suggestions on how to keep engine & tranny cool

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Jul 28, 2006 | 04:42 PM

thegift

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suggestions on how to keep engine & tranny cool

I have a '94 lt1 f-body. durin hot weather the temp goes over 210 pretty consitently. what adjustments can i make, or parts that i could invest in, in an effort to keep temp. around 180-190 with the a/c blasting.

Jul 28, 2006 | 05:20 PM

sleeperMULLET

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Re: suggestions on how to keep engine & tranny cool

manual fan switch, 160º t-stat, electric water pump, tranny cooler, and engine oil cooler.

Jul 28, 2006 | 10:12 PM

z28_theantirice

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Re: suggestions on how to keep engine & tranny cool

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Originally Posted by Z28Roxy

Fans reprogrammed and 160 thermostat have been enough for me, though that doesn't address keeping the transmission cooled.

what he said, and a B&M Tranny Cooler pn:70264 fits pefect in front of the radiator

Jul 28, 2006 | 10:22 PM

madwolf

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Re: suggestions on how to keep engine & tranny cool

Coolant system flush, fresh quality coolant mixed with distilled water, 2 bottles of Redline Watter Wetter added, 160* (Hypertech) thermostat, coolant system bleeding, programming, RV cooler (28K - autozone) in line with the stock cooler. That thing will stay cool, trust me.