Recommendations for trans/diff cooler/C5
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Recommendations for trans/diff cooler/C5
For long track day sessions and Silver State.
Anyones thoughts on coolers. Probably more so Silver State being in 5th and maybe 6th.
Thanks,
J.R.
Anyones thoughts on coolers. Probably more so Silver State being in 5th and maybe 6th.
Thanks,
J.R.
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I mounted the DRM coolers on mine and they were relatively easy to install in the rear brake ducts. I will be at Miller this weekend with Lapping Days so if you are there, come by and you can take a look at them. I'll be the tallest guy on the property with a blue Z06 in the advanced group.
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I've been thinking about running the Big Bend race down at Sanderson, TX, and have a couple of questions (just for my own education):
1. What speed class are you running?
2. Any idea what kind of temps the tranny and diff run at?
3. Assuming that synthetic fluids are used, what are the max temps those fluids should see?
TIA, and have a good one,
Mike
1. What speed class are you running?
2. Any idea what kind of temps the tranny and diff run at?
3. Assuming that synthetic fluids are used, what are the max temps those fluids should see?
TIA, and have a good one,
Mike
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by Too Tall Bob
I'll be the tallest guy on the property with a blue Z06 in the advanced group.
(my money is safe)
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
If there is anyone taller I will give that person $5.00.....
(my money is safe)
(my money is safe)
Five bucks don't even by lunch anymore up it to 15
I have DRM coolers and they work great.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by John Shiels
Five bucks don't even by lunch anymore up it to 15
I have DRM coolers and they work great.
I have DRM coolers and they work great.
$15.00 would not be a problem since I am 100% sure there will not be any taller person there that is driving on the track.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
$15.00 would not be a problem since I am 100% sure there will not be any taller person there that is driving on the track.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
that pile has diminished quickly once I met you guys
Wait till you beat on it a while and every moving part really starts flying apart
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LG has a very good and race worth Trans cooler system. Worth every penny.
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=1080
LG has a very good and race worth Trans cooler system. Worth every penny.
http://www.lgmotorsports.com/catalog...oducts_id=1080
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Originally Posted by Too Tall Bob
I mounted the DRM coolers on mine and they were relatively easy to install in the rear brake ducts. I will be at Miller this weekend with Lapping Days so if you are there, come by and you can take a look at them. I'll be the tallest guy on the property with a blue Z06 in the advanced group.
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Several people here have posted that the rear ducts are little benefit. I don't know if that was from experience or if they just read it somewhere.
When I first installed the trans and diff cooler I removed the rear cooling ducts. I noticed evidence that the rear brakes were getting significantly hotter. I moved the coolers and reinstalled the rear brake ducts. If your only running Roebling road, no sweat. You don't need brakes there. I run Sebring and I need all the brake cooling I can muster.
When I first installed the trans and diff cooler I removed the rear cooling ducts. I noticed evidence that the rear brakes were getting significantly hotter. I moved the coolers and reinstalled the rear brake ducts. If your only running Roebling road, no sweat. You don't need brakes there. I run Sebring and I need all the brake cooling I can muster.
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Originally Posted by VetteDrmr
I've been thinking about running the Big Bend race down at Sanderson, TX, and have a couple of questions (just for my own education):
1. What speed class are you running?
2. Any idea what kind of temps the tranny and diff run at?
3. Assuming that synthetic fluids are used, what are the max temps those fluids should see?
TIA, and have a good one,
Mike
1. What speed class are you running?
2. Any idea what kind of temps the tranny and diff run at?
3. Assuming that synthetic fluids are used, what are the max temps those fluids should see?
TIA, and have a good one,
Mike
One thing that I like about the DRM system that uses an electric pump to circulate the fluids vs. a mechanical pump driven off the rear end is that after a session is over and I'm parked in the pits letting everything cool off, I can just leave the pumps running, circulating fluids thru the "radiator" so that it doesn't just sit there and cook inside the trans and diff.
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Trans/Diff cooler
Too Tall - I will see you on Sat. I am the short guy and have the MY coupe with Texas plates.
Randy - If you could sent photos etc. to consultjr@msn.com
Thanks,
J.R.
Randy - If you could sent photos etc. to consultjr@msn.com
Thanks,
J.R.
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Randy
Would your system work or what would your suggestions be for getting an A4 with a 2400 converter to run under 230 on a hot day on a road course.
A couple of days ago I got off the track when it hit 248 .... it was 100 ambient. I have Dewitts with EOC and EOT with Setrab 6x14 inch cooler in front of the condensors.
DH
Would your system work or what would your suggestions be for getting an A4 with a 2400 converter to run under 230 on a hot day on a road course.
A couple of days ago I got off the track when it hit 248 .... it was 100 ambient. I have Dewitts with EOC and EOT with Setrab 6x14 inch cooler in front of the condensors.
DH