Tranny Cooler
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Staging Lane
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Ironton, Ohio
Tranny Cooler 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???
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?
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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.
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.
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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.