A4 trans cooler ideas?
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From: exeter CA
A4 trans cooler ideas?
I want the 4L60E to last, so a way to run below 200 degrees might be a help.
What ideas do you have to help? Aux. cooler somewhere? Let me know, thanks..........Nmbis2K
What ideas do you have to help? Aux. cooler somewhere? Let me know, thanks..........Nmbis2K
Melting Slicks
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Re: A4 trans cooler ideas? (nmbis2k)
Do a search, and type in cooler, you will find more than you ever wanted :yesnod: For the record most guys, myself included go witht he B&M, and mount it up front. :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: NC
Re: A4 trans cooler ideas? (ToplessTexan)
Last night after coming back from the beach I decided to monitor
trans temp and noticed the following things:
Trans temp movement lagged far behind engine coolant temp movement.
Trans temp at normal highway speeds ranged between 196 - 201
degrees depending on outside temp.
In stop & go traffic trans temp was 208-210 and took about 5 miles
of highway tavel to cool back down to 198.
Obviously, engine temps react much quicker.
If a trans cooler is installed, do you guys see less of a fluctuation
and a quicker cool down time?
My dealer thinks a cooler is overkill, but then again, he makes money
on repairs and replacements.
Any thoughts?
...GeorgeC
trans temp and noticed the following things:
Trans temp movement lagged far behind engine coolant temp movement.
Trans temp at normal highway speeds ranged between 196 - 201
degrees depending on outside temp.
In stop & go traffic trans temp was 208-210 and took about 5 miles
of highway tavel to cool back down to 198.
Obviously, engine temps react much quicker.
If a trans cooler is installed, do you guys see less of a fluctuation
and a quicker cool down time?
My dealer thinks a cooler is overkill, but then again, he makes money
on repairs and replacements.
Any thoughts?
...GeorgeC
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
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Re: A4 trans cooler ideas? (georgec114)
For a stock car driven on the street, I think an extra tranny cooler is not needed- the one built in to your radiator is enough. But if you plan to run on a road course, it becomes mandatory unless you want to have fried transmission for dinner every night. For street driving, you high stall converter will also make more heat and a cooler is a good idea- hey, you don't live in Siberia!
Le Mans Master
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From: Coral Springs Florida
Re: A4 trans cooler ideas? (nmbis2k)
This subject comes up more often then I think is necessary but I will od=ffer you my experience..:D
First of all I personally don't believe that you need a trans cooler for driving on a daily basis. BUTif ypou just want to lower your trans fluid temp then a deeper pan is what works for me. It holds 2 extra quarts and I've never seen the temps over 205..even while racing at the drag track repeatedly. I rebuilt my transmission so that it 's bulletproof My trans tech installed the deeper pan and that extra 2 quarts of AMSOIL does the trick :yesnod:
If your interested in a low budget cure for what ails you give him a call..He's the best!! He's also a CF member. :yesnod: Reach Steve at 954-772-3000..that's www.eastcoasttransmissions.com. You can also see some good information on www.transmissioncenter.net Good Luck:D
First of all I personally don't believe that you need a trans cooler for driving on a daily basis. BUTif ypou just want to lower your trans fluid temp then a deeper pan is what works for me. It holds 2 extra quarts and I've never seen the temps over 205..even while racing at the drag track repeatedly. I rebuilt my transmission so that it 's bulletproof My trans tech installed the deeper pan and that extra 2 quarts of AMSOIL does the trick :yesnod:
If your interested in a low budget cure for what ails you give him a call..He's the best!! He's also a CF member. :yesnod: Reach Steve at 954-772-3000..that's www.eastcoasttransmissions.com. You can also see some good information on www.transmissioncenter.net Good Luck:D
