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Quick trans cooler question
Which is the line in, and which is the line out. Pics would be nice too. Thank you in advance.
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Thank you and simplicity kills me once again.
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86 GMC Jimmy Blue and Silver- R.I.P. 87 Integra RS ~228k miles R.I.P. 92 SVX LS-L Perly ~186k R.I.P. 89 240sx se red ~165k miles Gone and unknown 89 240sx se Black~185k R.I.P. 85 Toyota pickup ~205k R.I.P. 85 BMW 325e ~ Gone and unknown 85 Ford Mustang getting engine swap now! 05 Colorado ~108k Daily Driver |
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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this is the one I got planning on bypassing the stock one
http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=895&PTSet=A
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86 GMC Jimmy Blue and Silver- R.I.P. 87 Integra RS ~228k miles R.I.P. 92 SVX LS-L Perly ~186k R.I.P. 89 240sx se red ~165k miles Gone and unknown 89 240sx se Black~185k R.I.P. 85 Toyota pickup ~205k R.I.P. 85 BMW 325e ~ Gone and unknown 85 Ford Mustang getting engine swap now! 05 Colorado ~108k Daily Driver |
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I would suggest you look at the plate & fin coolers vice the tubed models. While I have no data to back up the claim, it seems common to hear people say they are more efficient coolers. I also remember hearing they flow across the top until the fluid warms up then all the cooling passages conduct - or something along those lines. Worth looking into anyway before plunking down your hard-earned $$$ |
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I plan on installing my aftermarket trans cooler in series with my stock cooler. I'm not looking for the largest cooler as a result, just something that will 'assist' the stock cooler and help keep operating temps low during the summer months... -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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While this is fine for drag strip racing and even AutoX (hard driving for short stints and periods to cool off inbetween), I'd really like to get my car out on the track at Summit Point or Virginia Int'l Raceway this year. However, I don't want to do this until I'm sure my trans will make it through the ordeal! -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I've had a trans temp gauge hooked up (with a plate & fin cooler - http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...ore_Code=MDITP) in my car since I had the original transmission rebuilt.
In my case, the 4.11 tranny runs about 10 degrees cooler as long you you never get stuck in traffic. Then the temp climbs to about the same spot as the old 3.545 transmission. Perhaps interesting (and maybe not) is that I found when in traffic and it's hot enough to use the A/C, I run a few degrees cooler than without the A/C. I attribute this to the radiator fan being constantly on. So there may be some benefit for those driving situations to get one of the kits with an aux fan. |
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The thing i need to do next is get a tranny temp gauge. Only one other member had the same cooler i have and he said his temps never went above 180 degrees ever. And thats with hard driving in the summer.
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What were your average temps with the stock 3.545 gears and now with the 4.11 gears? How hot were the outside temps when you got these readings? -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I'm reluctant to give numbers as factual evidence as I never wrote them down along with the outside temp.
Here's my impressions: Stuck in stop & go - no difference - goes to about 200F Driving in cold weather (for me anyway) - something less than 45F - my gauge never moves (it starts at 140F), but used to go to 150-160. Driving in warm weather light traffic, steady 45-50mph - now around 160-170, used to be 170-180 |
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On question, when the car idles at a stop light or if you're stuck in traffic and tranny temps start to rise, what's the best thing to do for the trans? 1) Leave it in 'D' to keep the ATF slowly pumping around? 2) Put it in 'N' or 'P' to disengage the engine from the trans? -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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