New Molnar 6.350 narrow journal on center rods $575

If you want a deep pan, get a deep pan, but there are plenty of cars running around with the stock pan. I would definately go bottom feed filter(700r4) and go a quart over on the full. Guys go way faster to than 12s on that setup.
 
Where should the trans fluid level be sitting inside of the transmission?

Just above the filter?
Just below the valvebody?
 
Where should the trans fluid level be sitting inside of the transmission?

Just above the filter?
Just below the valvebody?

I'm trying to line up the dipstick tube with the proper oil level in the pan.
 
Where should the trans fluid level be sitting inside of the transmission?

Just above the filter?
Just below the valvebody?

I'm trying to line up the dipstick tube with the proper oil level in the pan.
Are you making a tube from scratch? Running the OEM tube, Just run it to the full line then add one more quart. You could make a new mark on the dipstick. Would be easiest.
 
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