Transmission Cooler
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When it says it should be 1/8" below the lowest mark, it is because at that point in the write-up, your fluid is cold. Plus, you want it at least on the stick before you run it too much.
It then tells you to recheck after the tranny warms up to normal operating temp. Then it should be near the "HOT" mark.
It then tells you to recheck after the tranny warms up to normal operating temp. Then it should be near the "HOT" mark.
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Installed mine today
I installed mine this evening, I used the pics in this thread for hose routing pics. Great write up and I am glad to have seen it as I have been meaning to do this anyway. I used a maxicool cooler by Hayden automotive from Advance auto, it was $49.95 but I got 10% with a military discount so it worked for me and they look very well made they are all .75in thick and his one is 11x11.75in so it is roughly the same size. For mounting I used .75in flat bar a little overkill but I dont want it coming loose and there is about an inch of clearance between the back of the cooler and the condensor. So thanks for the grea write-up and I also used this time to black out my turn signals with some Black window tint Testor's (the model paint maker) spray paint.
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Great Information! My tubes enter the side. I wasn't aware it made a difference which entered top vs. bottom... I will have to check. I suppose it addresses air entrapment. Surely I got it right as I haven't had any problems.
Regardless.... I am also considering a higher capacity pan... I read Rock Krawler will be making such.
Regardless.... I am also considering a higher capacity pan... I read Rock Krawler will be making such.
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I believe there is a post in this thread where it was stated that a stand alone trans cooler doesn't really do much good for trail riding. While they work well on the Hwy they don't do much good on the trail at slow speeds. I can confirm that to be true so if your installing one spend the extra few bucks and get a thermostat fan controlled unit you'll be much happier with it's preformance.
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I believe there is a post in this thread where it was stated that a stand alone trans cooler doesn't really do much good for trail riding. While they work well on the Hwy they don't do much good on the trail at slow speeds. I can confirm that to be true so if your installing one spend the extra few bucks and get a thermostat fan controlled unit you'll be much happier with it's preformance.
it seems to me that the OEM fan will pull air through all cooling fins at low speeds, making the tranny cooler effective at low speeds. unless you are planning to have the added fan come on at lower temps, I don't see how it would make a difference. please elaborate.
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how can you confirm that to be true?
it seems to me that the OEM fan will pull air through all cooling fins at low speeds, making the tranny cooler effective at low speeds. unless you are planning to have the added fan come on at lower temps, I don't see how it would make a difference. please elaborate.
it seems to me that the OEM fan will pull air through all cooling fins at low speeds, making the tranny cooler effective at low speeds. unless you are planning to have the added fan come on at lower temps, I don't see how it would make a difference. please elaborate.
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how can you confirm that to be true?
it seems to me that the OEM fan will pull air through all cooling fins at low speeds, making the tranny cooler effective at low speeds. unless you are planning to have the added fan come on at lower temps, I don't see how it would make a difference. please elaborate.
it seems to me that the OEM fan will pull air through all cooling fins at low speeds, making the tranny cooler effective at low speeds. unless you are planning to have the added fan come on at lower temps, I don't see how it would make a difference. please elaborate.
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anyone tried the 'Flex-a-lite TransLife Transmission Oil Cooler' on quadratec stie ? any impressions on it ?
http://www.quadratec.com/products/94000_4126.htm
http://www.quadratec.com/products/94000_4126.htm