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Jan 16, 2007 | 02:09 PM

BlueDragon

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Automatic Transmission oil cooler

I am upgrading my tranny to an RPM level 4. What is a good brand oil cooler to run with it?

Jan 16, 2007 | 02:20 PM

billiardcue

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RPM put an inexpensive cooler from NAPA on my car when they installed the level 5 transmission last year. It runs from the 140s in the the winter to 180s in the summer.

Jan 16, 2007 | 03:20 PM

oldschoolvette

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B&M coolers are nice and they come with everything needed for the install. They are also very good quality.

Jan 16, 2007 | 03:23 PM

mph1972

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Originally Posted by BlueDragon

I am upgrading my tranny to an RPM level 4. What is a good brand oil cooler to run with it?

I have the same tranny with the B&M and it runs the same as billiardcue temps. Can't go wrong with a cooler, that is for sure.

Jan 16, 2007 | 03:41 PM

hotwheels57

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The B&M RACING stacked plate coolers are better than the old style tube in fin design...more cooling surface, more rigid and less apt to suffer road debris damage. The have NPT inlets/outlets which allow for AN fittings/ends and braided hose use.

Jan 16, 2007 | 06:24 PM

94legaleagle

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Part number please??

Jan 16, 2007 | 06:31 PM

tiojames

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I bought a B&M 24,000 from Summit. Low cost and it came with twice the amount of fittings, etc. needed to hook it up.

Jan 16, 2007 | 06:35 PM

Dealripper

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Trans Cooler

I use a Doug Rippie cooler on my Trans. It was installed by Tony's Corvette Shop in Gaithersburg MD.

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Jan 16, 2007 | 06:53 PM

hotwheels57

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Part number please??

That depends on the specific application and/or cooling requirements. They make them in a black powder coated finish or polished finish.
They have several listed on their website at bmracing.com...click on products and scroll for selection. SUMMIT RACING is probably the best source when you decide.

Jan 16, 2007 | 09:44 PM

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I Can't Find The Right Fittings For Lines And Don't Wan't To Cut Lines On Car I Have An O1 With The Large Metric Fittings I Think It's 18mm But Not Sure.

Jan 16, 2007 | 11:16 PM

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4DRUSH

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Cut the metal line and switch over to clamped rubber lines. Mine been that way for three years

Jan 17, 2007 | 03:55 AM

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c5mtl

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bypass rad

is it wise to bypass the cooler in the rad and use the trans cooler as a stand alone??

Jan 17, 2007 | 08:40 AM

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99 vett babycar

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Originally Posted by tiojames

I bought a B&M 24,000 from Summit. Low cost and it came with twice the amount of fittings, etc. needed to hook it up.

Jan 17, 2007 | 09:31 AM

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DragMan

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is it wise to bypass the cooler in the rad and use the trans cooler as a stand alone??

use as a stand alone it will lower trans temps that way.

Jan 17, 2007 | 10:03 AM

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Once the cooler is installed, can you just fill it up at the cooler vs. under the car? I Mean fill the cooler and the extra lines, or is it under pressure?

Jan 17, 2007 | 01:36 PM

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4DRUSH

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Quote:

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is it wise to bypass the cooler in the rad and use the trans cooler as a stand alone??

I installed mine after the rad.
You need to fill the trans up with fuild, take it for a ride and re-full
Very Very inportant trans is full

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