FIttings and Hose size
04-02-2015, 07:29 PM
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FIttings and Hose size I am trying to figure out what fittings and size hose I would need to plumb an aftermarket transmission cooler on my 2000 WS6 trans am the cooler has male 1/2 npt I believe it. The cooler is B&M part number 70274.
04-03-2015, 02:07 PM
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High stall converters create a lot of heat. Too much heat is the big enemy of any auto trans.
Gas and diesel pick ups usually have a pretty big trans cooler. In a cold climate (like PA) that can be a problem. The trans won't warm up enough when the fluid is too cold, and it stays out of OD. Not good for fuel mileage, among other things. The answer for them is a winter cover.
For you, I would go ahead an install the cooler you have. You already own it. Route the fluid from the trans to the new cooler, and then into the stock heat exchanger. During the winter, the fluid will be warmed a little bit and maintain a stable temp.
Gas and diesel pick ups usually have a pretty big trans cooler. In a cold climate (like PA) that can be a problem. The trans won't warm up enough when the fluid is too cold, and it stays out of OD. Not good for fuel mileage, among other things. The answer for them is a winter cover.
For you, I would go ahead an install the cooler you have. You already own it. Route the fluid from the trans to the new cooler, and then into the stock heat exchanger. During the winter, the fluid will be warmed a little bit and maintain a stable temp.