I just purchused a ACE tranny, level 2 4L60E, vac modulated, 3500 Stall..... I was wondering if my stock tranny cooler is good enough, or should I buy an aftermarket with fan, if so what size cooler and fan, where can I get one???

 

Bypass the stock cooler, and run a b&m 24k trans cooler. Just make sure all the clamps are tight, and you'll be good to go.

 

Just bought a B&M #:BMM-70274 and mounting kit #:BMM-80278 and installed in front of my AC condenser cooler.

 

should i use a fan

 

if u live in really not weather then yes. i live in southern california it gets pretty hot here and i dont need one.

 

i have a B&M 24K and after that goes through the stock cooler and cools just fine. it usually runs around 160 degrees. mines mounted dope style

 

so when u say bypass the stock cooler what so u use to plug the holes where the lines used to run? just some bolts or something? isnt the factory cooler just part of the radiiator?

 

I wouldn't bypass the stock cooler. I did it twice and both times it caused my temps to go up about 10-15* in the Florida heat. The stock cooler integrated within the radiator was engineered that way for a reason. Though the engine temps reach upwards of 210* in extremely hot conditions, if the thermostat is doing it's job, it opens and allows 'cooler water' to enter into the motor to keep it cooled down.

In Ohio, you wouldn't prob see much difference whether you bypassed the stock cooling system or not, but, why not keep it running as cool as is possible. You constantly have cooler air moving through the radiator keeping it cool .. when not moving, you still have the radiator housed in metal ... thus providing somewhat of a cooling effect, as well. Stick with not bypassing the stock cooling system.

 

Honestly having a cooler even on a stock trans is a good thing. B&M makes one where it will be bypassed until it gets up to temp then run both. So it wont over cool.

 

I am not going to use a fan, I am installing a trans temp gauge. I am sure it will be fine, if not then i can look into more options. I think with a big b&m like mine you would be fine, I have seen others with the same setup be just fine.

 

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nahasapeemapetalon

Nice mounting location w/ lines.

 

Tore into my car today and moved the 29.200 GWV to the same location you have yours mounted and it's running 10-15* cooler. Thanks for posting the pics. I got your PM and will look into the braided lines ... they look very nice over the rubber stuff! Thanks for all the info and Happy Easter brother!