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07-09-2002, 03:52 PM
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Transmission coolers?
Looking at putting in a cooler but have to ask a few questions first. Wear is a good place to mount them? What is a good size to go with? When you remove the lines from the radiator, what is the best way to cap off the radiator hard lines? Any sugestions on a good quality would be great also. I am running a 327/350 with a 4:10 rear. I appreciate any imput.
Thanks, Mario
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07-09-2002, 04:04 PM
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Hey Mario,
I'm thinking of the same thing. I've talked to a few people. B&M makes these but I think you can get a nice one at your local parts place. Most people mount these to the radiator but I have heard of mounting to the frame also. I think at least a 19,000 GVWR will be fine. Your radiator lines will run thru the new unit. It's a fairly easy job. Good luck! 
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07-09-2002, 04:09 PM
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I put mine infront of the "a/c radiator" (can't think of the name) and just cut the line going into the "real" radiator. The one I have is rated at 15,000 lbs.
 I don't think it needs to be that HD but that's me "OVERKILL EVERYTHING"
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07-09-2002, 04:19 PM
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07-09-2002, 04:34 PM
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Im running a 5 pass 3/8 line alluminum cooler infront of the radiater,i have a 12" fan sucking though it also, i plan on running hardline though my radiater then though the cooler then back to the trans, i dont think you can be too cool with trans fluid
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07-09-2002, 07:51 PM
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I went down to the local parts store and got the bigest one I could find.
The lines are easy to cut with a small tubing cutter and then use some hose to attach the new trans cooler to the trans lines. Then I got the cooling fan off of a geo metro and put it on top of it. I wired in a thermostat switch to turn it on and off so I dont have to mess with a switch  I mounted mine in front of the AC condensor with the little fan on top pushing toward the engine.
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07-10-2002, 01:13 AM
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After reading this, I just went and picked one up too. It's a B&M Supercooler, 19,000 GVW I believe. I had to cut one of my stock cooler lines, but it went in without too much trouble. I mounted it to the radiator support instead of the radiator itself.
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07-10-2002, 01:50 AM
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07-10-2002, 07:31 AM
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I just took mine off along with the oil cooler. The A/C condensor the oil cooler and the tranny cooler Restrict to much air flow into the radiator IMO.
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07-10-2002, 10:12 AM
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Well I ordered the same cooler as Patric Sullivan yesterday. The B&M supercooler 19,000 and it will be ready for pick up tonight.
I replaced the traney a year and a half ago and have put about 3000 miles on it since. I figured with the long drive ahead of me, I would rather be safe than sorry. The wife would rather fix it when it is broke but you know, I am all about prevenative maintenance. Thanks guys, Mario
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07-10-2002, 10:16 AM
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Check out these pics of my Perma-cooler. Made brackets out of aluminum bar.
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07-10-2002, 10:17 AM
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Forgot to mention, these are very old pics! My frame still in Varaprime and the other motor in it.
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