View Poll Results: which cooler ?
B&M
31
63.27%
Hayden
5
10.20%
doesn't matter either one will do
13
26.53%
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B&M or Hayden cooler?
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I have a Hayden. Tubes is tubes, fins is fins, more
is better.
I picked up a pair of the "Perma-Cool" frame-rail types
(long and skinny, with mounting feet) which I plan to
use for a different install scheme, get the cooler off
the condenser / radiator "stack" so it's less obstructed.
They have less area than the max-size brick types
though.
is better.
I picked up a pair of the "Perma-Cool" frame-rail types
(long and skinny, with mounting feet) which I plan to
use for a different install scheme, get the cooler off
the condenser / radiator "stack" so it's less obstructed.
They have less area than the max-size brick types
though.
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I bought the perma-cool frame rail that JImmy describes and plan to do the install documented in this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/179082-alternative-tranny-cooler.html.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic-transmission/179082-alternative-tranny-cooler.html.
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
I bought the perma-cool frame rail that JImmy describes and plan to do the install documented in this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179082.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=179082.
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plate type coolers such as the B&M supercooler are a better choice then the tube and fin. They generally are more efficent for a given square area and flow less when cold. Thus they allow the tranny to come up to operating temp before providing their full cooling capacity. That is a consideration if you live in the northern half of the U.S.
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
plate type coolers such as the B&M supercooler are a better choice then the tube and fin. They generally are more efficent for a given square area and flow less when cold. Thus they allow the tranny to come up to operating temp before providing their full cooling capacity. That is a consideration if you live in the northern half of the U.S.
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Rev: I'm sure I get your point. You can mount a plate type cooler any place that a tube & fin cooler mounts. The plate cooler will be more efficent.
The exception is a frame rail cooler which is a different shape and designed to be mounted in a different location. Capacitywise, they are fine for smaller converters (no more than 3500) as the 24" is rated for 15,000lbs GVW. Even though it is rated for 15000 GVW, I notice that it has tube length than a typical fin type cooler of similar rating. A frame rail cooler and a good deep pan would work well for those that do not want to block the radiator or use the "Dope" method of mounting.
The exception is a frame rail cooler which is a different shape and designed to be mounted in a different location. Capacitywise, they are fine for smaller converters (no more than 3500) as the 24" is rated for 15,000lbs GVW. Even though it is rated for 15000 GVW, I notice that it has tube length than a typical fin type cooler of similar rating. A frame rail cooler and a good deep pan would work well for those that do not want to block the radiator or use the "Dope" method of mounting.
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What are the trans temps supposed to average?? I have a 4L65/ Yank PT 4K with a truck pan and b&m 24k cooler... my mech. gauge usually reads 150ish during street/ traffic driving. Let me know, thanks.