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Stock trans cooler

 

yep.

 

One brings fluid to the radiatior, the other returns it to the tranny. Helps cool the fluid.

 

Ok guys one more. Why do people buy after market coolers? Is this setup not very good at cooling the trans?

 

Did this come stock for manuals or only automatics?

Im thinking they buy aftermarket because like all stock parts, once you go to racing specs, the stock just won't cut it.

 

I just installed a hayden last sat and it only cost me 42.00 . Not to hard to install and if your doing a tranny fluid change Like i did ,Thats the best time to do it. I'll find the invoice and give you the info if you want ?

 

did your car have this stock setup? and if so did you use the existing lines to the trans? and install help would be cool...i was going to buy one but now i'm not sure, maybe a little help on the current one will be good, like putting larger lines to and from the radiator what do you think?

 

ok here's the info I got the hayden cooler from www.bulkpart.com (makco) It was 34.44 plus shipping This is the heavy duty 26,000 so it will do a great job. Next go to www.bfranker.badz28.com and brent has a full page on how to install the cooler.The only other part that your gonna need is a 3/8 barbed fitting (home depot) It's like a buck.It will be a little tough getting the fitting on the factory hose but it will go. The hardest part is getting the zip ties through the other radiator. Be smart and lift the fan off the holders ( left side) and that will give you more room. Take your time and it's not that bad of a job. Good luck

 

An aftermarket cooler is a good idea when you have a higher stall converter in the car. A high stall produces more heat and the extra cooler gets rid of that heat.

On my car I pulled those hard tranny lines out and bought some socketless Aeroquip hose and fittings in the place of it. It cost a more for these parts, but I hate lining up the hard lines on the transmission.