Age old question... stand alone trans cooler, or in sequence?

[Stangman]

Ok here's my scenario. Trans has been rebuilt in my car. It overheated. Cause was insufficient flow thru stock radiator trans cooler. Barely anything. So, I can buy a new radiator for a little over a hundred, or spend just a few bucks more and get a stand alone trans cooler.

Which route should I go? Looking to get this within the next month to get the car finished up.

I would *like* to hold out until the all aluminum radiators start showing up on ebay again, and do that. So that sorta deters me from getting a new rad. I am leaning towards a standalone.

But isn't there some sort of cooler bypass that is needed? But they always fail? I remember reading something along those lines.

Also, what's the best large cooler for the money? And, once a cooler that large is chosen, does it matter on the stacked plate design since its larger?

Sorry to go on and on.

 

[Right on the Mark]

You can read my write up here. Some people mount down low also. Take what you want from it and leave the rest.
http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=73827

 

[KStromberg]

I use the same cooler as ROTM and it's in the same location. The only thing I might add is that if you are not running an aggressive stall (3500+), the 40,000 may be a bit too much cooling for your needs.

 

[Roadboss]

I would look at either the B&M or the Hayden Plate coolers.

http://www.makcotransmissionparts.com/OC-1677.html


How you mount them determines the model. I chose the one above. You can see my cooler mounted behind my Gen1 Spider Valve relays. Also plumbed in line after the radiator (cool weather friendly).

 

[Stangman]

I actually just had a 3500 stall installed. I will take a look at those 2 links when I get more time today.

My current secondary cooler is in the same spot as yours Roadboss.

 

[Sapperfire]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYjZK_6i37M&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I have since added new 90* fittings and cut the bent sections allowing for a flusher fit above the lower bumper facia

And a went with a dual core steering cooler just because I could

 

[unity]

A t-stat can always prevent overcooling if there is a concern for that.

 

[chris2523]

my cooler is also mounted in the same general location as ROTM. its about half the size, but i am running a stock trans still.

 

[Right on the Mark]

I actually just had a 3500 stall installed. I will take a look at those 2 links when I get more time today.

My current secondary cooler is in the same spot as yours Roadboss.

With your conv I would recommend the one in my write up.

 

[Stangman]

Took a look at your thread Frank, that's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the link... looking it up on ebay now....

 

[KStromberg]

I wouldn't even recommend getting the one with the bypass valve unless you are driving it in the winter. The cooler is THAT efficient.