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How big of a transmission cooler do I need? #1485426 08/16/13 11:48 PM 08/16/13 11:48 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,178 Indy FlyFish OP super stock
FlyFish OP super stock Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,178 Indy	How big of a trans cooler do I need? Car is a 3200 lbs with driver, 90% race 10% street, 727, 8" converter, ~530 hp small block. I'm using the trans cooler that is in radiator currently...do I need more? I just cooked the clutches in my trans, but it was 7 years old, so it was about due for a rebuild. 67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: FlyFish] #1485427 08/17/13 10:59 AM 08/17/13 10:59 AM
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old_racer pro stock Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,401 Wi.	I'm using a B&M finned one it's about 7x12 and has threaded holes for fitting good hoses on it, make sure you use good hose, and don't run it thru the radiator, unless your driving the car in winter. Russ

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: FlyFish] #1485428 08/17/13 01:26 PM 08/17/13 01:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	I use a honey comb B&M from Kragens and has worked great for several years w/my big block, 727 and an 8" 5000+ stall vert..........never sees over 180 degrees............... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: Thumperdart] #1485429 08/17/13 02:35 PM 08/17/13 02:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,178 Indy FlyFish OP super stock
FlyFish OP super stock Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,178 Indy	Quote: I use a honey comb B&M from Kragens and has worked great for several years w/my big block, 727 and an 8" 5000+ stall vert..........never sees over 180 degrees............... Roughly how big is yours (length, width, thickness)? Just trying to get an idea on how big of one I need to buy. 67 Barracuda street car, 408, e85, 1.38 60', 6.44 @105.9 in the 1/8 mile, 10.19 @130.5 in the 1/4...so far....

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: FlyFish] #1485430 08/17/13 02:50 PM 08/17/13 02:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 178 Suffolk,VA D dragracedr member
dragracedr member D Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 178 Suffolk,VA	I ran a 22000 pound rated cooler on my 526 low block. Never any issues. I plan on the same thing for my 528 Hemi. Plate types are allegedly more efficient and compact than tube/fin coolers. Check the manufacture's dimensional specs or one that fits your needs. By the way the low block was a tube/fin deal. If you plan on using your radiator cooler, plumb the ancillary unit in after the radiator.

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: FlyFish] #1485431 08/17/13 03:10 PM 08/17/13 03:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: Quote: I use a honey comb B&M from Kragens and has worked great for several years w/my big block, 727 and an 8" 5000+ stall vert..........never sees over 180 degrees............... Roughly how big is yours (length, width, thickness)? Just trying to get an idea on how big of one I need to buy. Not in ft. of me but a guess would be like 12x9 and an inch thick........ If you look close, you can see it below my ft. lic. plate........... Last edited by Thumperdart; 08/17/13 03:15 PM. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: Thumperdart] #1485432 08/17/13 03:13 PM 08/17/13 03:13 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska 72Swinger master
72Swinger master Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska	That B&M super cooler is an excellent tranny cooler. Beyond that step up to a derale with a fan mounted to it. Mopar to the bone!!!

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: 72Swinger] #1485433 08/17/13 07:05 PM 08/17/13 07:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa rebel master
rebel master Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,647 aotearoa	B&M Supercooler here, mounted my own fan to it, can hotlap with a brake on a 5500 stall converter no problem.just DO NOT BUY A 'S' PASS cooler, too restrictive.

Re: How big of a transmission cooler do I need? [Re: rebel] #1485434 08/17/13 09:19 PM 08/17/13 09:19 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA superwrench master
superwrench master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,537 PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA	2001 Dakota 5.2 Trailer Tow pack cooler.......fits exactly into a 22' rad opening. That sucker is COLD after the fan is running for 30 seconds.....Cheap and it works. Just get the line ends to the cooler when you pull it...makes hooking it up a breeze.

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