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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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i installed a b and m cooler and the instructions said to install it before the radiator. so i did. well when it gets hot outside and the car isnt moving the temp of the trans will equal the radiator temp. my fans are set to come on at about 180 degrees.
i was just wondering if this was a fine temp to keep it at. it wont go any hotter but stay at about 182 ish until i get airflow again
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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anything under 200 is great
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Mine runs between 170 and 190 but I haven't driven it in the summer time yet. 99 vert alll stock with 3.73 gears
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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185 was my magic number during normal operation even in the hot days.
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