tranny cooler questions -UPDATED, ...like...how, what, where??? |
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tranny cooler questions -UPDATED, ...like...how, what, where??? |
naro914 |
Mar 28 2012, 06:02 AM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Hey all,
so it's become obvious to me that I need a transmission cooler set up. With 330 hp and using a 901 box, it's going to start destroying gears (already did this past weekend at Road Atlanta). So, what is everyone using and how are they set up? What pump & cooler? are you using a resevior/tank? Where is the cooler mounted? and where are you getting the oil in and out of the trans? As you can see, I'm a complete newbie about this, need to educate and do as quickly as possible...I'm running out of transmissions! Pictures would be wonderful... thanks!! |
naro914 |
Jul 31 2012, 07:37 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
OK, I lied...haven't gotten to the cooler yet. But soon, I promise!
Ron, do you have a temp/thermostat switch or something to turn on the pump? I guess what I'm asking is, what triggers the pump to turn on? I would assume you don't want it on when the gear oil is cold - too "thick" then, right? thanks again! |
pcar916 |
Aug 1 2012, 08:21 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
Ron, do you have a temp/thermostat switch or something to turn on the pump?... I would assume you don't want it on when the gear oil is cold - too "thick" then, right? thanks again! The pump is simply controlled with a toggle switch on the dash. I have a rather large gauge (overkill, but I had the roll bar just sittin' there.) down by my shift tower. On the fluid viscosity question... that pump is powerful and even when cold it still pumps that fluid out at a big rate. As long as the case is vented it's an open system, so the pressures in any hose segment are very low. In fact, there's no need to turn it on most of the time while on the highways and byways except to keep sediment moving into the filter. I'm running it about once an hour for 5 minutes just to keep sediment from building up in front of the pickup (formally drain) fitting. I got back yesterday from a 600 mile round-trip (55-75 mph) in 98 - 108 degree (F) weather and the system is good for ~15 degrees of without a fan on the cooler... wish I could get that in the cockpit. Bloody hot outside but just too much fun to drive to take one of the cars with AC. Besides, I have nieces and nephews that want to ride and they don't care how hot it is, just which friends see them in a sports car. Pretty funny that. |
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