Auto Trans cooler question

donyw

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Am getting ready to install a tranny cooler on my car. My question is which line on the radiator is the return line to the tranny. Top or bottom. I did a search and got conflicting results. Thanks.

 

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I don't know what model year your Stang is, but mine is a 2002 Mustang GT, and the line from the stock cooler to the tranny is the top line. I don't know if different model years have different setups.

You can find out, by attaching a clear plastic hose to the stock cooler, and running the hose from the stock cooler to a container, then run the engine for a second, to see if fluid comes out.

 

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P.S.: You are talking about an auto tranny, right?

 

donyw

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Yes I am talking about an Auto, mine is an 02 also. Thanks for the info. I was thinking about the line/tube thing as a last resort. Thanks for the info

 

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Or you could run the car and take a temperature reading and which ever one is the hottest would be the one going to the cooler. Thats what worked for me

 

jeffnoel

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Which cooler did you get?

 

donyw

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The temperature thiing is a good idea to. I got a B&M 70268 super cooler from summit. I think it was $50 to the door. Not bad.

 

jeffnoel

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Were will you be mounting it?

 

OUR01GT

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I installed a HAYDEN and it seems to work real well. It's mounted top and center in front of the radiator.

 

donyw

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I haven't gotten under there and really looked for best place yet, but definitely in front of the radiator and condensor. Where ever I can get it to bolt up in that area really.

 

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How important is an auto trans cooler... I was talking about getting one and i was laughed at, since they're "only used for towing" and my dad who's a mechanic says the lines will often leak once they're installed and stuff. I eventually wanna mod my car and get to the track, so where abouts down the road should i add it, or immediately?

 

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Kilgore Trout

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PlatinumDevil said:

How important is an auto trans cooler... I was talking about getting one and i was laughed at, since they're "only used for towing" and my dad who's a mechanic says the lines will often leak once they're installed and stuff. I eventually wanna mod my car and get to the track, so where abouts down the road should i add it, or immediately?

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Well, if you use a Predator to increase your shift firmness and also mods such as stall converter or shift kits it becomes more important.

Also, trannys cost a LOT of money. Is $50 to the door worth the peace of mind a cooler provides? I think so.

 

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Kilgore Trout said:

Also, trannys cost a LOT of money. Is $50 to the door worth the peace of mind a cooler provides? I think so.

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Thats what i thought, however i was ridiculed by others, and my dad was strongly against it. I guess i can add that to the list of mods to come.

 

OUR01GT

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It is a cheap mod and IMO a must for auto trannys that are modified.

 

donyw

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If you are worried about the rubber lines leaking, you can replace them with metal lines. I am sure any small garage has someone that could bend them for you.
After the addition of my tuner, and gears I notice things seem a lot hotter after I drive for a while. It is better be safe than sorry.

 

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Need some help convincing your Dad? Visit the TCCOA web site and read the "Ford OD transmissions 101" series.
http://www.tccoa.com/articles/tranny/index.html#