chucks ss

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i need a good trans cooler , overkill is fine with me as long as its not too expensive , im running a 4l65e i run my camaro hard and i have had trans problems numerious times and after the third trans i just want to cover all my bases looking to spend $200 bucks give or take ive seen two styles the long style and the flat radiator style opinions and advice on which is better and am i going to have to do allot of work to install this thing? , thanks for your time and help

koolaid_kid

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There are several good brands out there, Hayden and B&M being two of them. The plate types are supposed to be more efficient than the tube types. With your demands, you may want one with a built-in fan. You may also want a thermostat. An example is the B&M 70298, which has both, but needs an installation kit.
The install is not difficult at all, and it is generally recommended that you take the factory radiator out of the loop.
I use the 70264, and my temps are always below 200, even when I run it hard.

chucks ss

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thanks that helps allot cause ive been through a couple of trans missions ,and anything that will help is all the more

Z28/2002

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Hell if you are planning on spending $200 on it then get the one with the electric fan attached

LSXFORMULA99

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i got one from the local parts store that is made for a RV. so its really big.. it was only like 40 bucks

jerjsor

Do you run a trans temp gauge?

I just got done putting in a B&M cooler and a temp gauge in the pan with my new converter.

forcd ind

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i run a B&M one, with the 1/2" pipe threads in/out-i think its like 11" X 12"
i have it mounted under the car at a slight angle to catch air, running a 4l80e and 10" converter, doesnt see much more than 160-170 degs

bigdsz

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Google Long- Tru Cool Oil Coolers, a 36 pass cooler is only $60. Superb quality.Using one of these coolers dropped my engine oil temp on my 408 from 275* to ~200*.

barnat

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The BEST you can get is the B&M coolers from Summit (IMO) and if running Dope style the B&M Part # BMM-70264 (11"BY 6") ARE THE BIGGEST YOU CAN FIT UP IN THE FRONT CORNERSI ran 2 of em which i know wasc overkill ,but looks basd *** LOL The coolers are 59.99 each My ***** at 160 all day long in the summer with no fans and running hard too!

http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/f...view=slideshow

cause4panic

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Long tru-cool

sman

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Hayden is the best quality Ive every seen on one of these. I got the biggest available, ran about $60 IIRC.

trans2000am

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i got mine from ATI its a derale-the atomic cooler comes with fan it was 200 bucks tho but ill never have cooling problems

CoolAid

Derale Atomic Cool

Derale deep cooling tube pan


LOL @ B&M being the best possible. It would be fine with your 2,800. But if OP ever steps up to a 4,000+ click the above links and call it a day.

KL20

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i've got a B&M supercooler attatched in front of my radiator. it's all connected together. works great for me, i've got a Vig3600 and it's been in for over 6 years now. haven't raced since '04 so i only daily drive but it had its fair share of hot lapping back before.