Trans cooler install.

[LaserSVT]

So I hope to also install my trans cooler but was curious about the hoses. Should I cut the return from the radiator and use hose clamps to attach the hose to the trans cooler or do I have to flange out the pipe some so the hose dont pop off? IDK how much pressure is in it and if I can just clamp the hose on the metal hose I cut?

 

[1bad4.6l]

Just clamp it to the hose with a fuel line clamp or two regular hose clamps. You could swell the end a little bit if you want though. But the high pressure clamps should hold on their own.

 

[slowmkviii]

Why not just buy the right fittings

 

[Roadboss]

On all my coolers I have flanged the tubing and double clamped the hose onto the tubing for added safety.

 

[1bad4.6l]

Probably cause they don't make a factory line to run from the stock cooler to the aftermarket add-on one. And back to the tranny.

I had too sorry.

 

[Sapperfire]

He has to learn how to install a hose properly first..

 

[lsc8]

i thought he was good at playing with hoses? You should be fine clamping it. I would double clamp it though for sure.

 

[lincolnboy]

Also some people not saying u. But check the fluid level after install will require more fluid with the added cooler. Did you buy a cooler w/ or w/out a fan. Some people think it cooler to add a fan for the tranny cooler.

 

[lincolnboy]

This look like a killer idea never thought of adding a xtra filter and an fitting. The link duh http://www.timskelton.com/lightning/race_prep/powertrain/filter_cooler_install.htm