Trans cooler install
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Trans cooler install I'm looking for some ideas on how to mount my trans cooler.
I plan to put it somewhere forward of the condener but
I really don't like the idea of poking those things that come with the B&M kit through my condenser or radiator.
Does it matter if the cooler is mounted vertically or horizontally?
Anyone come up with any custom brackets or anything insteresting they'd be willing to share?
thanks
I plan to put it somewhere forward of the condener but
I really don't like the idea of poking those things that come with the B&M kit through my condenser or radiator.
Does it matter if the cooler is mounted vertically or horizontally?
Anyone come up with any custom brackets or anything insteresting they'd be willing to share?
thanks
Last edited by SLPSS01; Jul 22, 2006 at 09:12 PM.
I used everything supplied in the kit and mounted mine dope style in front of the air dam. It is mounted horizontally and I drilled holes through the dam to feed the cooler lines through. I used the existing screw on the bottom of the bumper and then used the metal straps and bent them 90 degrees. I bolted the straps to the cooler and then drilled holes through the dam and bolted it to the dam also. I used the supplied metal and cut small squares to put on the back of the dam so the bolts wouldn't try to pull through the dam. I know it's hard to imagine without pictures, but I can't get any right now. Do a search and you'll see plenty of pics for "dope style".
I am installing the temp gauge on Tuesday and if I am running too hot I will mount another cooler in the same place on the other side and run two. From the front of the car you can barely see it hanging down. It is in the direct airstream and gets plenty of air. Just stay away from curbs!
I am installing the temp gauge on Tuesday and if I am running too hot I will mount another cooler in the same place on the other side and run two. From the front of the car you can barely see it hanging down. It is in the direct airstream and gets plenty of air. Just stay away from curbs!
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I made a bracket to mount the cooler. I put some holes in it for self-drilling & tapping screws to attach it to the car but didn't have a right angle drill so I took one of the pieces of strapping from the cooler kit bent it up and used that to mount the cooler&bracket for the time being. It's actually in there pretty solid enough to where I could really just leave it, it's not going anywhere. If I was smart I would have had the bracket come down further and just use the existing screws. I also cut a notch in the side of that plastic shroud to route the hoses.
What do you guys think ?
What do you guys think ?
Last edited by SLPSS01; Jul 30, 2006 at 10:05 PM.
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I sure hope the top line is the return line to trans cause that is the line I used.
I have it going from the stock cooler in the radiator (top fitting) to the B&M cooler back to the top line to the trans.
I have it going from the stock cooler in the radiator (top fitting) to the B&M cooler back to the top line to the trans.
