Trans Cooler Type

Dave Steltz · 02-05-2009, 09:52 AM

Whats your opinion on trans cooler type ?

The standard cooler type , B&M, etc, rows of tubes and fins..

The standard type with a fan..

The cannister style that holds a large amount...

FYI I have the standard type, with the threaded ends and braided lines...no slip on lines for me...

SGSST109E · 02-05-2009, 11:01 AM

The biggest cooler you can fit with tubes so you can flush them. I fan is a must

Tom Goldman · 02-05-2009, 12:32 PM

Dave ,I've got a PermaCool cooler with the fan,which is a large tube ,flushable type,and a 4 quart accumulator. ....Hot lapping last year in the heat,running hi gear thru the stop, I rarely came back over 180 deg. and cooled down quickly. and my cooler is in the back of the car,out of the direct air flow. .....The biggest benefit is the 4 extra quarts of fluid, allowing greater dissipation of the heat,over a larger volume .....Tom

EricArrow · 02-17-2009, 07:09 PM

I had a frame mount heat sink type that never worked very well...have since put a B&M Super Cooler (w/fan) and no more issues

Dave Steltz · 02-18-2009, 09:59 AM

My plan is to add a fan to my cooler (I already have a decent cooler with screw in AN fittings and braided line)..

So question for the guys running a fan, how is yours controlled ? By a toggle switch or thermostat ?

If by a thermostat, where are you taking the temp reading to run it....

Tom Goldman · 02-18-2009, 12:21 PM

Dave , I control mine manually,and moniter the temp in the trans pan. ......I run the fan for 5-10 min, and fire up the car and put it in gear for a min. or so to circulate the fluid. ......Temp usually drops 20-30 degrees....The smart thing to do is run the fan while the car is on the run and the return road ,as the hot fluid is circulating thru the system ,it'l keep the temp from rising as fast,and you will lower the temp quicker. ....The more fluid you have the easier it is to keep it cool. ..........Tom

Dave Steltz · 02-18-2009, 01:32 PM

Thanks Tom that was my thought too...since running the fan on the cooler with no fluild circulating wouldnt make alot of diff....I think I'll just hook it to a switch and watch it...my temp gauge is int he pan too...

02-05-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trans Cooler Type Whats your opinion on trans cooler type ? The standard cooler type , B&M, etc, rows of tubes and fins.. The standard type with a fan.. The cannister style that holds a large amount... FYI I have the standard type, with the threaded ends and braided lines...no slip on lines for me... __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

02-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#2
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Likes: 54 Liked 124 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Trans Cooler Type The biggest cooler you can fit with tubes so you can flush them. I fan is a must

02-05-2009, 12:32 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Trans Cooler Type Dave ,I've got a PermaCool cooler with the fan,which is a large tube ,flushable type,and a 4 quart accumulator. ....Hot lapping last year in the heat,running hi gear thru the stop, I rarely came back over 180 deg. and cooled down quickly. and my cooler is in the back of the car,out of the direct air flow. .....The biggest benefit is the 4 extra quarts of fluid, allowing greater dissipation of the heat,over a larger volume .....Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

02-17-2009, 07:09 PM	#4
EricArrow Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 145 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trans Cooler Type I had a frame mount heat sink type that never worked very well...have since put a B&M Super Cooler (w/fan) and no more issues __________________ Low and Slow

02-18-2009, 09:59 AM	#5
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trans Cooler Type My plan is to add a fan to my cooler (I already have a decent cooler with screw in AN fittings and braided line).. So question for the guys running a fan, how is yours controlled ? By a toggle switch or thermostat ? If by a thermostat, where are you taking the temp reading to run it.... __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

02-18-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,436 Likes: 776 Liked 700 Times in 204 Posts	Re: Trans Cooler Type Dave , I control mine manually,and moniter the temp in the trans pan. ......I run the fan for 5-10 min, and fire up the car and put it in gear for a min. or so to circulate the fluid. ......Temp usually drops 20-30 degrees....The smart thing to do is run the fan while the car is on the run and the return road ,as the hot fluid is circulating thru the system ,it'l keep the temp from rising as fast,and you will lower the temp quicker. ....The more fluid you have the easier it is to keep it cool. ..........Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

02-18-2009, 01:32 PM	#7
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trans Cooler Type Thanks Tom that was my thought too...since running the fan on the cooler with no fluild circulating wouldnt make alot of diff....I think I'll just hook it to a switch and watch it...my temp gauge is int he pan too... __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team