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SKU #: PPE-138051020
MPN #: 138051020
PPE Heavy Duty Rear Aluminum Differential Cover 03-18 Ram 3500 / 03-13 RAM 2500 / 01-19 GM
Description
Overview
PPE differential covers are made in the USA from high quality cast aluminum for strength and optimum heat dissipation. Combined with the largest set of cast cooling fins in the industry, found both inside as well as outside the pan, PPE's differential covers offer fluid cooling capabilities not often matched.
This pan also holds an extra quart and a half of fluid offering a bit of added stamina on those long hauls. To keep the fluid clean, PPE installed its exclusive high powered Neodymium magnet equipped fill plug will pull metal particles right out of the oil before they have a chance to attack the bearings. Comes with Stainless Steel fasteners and a CMP - 4000 high performance gasket to make installation a quick and painless job.IMPORTANT NOTE: This part is not compatible with Ram HD trucks equipped with rear coil springs due to clearance issues.
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PPE Heavy Duty Rear Aluminum Differential Cover is a cast aluminum cover with extensive cooling fins designed to dissipate heat and cool differential fluid.
- Fits
- 2003-2018 Ram 3500 11.5" Rear Axle|2003-2013 Ram 2500 11.5" Rear Axle|2001-2019 GM Duramax
- Brand
- PPE (Pacific Performance Eng.)
- Best for
- Keeping differential fluid cooler during long hauls
- Key features
- Cast aluminum construction for strength and heat dissipation
- Largest set of cast cooling fins in the industry, inside and outside the pan
- Holds an extra quart and a half of fluid for added capacity
- Neodymium magnet fill plug pulls metal particles from the oil
- Comes with Stainless Steel fasteners
- Includes CMP-4000 high performance gasket for easy installation
- Key specs
- Holds an extra quart and a half of fluid
- CMP-4000 gasket
- Important
- Not compatible with Ram HD trucks equipped with rear coil springs due to clearance issues.
Features:
- Internal and external cooling fins
- Stainless Steel Allen head fasteners
- Neodymium magnet equipped fill and drain plugs
- Powder coated finish available as a special order
Includes:
- Stainless Steel mounting bolts (M8 x 30 x 1.25 Allen head bolt)
- 3/8 inch O-Ring sealed drain plug
- 1 inch Stainless Steel Magnetic sight level/fill plug with Viton O-Ring Seal
- CMP - 4000 high performance gasket
- 2 tapped ports 1/8 1/4 inch temperature probes
About PPE (Pacific Performance Eng.)
Browse PPE Diesel Parts Online by Make, Model, and Year.
Originally founded in 1985, Pacific Performance Engineering (PPE) is leading the way in the progression of diesel performance. Their roots started them in the diesel performance industry installing other manufacturers kits and components, which led to the release of their original product, the Duramaximizer, in 2001 to improve upon the power and efficiency of the LB7 Duramax, and is still in use today. Today, they are known for manufacturing dual CP3 kits, their line of Xcelerator programmers for numerous applications, upgraded oil pans, and nearly anything you can think of to improve the power and extend the life of your Duramax, Cummins or Powerstroke.
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- I believe I have an older version of the cast alum. cover for my 2005 Duramax. It does not have tapes for the temp. sensor / sending unit. Can I drill and tap the cast alum. to accommodate the temp. sensor without cracking or breaking the cast alum. cover?
- Just be careful and use good cutting fluid and take your time clean chips out often. SA
- I believe I have an older version of the cast alum. cover for my 2005 Duramax. It does not have tapes for the temp. sensor / sending unit. Can I drill and tap the cast alum. to accommodate the temp. sensor without cracking or breaking the cast alum. cover?
- Just be careful and use good cutting fluid and take your time clean chips out often. SA