Installing Tranny Cooler, help

streetstang67

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I ordered a tranny cooler with my shift kit. I think I'll put the cooler in front of the radiator, behind the space for a front liceanse plate. What do I do about the line running to the radaitor? Should I extent them to my tranny cooler and plug the radiator holes, or should I run I line from the radiator to the cooler, then back to the tranny?

 

krash kendall

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Plug off the rad ports and keep the systems isolated.

 

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krash kendall said:

Plug off the rad ports and keep the systems isolated.

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I agree, bypass the radiator cooler completely.

 

mustang70

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I think it depends on the size of the cooler. I ran my cooler in line with the radiator.

 

brianj5600

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With the cam you have I am guessing you have a tight tc. Heat should not be a big issue. I'd run it through the rad first. What cooler do you have?

 

84convertablegt

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just wondering, is there any reason to block off the ports to the radiator cooler lines if you dont use them. once both lines are disconnected, nothing will come out of there right?

 

69 302/351c

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When I put in my B&M cooler, I bypassed the radiator and put the plastic plugs over the old fittings. Just for looks.

 

streetstang67

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I got the small B&M cooler.

 

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ravenblack67

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The only reason to bypass the rad cooler is living in a very hot climate. in series is recommend as the transmission works better when warmed to 120 to 140 degress. Bypassing the rad causes the ATF to take much longer to warm. The aux cooler is just that, an addition to cooling, not a replacement. Since you are in SC, the decision is not a big deal unless you drive your car in the winter months. The key to transmission life is keeping the ATF below 200 degress. I use a temp gauge and no cooler with excellent results.

 

streetstang67

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Wow, a lot of different opinions here. Can yal explain more?
Thanks