Question for PeteK re/ cooler
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Question for PeteK re/ cooler
I just ordered a radiator with a built in engine oil cooler so I'll have to go to a larger, stand-alone cooler for the transmission. What size/capacity will I need and is there any particular type, brand, etc. that you'd recommend? Thanks in advance, Chris
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Chris,
I have the lagest cheap Autozone cooler on my car. The weight rating escapes my memory. Although I do not have one, most froum members seem to really enjoy the B&M model. I believe Frank (Mojo) has the correct part number and some damn fine photos too. A little cooler goes a long way. Sorry I did not have a better answer, but bigger is better
Available space limits your choices.
I have the lagest cheap Autozone cooler on my car. The weight rating escapes my memory. Although I do not have one, most froum members seem to really enjoy the B&M model. I believe Frank (Mojo) has the correct part number and some damn fine photos too. A little cooler goes a long way. Sorry I did not have a better answer, but bigger is better
Available space limits your choices.
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
The one I have now is about 9x14 inches and the tubing makes six passes through it. It cools the tranny very well in conjunction with the factory one. But do you guys think it'll be large enough as a stand alone?
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Pete, I think it was on bowtieoverdrives where I read that running a big air-to-oil cooler is a bad idea in cool weather. I think they recommended using the radiator cooler to keep the ATF at a consistent temperature for longer life, or else a thermostatic bypass on the air cooler. I'm not sure what the temp leaving the rad is, maybe 150-180 or so?
What are your thoughts on this?
What are your thoughts on this?
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Pete, I think it was on bowtieoverdrives where I read that running a big air-to-oil cooler is a bad idea in cool weather. I think they recommended using the radiator cooler to keep the ATF at a consistent temperature for longer life, or else a thermostatic bypass on the air cooler. I'm not sure what the temp leaving the rad is, maybe 150-180 or so?
What are your thoughts on this?
What are your thoughts on this?
