DRM Trans/Diff Cooler
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Vancouver WA
DRM Trans/Diff Cooler
Here goes my dumb question...
I installed DRM trans and diff coolers with about an extra quart of fluid in each about a year ago (filled the coolers and lines with them hanging below the trans and diff, then filled the diff and trans, sealed it up and mounted the coolers). I don't drive the car much (just to, from, and at the track). I always run the electric pumps when drive. However, I would like drive the car more on the street and not run the pumps due to the noise and wear and tear to the pumps. I did a search, but did not find anything that indicated not running the pumps was acceptable except a comment from Randy at DRM. He stated "pumps on with the helmet on, pumps off with the helmet off."
Thanks.
I installed DRM trans and diff coolers with about an extra quart of fluid in each about a year ago (filled the coolers and lines with them hanging below the trans and diff, then filled the diff and trans, sealed it up and mounted the coolers). I don't drive the car much (just to, from, and at the track). I always run the electric pumps when drive. However, I would like drive the car more on the street and not run the pumps due to the noise and wear and tear to the pumps. I did a search, but did not find anything that indicated not running the pumps was acceptable except a comment from Randy at DRM. He stated "pumps on with the helmet on, pumps off with the helmet off."
Thanks.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 694
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From: Pensacola Florida
I've had my DRM pumps on my Z06 for at least 5 years and prior to it being converted to an all track vette. I would never use them on the Street and depending on track temps (<50 degrees) I would not turn them on. However, last year at the Ultimate Track Car Challenge (UTCC) temps were in the 100+ degrees I never turned them off...even in the pits for about 25 minutes (switch to the battery then a relay, battery charger on) I would let them run to cool the Diff and Trans temps down.
Thanks Randy and Doug.... DRM Rocks
Thanks Randy and Doug.... DRM Rocks
Pro
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 562
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From: Jacksonville FL
Just recently changed the fluid in both and the diff fluid was nasty. I looked on DRM site about the coolers and it states "They mount in the factory ZO6 duct location.". I have my brake cooling ducts up front in that location. You folks that have these coolers, where did you mount them?
Former Vendor
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 9,615
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From: Burlington NC
Just recently changed the fluid in both and the diff fluid was nasty. I looked on DRM site about the coolers and it states "They mount in the factory ZO6 duct location.". I have my brake cooling ducts up front in that location. You folks that have these coolers, where did you mount them?
Randy
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From: Minnesota
DRM installed my coolers behind the rear brake ducts when they built my old One Lap car. Worked great. Ran the car over 15,000 street miles after the coolers were on the car. Same advice from Doug and Randy 10 years ago. Run on the track, off on the street.
