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Old 01-12-2013 | 08:40 AM
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Do I have to have the biggest cooler they sell for my 4000 stall? Isn't the 15000 BTU plenty big? Personally I thought the 13000btu/smallest cooler would be as efficient as any. Maybe I'm wrong though and should get the bigger 20/29000 btu? Alittle help before I order please.
Old 01-12-2013 | 10:52 AM
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When my converter goes in, I'm going to use the one designed for 10k lb gvw. It's the middle of the road one. I don't see much of a need for the larger one. I also plan on putting a trans temp gauge in to monitor it. That will tell me if I need to step up the cooler size or not.
Old 01-12-2013 | 03:13 PM
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when it comes to a trans cooler....bigger is better
especially with a High stall RPM....

if you even have a basic understanding of how an automatic transmission works, then you understand just how much heat a larger stall will make.
Old 01-12-2013 | 03:16 PM
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and for reference...
I have a cooler rated for 28000 btu....
with a 5k stall in my TCI 6x...
I never see trans temps above 180*... even when hotlapping the car at the track
Cruising around town, middle of the summer, 100*+ air temps.... still usually only see 160*
Old 01-12-2013 | 04:05 PM
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Yeah..Ill get the 20000 rated. Thanks.
Old 01-12-2013 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by justin hover
Yeah..Ill get the 20000 rated. Thanks.
20k at the minimum......

if you can spare the coin, get a 24k or a 28k
Old 01-12-2013 | 05:12 PM
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sound- can you link me to the one you have?

thanks
Old 01-12-2013 | 06:08 PM
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26k here. Like 14" x 10" in size, -6 AN hoses, 8" 5500 stall, never goes above 160 street driving in heat. Get on it and it gets around 175-180 but never over, ever.
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Biggest that will fit, and keep it in the direct path of incoming air.....



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