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1/24/2019 7:50 AM  #1


Trans cooler mounting location

Hello folks

I thought creating a new post about this would get more attention ;) , but what is a good trans cooler mounting location?

And what trans cooler do I need to get for my upcoming AOD install?


Any aluminum radiator in the market that has a high capacity transcooler built in , instead of the small stock cooler with two bends that comes in OE radiators ?

I have an AC condensor up front , there is some inch(es) of space between front rad and back of condensor... will that space be enough?

Please show pics if you can!


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1/24/2019 9:54 AM  #2


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

I guess I'm just stupid.  Our Heap has an AOD and an aluminum rad (20", two row) with the typical trans cooling built in.   That's all.  No extra cooler.  We have managed to put about 30K on it since I rebuilt the trans and I know we drive our classic  more than most.  So, it has taken me about 12 years to amass 30k and the trans seems to be working just fine, it will likely take another 12 years to get to 60k and considering the way the trans is used I'll bet it makes it without additional cooling.  Now, I may not make it but I'm confident the trans will so why mess around with an additional cooler for a street/highway car.  It just adds more potential leak sources.
IMO

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1/24/2019 10:00 AM  #3


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

I read on a few torque converter sites is they recommend a tranny cooler if you will be towing, or if your converter has a higher stall than stock. 


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1/24/2019 10:10 AM  #4


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

Gaba,
when i rebuilt my truck trans, I installed a cooler because I used the beast to tow a car hauler trailer.  pretty sure you aren't going to do that with the 'stang so, keep it simple and install the lines w/o a cooler....seems unnecessary for your application.  Of course, if you plan to join the ranks of the DFW metroplex Street Outlaws, then a cooler is in order.........

 

1/24/2019 10:11 AM  #5


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

rpm wrote:

I read on a few torque converter sites is they recommend a tranny cooler if you will be towing, or if your converter has a higher stall than stock. 

 
Ok so the cooler is not needed?

I honestly am open to learning here.. I would rather not have to add a cooler if I can help it

But in my reading most people were so I thought it was needed

No tow and no high stall for sure

Bob:: your 20” is 4 more inches than my stock 16”.. knowing nothing about internals I’d tranny coolers of 16 vs 20, is there much difference?


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1/24/2019 10:13 AM  #6


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

josh-kebob wrote:

Gaba,
when i rebuilt my truck trans, I installed a cooler because I used the beast to tow a car hauler trailer.  pretty sure you aren't going to do that with the 'stang so, keep it simple and install the lines w/o a cooler....seems unnecessary for your application.  Of course, if you plan to join the ranks of the DFW metroplex Street Outlaws, then a cooler is in order.........

 
Hahaha!!!! That’s funny .. I have got to do that .. join their list!!! With just 1/10th HP ... I can outdrive them I’m pretty sure LMAO
Probably take 5 miles to beat them.. but hey..! Lol


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1/24/2019 10:25 AM  #7


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

Because it's a stock'ish setup I'd do like mentioned and just use the radiator. You can over-cool a trans too.

 

1/24/2019 12:49 PM  #8


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

The things that heat up transmission fluid are high load (towing), cruising speed above the converter's stall speed (constant slip), and constant high RPM highway use (like without an overdrive gear).  Literally your application checks none of the boxes, so I see no reason why you need an additional external cooler. 

As stated, you can overcool the fluid.  Like any oil it works best at a certain temperature, probably right in the 190-200 degree range.  Cooler than that and its too thick to flow properly, and it may also have adverse affects on the additive package in the fluid as well. 

 

1/24/2019 1:23 PM  #9


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

perfect.. Hey less work for me

Thanks Yall!!


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1/24/2019 1:37 PM  #10


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

Gaba, Re:  Your question about the 20 vs 17" rad.
IMO if the rad is keeping your engine at the normal operating temp...180 to 195 for most applications...it will also keep the trans oil cool enough.  The lower hose on my 20" at normal engine temp of 195 will read 145 on the IR temp gun.  I suspect your 17" rad will be about the same.  The 20" rad provides more cooling capacity when things get rough...like Las Vegas at 120 ambient with the AC on.  In that case it will hold the engine temp down better.

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Last edited by Bullet Bob (1/24/2019 1:38 PM)


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1/24/2019 2:48 PM  #11


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

Tranny cooler goes in the lower tank of the radiator.


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1/24/2019 4:31 PM  #12


Re: Trans cooler mounting location

MS wrote:

Tranny cooler goes in the lower tank of the radiator.

:facepalm


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