Questions before starting Trans Cooler Install

[Rileysowner]

I have a couple of questions before starting my trans cooler install.

1) What and how do I remove the stuff in front of the rad to gain access to mount the cooler?

2) Which line from the trans should I splice into to run to the cooler (upper or lower)?

3) Any other gottchas I should know about?

[unrreal]

check this tread out they have all the info you need. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=514

[astrozam]

check this tread out they have all the info you need. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=514

Now thats what I like to see, linking to archived info

[Rileysowner]

Yup. Good response. Sadly the cooler I purchased does not fit (wrong measurements on the website I ordered it from). I am considering mounting it elsewhere with an electric fan or two since it is 20" long. Any thoughts?

[Smiliesafari]

I used an AC evaporator for a trans cooler. There's no way it would fit in front of the radiator. I put it under the van on the opposite side as the gas tank. I mounted it at 45 degrees to the front. I have no previous records as to the temps but I'm assuming it must work as I have touched it after a drive and it is very hot to the touch. No fan to cool it. Just lots of air flowing under the van.

[Rileysowner]

That is an interesting idea. I'm not sure how well it would work, but the prices I have been finding on fans makes me think I should e-bay or kijiji the one I have and find a tru-cool. I found a place in the metro Detroit area selling the 4490 for 59.99 but they don't ship to Canada and use UPS which would add $40 in brokerage fees if they did. Still thinking options.

[thevalleyboy]

I ordered mine from OPT (Oregon Performance Transmission) to Canada - I dont remember about `customs and all that but I got a good product and was happy with it. Installed easy - just like the write ups on the site - maybe go ebay hunting and take a look!
Check out this post for more info viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2961&hilit=+transmission+cooler

[LaGrasta]

http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/merch ... de=coolers

[Rileysowner]

http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/merch ... de=coolers

Thanks, I got mine from HERE for $69.99. Shipped to a friend in NY and he will bring it up at the end of May when he comes up this way camping. A little longer wait, but I will survive.

[SoCalli V8]

Just fit the hugest trans cooler made for a 30ft motorhome in front of the a/c condensor and you won`t need a fan.

Stacked plate and fin only.

[Rileysowner]

The cooler has arrived at my State side friend's place, I have my gauge and piller pod, and since I an due for a filter change the trans filter change kit with the new filter and pan gasket. Hopefully the rain will stop and I will have some time to get the temp gauge and filter change done next week, although I might be able to do it Friday if the weather forecast is correct and the showers scatter somewhere else.