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Jul 13, 2002 | 12:18 PM

gojo

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Trans Cooler

Does anyone know if the cooler at the link below are any good for c5's ?

http://www.secureperformanceorder.co...ProductID=5190

[Modified by jfpilla, 11:22 AM 7/13/2002]

Jul 13, 2002 | 12:57 PM

vetterdstr

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Re: Trans Cooler (jfpilla)

IMO, That cooler you are looking at would not work well for your car.

Take a look at http://www.dougrippie.com for coolers. Click on Engine and then scroll down to trans, diff coolers.

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Jul 13, 2002 | 01:23 PM

gojo

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Re: Trans Cooler (Buckmaster)

Planning to use the B&M. I was curious since this cylinder shape looks interesting. Thanks

Jul 13, 2002 | 02:19 PM

2000^C5

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Re: Trans Cooler (jfpilla)

I have the B&M as well.

Jul 14, 2002 | 02:05 AM

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Re: Trans Cooler (vetterdstr)

I installed the Fluidyne DB30110 yesterday, mounted it under the Vortex!
http://fluidyne.com/pl_hpaccessories.html

Jul 15, 2002 | 12:58 PM

gojo

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Re: Trans Cooler (wallstAL)

WallstAL,
Why didyou pick the Fluidyne? Do they rate as gvw? How do you like it? Thanks for the input.

Jul 15, 2002 | 06:31 PM

WALLstAL

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Re: Trans Cooler (jfpilla)

Quote:

WallstAL,Why did you pick the Fluidyne? Do they rate as gvw? How do you like it?

The fluidyne came recommend by jam999999, he has one and does road racing. I did not see anything about GVW. I just installed it in series with the factory one. I need to go on a long drive to test it, the installation was really easy.

[Modified by wallstAL, 5:20 PM 7/15/2002]

Jul 16, 2002 | 09:40 AM

jeffh355

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Re: Trans Cooler (wallstAL)

wallstAL: let us know how the test goes. My new FLP trans should be in soon and this looks like the cooler I want to use.

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Jul 16, 2002 | 11:20 AM

jpas

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Re: Trans Cooler (wallstAL)

Just a small note on this cooler & the location you mounted in.

The cooler shown is a 50mm deep core, which is not really a good choice for a transmission cooler. Transmission oil flow is only around 2.5gpm. An ideal cooler will be 19mm to a max of 32mm. The extra width of the core will greatly reduce the fluid velocity and the performance of the cooler.

If you do keep the 50mm cooler, I would also recommend moving it into the air stream. The air flow needs to be perpendicular to the core face. Or, you can make us of the rad fan and mount it against the condenser. The location you put it in is a dead spot for air flow. The bottom plate of the cooler will see good air flow, however it will yeild no heat transfer.

Jul 16, 2002 | 12:07 PM

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WALLstAL

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Re: Trans Cooler (jpas)

Quote:

If you do keep the 50mm cooler, I would also recommend moving it into the air stream. The air flow needs to be perpendicular to the core face. Or, you can make us of the rad fan and mount it against the condenser. The location you put it in is a dead spot for air flow. The bottom plate of the cooler will see good air flow, however it will yeild no heat transfer.

The shroud behind the cooler has been removed similar to the Vortex. Also air intake holes are cut in the front vents on the left and right sides of the front license plate allowing perpendicular air flow thru the fins of the cooler, installing Z06 screens on the front (covering the holes) are an option.

[Modified by wallstAL, 12:42 PM 7/16/2002]

Jul 16, 2002 | 10:39 PM

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Bill Dearborn

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Re: Trans Cooler (wallstAL)

The Fluidyne mentioned above is the same cooler that is in the GM Motorsports T1 Transmission Cooler Kit for the 6 speed transmission.
Bill

[Modified by Bill Dearborn, 9:39 PM 7/16/2002]

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