trans/oil coolers

["David Utecht " <stealthloader@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It's best to make custom mounts placing it just ahead of the condenser, however, if space is limited installing it between the radiator and fan is the next best place for it and the most common.  The plastic ties can lead to trouble if you ever have to take the radiator out. Also if you do install one do not by-pass the cooler in the radiator unless it's pluged or leaking as this will also aid in cooling the trans.

  I have used trans coolers for years and have put them on every car I've had with an automatic.  Your local parts store should carry them and they're not too expensive, between $35 & $50 depending on how big you want to go.  Summit Racing and JEG's Performance are good sources too and they carry several different types.  You can aslo add a temp gauge as well, just an idea.

 

Dave U.

81 IMP

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Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 6:36 PM
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Subject: IML: trans/oil coolers

Ok all you brainy people out there, what do you think?  I want to install transmission coolers an my three imperial (all 67's) Is it better to mount the cooler directly the radiator with those plastic ties or mount it  with brackets with a spacing between it ands the radiator or out front in front of the ac condenser, I really have no idea what is best. thank, Mike Becker

 

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