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!! |
slivel |
Aug 1 2012, 10:57 AM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 510 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
I use a three position switch on the dash - ON (Man)/OFF/ON (Auto). In ON(Man) the pump is on always. In ON (Auto) the pump turns on when the trans temp rises above 180 degrees F. I epoxy-ed a small (dime -sized) thermo switch to the side of the transmission which turns on the pump when the temp gets at or above 180 degrees. The thermo switch is normally open and closes when the set temp is reached.
On track I usually see the pump turn on (I have a pilot light indicator on the dash) after about 3 laps. Trans temps stay less than 240 degrees with my set-up. I have seen over 300 degrees before pump and cooler installed and the front trans seal leak along with the high temps. |
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