trans cooler locations
#2
Safety Car
I have one of these. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13254/overview/
it is mounted behind the license plate where it gets plenty of air from the lower valance opening.
it is mounted behind the license plate where it gets plenty of air from the lower valance opening.
#3
Melting Slicks
1972 sb with a/c 700r4
have since gone bigger as i had to replace cooler after torque converter disintegration.
easier to replace than to clean out.....
have since gone bigger as i had to replace cooler after torque converter disintegration.
easier to replace than to clean out.....
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Drifting
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This might work, how cool does it keep your trans?
I need to come up with something to cool it better, was thinking about between the radiator and condenser. Anyone know the temp of the air coming off the the condenser?
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Nope, the cooler lines tuck up and are secured on the top side of the radiator core support. The cooler is thicker/deeper than others, but obviously not at wide. I was limited to width because of the electric headlight motors so I went deeper.
Might have to compare manufacturer ratings. Another option would be aux. fan setup for when sitting in traffic.
Might have to compare manufacturer ratings. Another option would be aux. fan setup for when sitting in traffic.
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#10
Le Mans Master
BlueGTP and Big2Birds setups look good!
As long as you use the biggest GVW double stack rated cooler you can fit in the grille in front of the radiator/condenser with an air space between the cooler and radiator/condenser, using the cooler as stand alone (air cooling only) with a stock mechanical fan pulling air through the cooler constantly you should be good with temp no higher than 150-160 degrees. If you see trans fluid temps above 160 degrees then the cooler is too small, you need more than one cooler, or the air flow through the cooler is not adequate which never be an issue with a mechanical engine fan.
The OEM mechanical engine fan with a cooler is ideal since it always pulls air through the cooler if placed properly. If you don’t have a mechanical engine fan, you will need multiple coolers or a cooler with a built in fan attached to it to achieve the ideal fluid temp of 150-160 degrees. My other cars with tranny coolers and electric fans all run sub 150 degree temps with multiple coolers for temp control....some all year round cars. I have never had a tranny failure with cars with external air cooled only coolers with either mechanical or electric cooling engine fans.
As long as you use the biggest GVW double stack rated cooler you can fit in the grille in front of the radiator/condenser with an air space between the cooler and radiator/condenser, using the cooler as stand alone (air cooling only) with a stock mechanical fan pulling air through the cooler constantly you should be good with temp no higher than 150-160 degrees. If you see trans fluid temps above 160 degrees then the cooler is too small, you need more than one cooler, or the air flow through the cooler is not adequate which never be an issue with a mechanical engine fan.
The OEM mechanical engine fan with a cooler is ideal since it always pulls air through the cooler if placed properly. If you don’t have a mechanical engine fan, you will need multiple coolers or a cooler with a built in fan attached to it to achieve the ideal fluid temp of 150-160 degrees. My other cars with tranny coolers and electric fans all run sub 150 degree temps with multiple coolers for temp control....some all year round cars. I have never had a tranny failure with cars with external air cooled only coolers with either mechanical or electric cooling engine fans.
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Drifting
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BlueGTP and Big2Birds setups look good!
As long as you use the biggest GVW double stack rated cooler you can fit in the grille in front of the radiator/condenser with an air space between the cooler and radiator/condenser, using the cooler as stand alone (air cooling only) with a stock mechanical fan pulling air through the cooler constantly you should be good with temp no higher than 150-160 degrees. If you see trans fluid temps above 160 degrees then the cooler is too small, you need more than one cooler, or the air flow through the cooler is not adequate which never be an issue with a mechanical engine fan.
The OEM mechanical engine fan with a cooler is ideal since it always pulls air through the cooler if placed properly. If you don’t have a mechanical engine fan, you will need multiple coolers or a cooler with a built in fan attached to it to achieve the ideal fluid temp of 150-160 degrees. My other cars with tranny coolers and electric fans all run sub 150 degree temps with multiple coolers for temp control....some all year round cars. I have never had a tranny failure with cars with external air cooled only coolers with either mechanical or electric cooling engine fans.
As long as you use the biggest GVW double stack rated cooler you can fit in the grille in front of the radiator/condenser with an air space between the cooler and radiator/condenser, using the cooler as stand alone (air cooling only) with a stock mechanical fan pulling air through the cooler constantly you should be good with temp no higher than 150-160 degrees. If you see trans fluid temps above 160 degrees then the cooler is too small, you need more than one cooler, or the air flow through the cooler is not adequate which never be an issue with a mechanical engine fan.
The OEM mechanical engine fan with a cooler is ideal since it always pulls air through the cooler if placed properly. If you don’t have a mechanical engine fan, you will need multiple coolers or a cooler with a built in fan attached to it to achieve the ideal fluid temp of 150-160 degrees. My other cars with tranny coolers and electric fans all run sub 150 degree temps with multiple coolers for temp control....some all year round cars. I have never had a tranny failure with cars with external air cooled only coolers with either mechanical or electric cooling engine fans.
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#16
What do you think about installing it under the car? Like this:
http://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-st...-trans-cooler/
I have a cooler with fan and was thinking if it could be installed on the passenger side behind the transmission crossmember... Do you think it will fit?
http://www.chevyhardcore.com/tech-st...-trans-cooler/
I have a cooler with fan and was thinking if it could be installed on the passenger side behind the transmission crossmember... Do you think it will fit?
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Le Mans Master
I think it s 24k GVW but will have to check when I move it, it keeps the trans fairly cool on the interstate where it is but in traffic its not getting enough flow. I would like to move it to the front of the condenser but there just isnt any room due to its configuration of size and inlet/outlet.
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The modern cars & trucks today by-pass the cooler for the first several minutes until normal operating temps are reached.
#20
Drifting
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B&M tech guy said vehicles in northern climes should never by-pass the radiator. He went on to say that bringing the temp of the trans up is almost as important as cooling it.
The modern cars & trucks today by-pass the cooler for the first several minutes until normal operating temps are reached.
The modern cars & trucks today by-pass the cooler for the first several minutes until normal operating temps are reached.