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Re: anyone using aftermarket tranny cooler (guywade)
Install Trick Shift fluid by B&M. It will noticeably improve your shift quality. I'm sure there are probably other brands of high performance fluid but I've used it for 30 years in GMs, Mopars and Fords with good results and no problems.
Re: anyone using aftermarket tranny cooler (guywade)
I installed a Hayden. I don't have a tranny temp gauge so I don't know exactly how much it dropped it from before. I was able to check the "Surface" temp at the lines after the install with a laser temp gun I borrowed from work. The surface temp was around 175* after I had drove for about 30 mins, this was back in August, so it was definately hot outside.
Re: anyone using aftermarket tranny cooler (guywade)
I had a B&M on my 84 (because it was free) and instaled a motor cycle fan on it, because of the limited airflow in the front bumper where I had it mounted, and the trany stayed at 160 down for the 190 it used to run at. There was no diference in shifting but the biggest killer of the 700R is heat so I am sure I would have prolonged the life of the trany if only I could have prolonged the life of the car.
Re: anyone using aftermarket tranny cooler (guywade)
guywade,
I', using the Hayden 16,000 grvw cooler without using the stock radiator cooler. I'm averaging around 200 degrees, I ketp cracking the radiator tank on mine for some reason .. it workss great. I mounted it right in front of the condenser it is like 17 x 9 1 inch dimensions...