trans and diff cooler install questions
03-26-2014, 01:45 AM
#1
Le Mans Master
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trans and diff cooler install questions
Can you share how you did yours and possible pics?
I want to piece one together rather than spend 700$ is a pump necessary or will the gear drive the fluid?
I want to piece one together rather than spend 700$ is a pump necessary or will the gear drive the fluid?
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03-26-2014, 09:57 AM
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Drifting
It's really simple guys.. I'll post a link to where I got my coolers from and if you can do anything mechanical to you cars then you can fab up the brackets to mounts them anywhere..
03-26-2014, 10:51 AM
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03-26-2014, 11:08 AM
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03-26-2014, 11:22 AM
#9
Le Mans Master
The big question is what to use for a pump. The one that the T1 kit uses are something like $400 each. The one that DRM uses is ~$150 or so if I recall correctly.
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03-26-2014, 01:37 PM
#10
Tilton makes an electric pump that some use - it would be nice to find a low cost mechanical pump option though.
03-26-2014, 03:46 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
Yes, you need a pump. Either mechanical like in the LG kit or electric like the DRM one.
Options for electric pumps:
Weldon - $475
Genesis - $180
Options for electric pumps:
Weldon - $475
Genesis - $180
03-26-2014, 04:28 PM
#14
Safety Car
There are more options - see here - http://97.74.32.155/files/pump.pdf
You should use a filter before the pump.
I think a gear-style pump is a much better choice than the diaphragm style.
I think you should use thermoswitches to trigger the system, such as one of these, especially on the diff pump to avoid pumping while the fluid is cold (and potentially overworking the pump) - http://www.etrailer.com/Radiator-Fan...le/D16730.html
You should use a filter before the pump.
I think a gear-style pump is a much better choice than the diaphragm style.
I think you should use thermoswitches to trigger the system, such as one of these, especially on the diff pump to avoid pumping while the fluid is cold (and potentially overworking the pump) - http://www.etrailer.com/Radiator-Fan...le/D16730.html
03-26-2014, 04:37 PM
#15
Drifting
Yes, you need a pump. Either mechanical like in the LG kit or electric like the DRM one.
Options for electric pumps:
Weldon - $475 Amazon.com: Weldon Racing Pumps K9200-A High Temperature Oil Pump Kit; WEL-K9200A: Automotive
Genesis - $180 Amazon.com: Genesis Buna Seal Lube Pump: Automotive
Options for electric pumps:
Weldon - $475 Amazon.com: Weldon Racing Pumps K9200-A High Temperature Oil Pump Kit; WEL-K9200A: Automotive
Genesis - $180 Amazon.com: Genesis Buna Seal Lube Pump: Automotive
If you are installing on a C6 ZO6 you do not need pumps. the factory mechanical diff and trans pumps will be sufficient enough. if you were doing hardcore race use. then I would look into a higher quality and volume mechanical pump.
03-26-2014, 05:12 PM
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Le Mans Master
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My car sees 1-2 track days a year. 30 min sessions tops, but I'm adding a flat bottom panel to a diffuser. I by no means need to make this a high dollar venture. I thought all I ended was a 40$ cooler and a couple lines. If a pump, switches, this and that are all involved il just take my chances.
03-26-2014, 06:04 PM
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Good read, if you have not already went through it.
http://www.corvetteonline.com/tech-s...ports-and-rpm/
http://www.corvetteonline.com/tech-s...ports-and-rpm/