would it be a waste to get a tranny cooler even though my car is basically stock and the tranny is stock? it does get pretty hot here and I wouldnt want my tranny taking a **** on me. Should I Get one just for the "preventative case"?

 

Its the best $50 insurance you can buy. the lower the trans temp the longer it will last. Higher temps causes fluid breakdown and varnishing. YES get one,they are easy to install.

 

Yes,
takes about an hour to install. Worth the peace of mind.

 

it wouldnt be a waste its not a whole lot of money, and if you get a stall converter in the future it will benifit you, always good to have cool runnin parts

 

I want one too. Anybody recommend a brand, best place to buy?

 

summitracing.com, b&m brand

 

Definetly a good idea. The stock cooler runs through the radiator, which increases the temp as it goes through. An external cooler won't heat the fluid as much and should make the trans last longer.

 

Additional question -

When installing the cooler

a, bypass and plug the radiator cooler?

b, plumb aftermarket before the radiator cooler?

c, plumb the aftermarket cooler after the radiator cooler?


I've heard to do it every which way

 

Here's a guide for ya.. (from the moderator's site) should help.

 

I'd bypass the radiator cooler altogether. It just heats the fluid up more. That's how I have mine installed.