it is CHAMPHER (on the top-side at 6 o'clock & 12 o'clock) so removing it is much easier with a pry-tool.

When you work-on performance, transmission parts.....you'll understand *WHY* DOWEL PINS have a purpose.

Note: NO *SHOULDERS* on the studs.

Btw...the trans dowel pin holes are a TIGHTER FIT then the holes in the pan and treated with GREEN Loctite so the dowel pins will STAY-PUT into the trans.

But I do LOVE to use STUDS when I can.

TRUE....I do remove the casting-flash to make a housing a lil' tuffer. The by-product is it polishes the housing too. Hey, when you have plenty of POWER TOOLS, it don't take long.

Btw....we do OTHER mods too.

plh · Post by **plh** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:53 pm

I like the locating dowel pin idea, but quite difficult to properly implement laying on your back retrofitting a pan under your vehicle. If you have the transmission pulled out and have access to a facility that can bore precision diameter holes, the pans I have available could easily facilitate dowels.

Professor Quest · Post by **Professor Quest** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:37 am

Agreed. I write the instructions, right on the pan with Magic Marker.

Just use a LETTERD drill bit (forgot the size

) and a centering, transfer punch, cause the pan is already drilled for dowel pins.

Many trans builders stoped using a gasket and GLUED the pan on.

lsr mike · Post by **lsr mike** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:00 am

Does any of this stuff fit a R5M21-GDL that comes in a Mitsubishi Truck?

Professor Quest · Post by **Professor Quest** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:35 pm

phl, here's another product you might want to make/sell.

This is a VIBRATION ABSORBER, attached to the engine crossmember on late 80s & early 90s VW, Corrado, G60, supercharged.

The VR-6 Passet had one 3 times this size attached to a large, flat area on the engine crossmember.

You could make one that covers most of the Starquest, trans mount, crossmember.....cause we are well-aware of the 2.6 vibration.

I showed this product in the SOS, clutch replace chapter and a bunch of guys wanted to buy one. I was just TOO BUSY to pursue that idea.

Your pan could also be sold as a "VIBRATION ABSORBER".

plh · Post by **plh** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:42 pm

lsr mike wrote:Does any of this stuff fit a R5M21-GDL that comes in a Mitsubishi Truck?

Yes the Tuff Pans fit the R5M21. Thanks

plh · Post by **plh** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:16 pm

bump. These are still available.

lsr mike · Post by **lsr mike** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:53 pm

Just bought one. Installation Pix will follow when installed.
This is what it's going in.

lsr mike · Post by **lsr mike** » Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:20 am

Ok, Install Complete.straightforward and simple.

here's what you get.

I counted out the Studs, Bolts & Washers, 12 each. M10 Nuts, Nice! even a drain plug gasket the tranny didn't have!

What came off...

That nasty black thing is the magnet... no provision in the Tuff Pan for it?

Oh well, the Drain Plug has a Magnet.

Note, there is a frront and back side of the Tuff Pan as noted.

Cork Gasket! interesting. Not reused, figured there was a reason for the locktite gasket maker. more Rigidity.

Threads being chased...good idea, some had been damaged over the years.

Studs installed after light sanding and wire wheel work on the mating surface.
Note: no grinding needed on the case.

Viola! finished, ready to go back under the truck.

plh · Post by **plh** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:11 am

lsr mike wrote:Ok, Install Complete.straightforward and simple.

here's what you get.

Thanks for the props Mike. I still have several of these available - especially the 12mm version.

plh · Post by **plh** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:07 pm

Price drop on the 12mm (1/2") TuffPan Pro Kit. Now $89.95. Order at Tuff Pans
http://www.tuffpans.com

plh · Post by **plh** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:30 pm

spring bump

plh · Post by **plh** » Thu May 03, 2012 10:27 pm

Spring Bump

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