Trans & Diff cover?
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 537
Likes: 223
I went with Mag-hytec on the trans, diffs and engine pan.
They arent gawdy with their name Extra Extra large plastered on the piece. They are far more discreet...looks cleaner. If t the others didnt have their name in 240 point font, maybe id consider them instead.
They arent gawdy with their name Extra Extra large plastered on the piece. They are far more discreet...looks cleaner. If t the others didnt have their name in 240 point font, maybe id consider them instead.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,906
Likes: 2,628
From: The Great State of Texas
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 537
Likes: 223
He's a Salesman...he's got to sell his products. Like Nate at Nextgen drivetrain. Badmouth your competition to sell your products...Brilliant marketing.
Banks and Nate both have that in common. If they focused on the attributes on their own products and NOT trashing others', they would be looked at as more stable companies.
Banks and Nate both have that in common. If they focused on the attributes on their own products and NOT trashing others', they would be looked at as more stable companies.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 5,767
Likes: 3,416
From: Uh oh, CA
I do very much agree, it's a turn off that ole Gale can't help but trash talk everyone else... saying that, I do have several Banks products. It wasn't his salesman's techniques that sold me on them, but the products themselves. As for the large font branding... that's not really a concern either. Unless you crawl under my truck, and I mean all the way, you won't see the PPE branding on the trans pan. The Banks rear diff is a little more noticeable, but again, you have to crawl under the truck to see it. The spare tire hanging down blocks most of the rear diff cover, however, these aren't hard to pick out of a line up. I personally don't have issues with this though.
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,906
Likes: 2,628
From: The Great State of Texas
He's a Salesman...he's got to sell his products. Like Nate at Nextgen drivetrain. Badmouth your competition to sell your products...Brilliant marketing.
Banks and Nate both have that in common. If they focused on the attributes on their own products and NOT trashing others', they would be looked at as more stable companies.
Banks and Nate both have that in common. If they focused on the attributes on their own products and NOT trashing others', they would be looked at as more stable companies.
Looks like PPE that was in Gales video reconized they have a design problem with their flat back design and has designed a new cover with the arch to support proper fluid flow. So why did they do this? Perhaps because they were called out?
Last edited by FishOnOne; Nov 4, 2025 at 07:47 AM.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 7,955
Likes: 4,037
Sometimes its GOOD for flaws to be pointed out by others. In a way is enhances competition between brands, keeps the market alive. Banks does point out why his products are better than the competition, trashing the competition is the side effect of it. His pedal monster is better than pedal commander and he shows why its better, and the whole point of replacing the diff cover is to get a cooler running gear set. I was watching Ray install a set of banks pans on a dirtymax, and the oil pan had ribs inside as well as outside in order to cool the oil better. Little things like that is what makes a product better than the others, and thats what he points out It probably could be done in a less bashing way, but it gets the point across.
in a way as pointed out above, it also helps the competition improve their product.
in a way as pointed out above, it also helps the competition improve their product.
Trailering
Joined: Jun 2025
Posts: 21
Likes: 2
I just went with the super simple Doorman transmission pan that added the drain plug for $28.
More Information for DORMAN 265830
More Information for DORMAN 265830
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 5,767
Likes: 3,416
From: Uh oh, CA
I agree, calling out other products does help engage better design, however, Gale is obnoxious about it. He seems to be more interested in trashing other companies (not even necessarily their products) moreso than just presenting his own products. His products are good products, and IME they seem to speak for themselves. There is no sense in him being so petty about his competition.
Last edited by chadstickpoindexter; Nov 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM.
Lead Driver
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,906
Likes: 2,628
From: The Great State of Texas
I agree, calling out other products does help engage better design, however, Gale is obnoxious about it. He seems to be more interested in trashing other companies (not even necessarily their products) moreso than just presenting his own products. His products are good products, and IME they seem to speak for themselves. There is no sense in him being so petty about his competition.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 2,651
Likes: 961
From: Walpole, MA
I just went with the super simple Doorman transmission pan that added the drain plug for $28.
More Information for DORMAN 265830
More Information for DORMAN 265830
I also grabbed the 2008-2010 diff cover for my sterling, it was like $50 at the time. Fit and finish is identical to the Ford one I put on my 2002 back in the day.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=2306&jsn=934
Won't help the Dana folks but the sterling trucks is a good bang for your buck. I kept the OEM cover on the front diff.