I have a 69 cougar with a 351w and an Art Carr C4 w/transbrake. I have a big trans-cooler (I forget the actual specs, but roughly 12"x6"x1" with it's own fan). I ran the lines from the transmission to the radiator, then to the cooler, then back to the transmission.
I routed it like this because I figured the radiator will help cool it to the minimum temp of the water, then to the trans-cooler for better cooling.
However, I got to thinking and was curious if the trans-fluid is heating up the water. When cruising, I don't have a problem with it heating up, only sitting still.
Do you think if I omitted the radiator in the trans-fluid path that it'll help the motor run cooler? Will the transmission run hotter? What are your thoughts?
I'm running ~11.5:1 CR and a 224/234 & .496"/.520" cam, with the stock radiator, a pulling electric fan inside and the trans-cooler with a pushing electric fan on the outside.
The car's pretty much a track car only, it never sees the street. When I'd race in a true street style race, it would heat up if I had to sit at a light or in traffic. I just want to help prolong the life of my transmission and help keep my water temps down.
Discuss.
I routed it like this because I figured the radiator will help cool it to the minimum temp of the water, then to the trans-cooler for better cooling.
However, I got to thinking and was curious if the trans-fluid is heating up the water. When cruising, I don't have a problem with it heating up, only sitting still.
Do you think if I omitted the radiator in the trans-fluid path that it'll help the motor run cooler? Will the transmission run hotter? What are your thoughts?
I'm running ~11.5:1 CR and a 224/234 & .496"/.520" cam, with the stock radiator, a pulling electric fan inside and the trans-cooler with a pushing electric fan on the outside.
The car's pretty much a track car only, it never sees the street. When I'd race in a true street style race, it would heat up if I had to sit at a light or in traffic. I just want to help prolong the life of my transmission and help keep my water temps down.
Discuss.