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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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So where is the tranny cooler on these things?
I can't tell if I have one.
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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If you can't tell then you don't have one. The plumbing is pretty obvious.
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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yeah, I was afraid of that.
Is it a necessity?
Hate to blow the trans.
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 07:13 PM
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I use mine but the cooler is in the truck so I'm not sure how much good it does. I think changing the oil frequently is the most important thing. Smells pretty bad after a while.
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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what's the best trans cooler?
one mounted in the center bumper or one with a fan pack next to the engine?
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 07:51 PM
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You mean trunk, not truck, Scott?
Is that one of the switches on your dash that we turn on?
It has a fan?
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When my tranny gets too hot I tell him/her to get out of the sun
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You mean trunk, not truck, Scott?
Is that one of the switches on your dash that we turn on?
It has a fan?
Yes, it's in the trunk and the switch is on the shift riser. No fan, just a pump. The truck has one too but that's different.

and I wouldn't touch Streak's tranny with a 10' torque wrench.
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 11:14 PM
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Yes, it's in the trunk and the switch is on the shift riser. No fan, just a pump. The truck has one too but that's different.

and I wouldn't touch Streak's tranny with a 10' torque wrench.
Ok, so who sells what I need?
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 12:31 AM
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Here's one source: http://shop.tunersmotorsports.com/?p...oil-cooler-kit
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Streak
When my tranny gets too hot I tell him/her to get out of the sun
Now I remember who had blown a tranny. Ugh.
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Old Feb 23, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Let's be very clear here:
I do not want to blow my tranny.
I do not want to blow my engine.
I will be out of business.
Along those lines, what about these deep sump kits? Worth it?
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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I'm currently working with a raditor fabricator on a protoype cooler that will replace the ac condenser with the same mounting lugs for a simple install. This will require longer lines, but much better cool air flow. My plan is to put one on the other side for engine oil cooling.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 02:22 PM
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If it doesn't have one, an x51 oil pan with baffles is a good idea.


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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 07:12 PM
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Anyone tried this one? Any good?

Bilt Racing 2QT Deep Sump Oil Pan Kit inc. Pickup-Tube Extension, Windage Tray & X51 Baffle
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