View Poll Results: which cooler ?
B&M
31
63.27%
Hayden
5
10.20%
doesn't matter either one will do
13
26.53%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll
B&M or Hayden cooler?
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.
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.
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.
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.