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Old 11-18-2020, 07:18 AM   #1
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Tansmisson cooler options

Im looking for ideas / options on possible frame mount transmission cooler and location for 4l80e on 1969 C10. Trying not to use radiator with built in cooler. Ive been bit by that setup in the past.
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Old 11-18-2020, 10:50 AM   #2
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Re: Tansmisson cooler options

Factory for that 4l80e is the rad plus an auxiliary cooler in front of the rad
If auxiliary only I would suggest a very large one that would be close or larger then what originally came with that transmission

Depending on year of transmission coolant lines close together or one at front one at rear newer style
Newer style has a long tube at back off fitting transmission to provide lubrication

Newer style also has oring fitting not npt
Npt to an fittings may crack the case

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Old 11-18-2020, 11:31 AM   #3
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Re: Tansmisson cooler options

I used the Entropy radiator and this little external cooler for mine.
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Old 11-18-2020, 12:10 PM   #4
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I had the new aluminum radiator now in the 71 C10 for 5 year and I run through it and external in front of the it. No problems at all. 6.0 LS with 4L80E. Does great.



Ran this same setup on the old 305 TPI with 700R4 and it had over 300,000 on it when I pulled the motor & trans.
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It sucks not being able to hear!

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After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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Old 11-18-2020, 12:29 PM   #5
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Re: Tansmisson cooler options

On a similar note - how would mounting a cooler in front of the A/C condenser affect A/C performance? I've got a cooler yet to be mounted because I'm concerned it will more negatively affect my A/C performance than it will degrade tranny life by using the radiator only.
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Old 11-18-2020, 12:45 PM   #6
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Re: Tansmisson cooler options

I just installed a Tru-Cool Max 40K transmission cooler on my 2011 Escalade because the 6.2 engine & 4L80E were both running hot on grades while towing. It has performed amazing. Transmission stays unbelievably cool!

The cooler on my 68 is similar, AC condensor & trans cooler are mounted in front of my radiator and I have no issues on 100* summer days.

That remote Entropy cooler looks fancy but I am not convinced it has much cooling capacity. The Tru-Cool design is proven.
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Old 11-18-2020, 01:13 PM   #7
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On a similar note - how would mounting a cooler in front of the A/C condenser affect A/C performance? I've got a cooler yet to be mounted because I'm concerned it will more negatively affect my A/C performance than it will degrade tranny life by using the radiator only.
Mine is in between the AC and radiator. You can barely see the hoses but you can see the ties that hold it. It works very well. My trans stays around 175* all the time. AC blows cold @38* on the hottest of days.
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LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB!
After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.
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