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trans cooler #236778 02/26/09 12:11 PM 02/26/09 12:11 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,009 Sac, CA M mopowers OP master
mopowers OP master M Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,009 Sac, CA	What trans cooler would you all recommend for a street/strip car? I've noticed there are a couple different designs out there. Which one cools better? or

Re: trans cooler [Re: mopowers] #236779 02/26/09 12:33 PM 02/26/09 12:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394 Q Quicktree I Win
Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	I use the bottom one , but with AN fittings and braided line.

Re: trans cooler [Re: Quicktree] #236780 02/26/09 12:45 PM 02/26/09 12:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,560 S.E. Michigan cl440 master
cl440 master Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,560 S.E. Michigan	I have always used the style shown in the bottom picture. I believe B&M sells the one you show in your top pic. I bet either would be fine.

Re: trans cooler [Re: cl440] #236781 02/26/09 12:59 PM 02/26/09 12:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl. D dusturbd340W5 master
dusturbd340W5 master D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,616 Kissimmee Fl.	I am using the plate styl like the top one 70 duster full chassis super pro 416 CNC Indybrock heads 727 w/brake best so far 1.212 60 6.219 in 1/8 at 110.88 9.768 at 137.81 1/4

Re: trans cooler [Re: dusturbd340W5] #236782 02/26/09 01:38 PM 02/26/09 01:38 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca Chassisman master
Chassisman master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca	Evan...I use the top one on all cars I've ever built I have had a few issues with the bottom style.Also the top one will fit real nice with the frame work for your radiator support like mine.If your coming to the March Meet look me up again so you can steal my mounting of that cooler too.....LOL

Re: trans cooler [Re: Chassisman] #236783 02/26/09 01:46 PM 02/26/09 01:46 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa	the top unit is a multi pass cooler, that means zero restriction. the bottom unit drops the pressure at each 180* bend the fluid has to go around. the top unit is high performance, the bottom unit isn't. i used to make coolers like to bottom unit & when cold that bottom unit would creat a 30 psi restriction on oil flow.

Re: trans cooler [Re: rebel] #236784 02/26/09 01:52 PM 02/26/09 01:52 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 377 NW Indiana USA 727specialist enthusiast
727specialist enthusiast Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 377 NW Indiana USA	The top one.

Re: trans cooler [Re: Chassisman] #236785 02/26/09 01:58 PM 02/26/09 01:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,009 Sac, CA M mopowers OP master
mopowers OP master M Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,009 Sac, CA	I want to emphasize that the car will see a lot of street time, so I want the best cooling I can get. The whole pressure drop thing is new to me. I didn't realize that. Maybe the top plate style is the way to go. I'll just get the biggest one they make. Quote: Evan...I use the top one on all cars I've ever built I have had a few issues with the bottom style.Also the top one will fit real nice with the frame work for your radiator support like mine.If your coming to the March Meet look me up again so you can steal my mounting of that cooler too.....LOL Ron, I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just borrowing some ideas. Wait till you see my fan set-up. BTW, we'll definitely stop by your camp again at the MM.

Re: trans cooler [Re: mopowers] #236786 02/26/09 02:04 PM 02/26/09 02:04 PM
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69CHARGERMD master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,852 KENTUCKY	TOP one,,,, I think mine is a B and M Supercooler,,,looks identical. 69 Charger 496 Stroker,,,,,solid cam, E heads,,,STREET driven,,,no issues........

Re: trans cooler [Re: mopowers] #236787 02/26/09 02:05 PM 02/26/09 02:05 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca Chassisman master
Chassisman master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,749 Chowchilla,ca	Quote: I want to emphasize that the car will see a lot of street time, so I want the best cooling I can get. The whole pressure drop thing is new to me. I didn't realize that. Maybe the top plate style is the way to go. I'll just get the biggest one they make. Quote: Evan...I use the top one on all cars I've ever built I have had a few issues with the bottom style.Also the top one will fit real nice with the frame work for your radiator support like mine.If your coming to the March Meet look me up again so you can steal my mounting of that cooler too.....LOL Ron, I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just borrowing some ideas. Wait till you see my fan set-up. BTW, we'll definitely stop by your camp again at the MM. Just look for the American flag and Pirate flag again....that and the empty rum bottles strewn about.Friday night we're throwing a BBQ for 200 or so plus drive-in lawn chair movie on the big screen...and of course fireworks.. ...so by sat. we'll be REALLY shot.....LOL

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