TruCool or B&M Transmission coolers?
06-03-2004, 02:03 PM
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TruCool or B&M Transmission coolers? I recently called a transmission shop to find out how much a good transmission cooler was along with the labor costs. They suggested that I should go with the TruCool (28,000 GVW?). I am also thinking about purchasing the B&M Tranny cooler (24,000 GVW) as well. I just wonder if any of you have had experience using TruCool and whether it performs better than B&M?
I will be having the Transgo shift kit installed at the same time too, and I plan to install a TC later in the future.
I will be having the Transgo shift kit installed at the same time too, and I plan to install a TC later in the future.
06-04-2004, 05:03 PM
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Both use a "stacked plate" construction which flows and cools better than the traditional 'tube and fins' design.
TruCool traditionally makes great engine oil coolers but it's hard to knock B&M's reputation. 24-25K is a good size unless you live in Alaska!
Our trannys run to the cool side, 165° to 180° under normal conditions. I don't live where it gets over 100° during the summer and I do not go to the strip or autoX so I don't have an aux. cooler.
I change the tranny fluid every 25k miles and the fluid looks and smells new and there is very little 'film' in the pan.
TruCool traditionally makes great engine oil coolers but it's hard to knock B&M's reputation. 24-25K is a good size unless you live in Alaska!
Our trannys run to the cool side, 165° to 180° under normal conditions. I don't live where it gets over 100° during the summer and I do not go to the strip or autoX so I don't have an aux. cooler.
I change the tranny fluid every 25k miles and the fluid looks and smells new and there is very little 'film' in the pan.
06-04-2004, 05:52 PM
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I just picked up a B&M 28,000 race cooler. If you look close, you will see that Long is actually the manufacturer. Long is a very reputable company and is a supplier to many professional racing series.
In any case, the stacked plate design is definately more durable that the traditional. The oil cooler on the front of the Porsche I crew for is definate proof of that.
In any case, the stacked plate design is definately more durable that the traditional. The oil cooler on the front of the Porsche I crew for is definate proof of that.
