FI guys w/tranny cooler plumbing ??
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FI guys w/tranny cooler plumbing ??
I just installed a Tru-Cool 40k trans cooler (with thermal bypass valve) and I ran it in series with the radiator-trans. tank cooler. Are you guys eliminating the radiator/trans. tank cooler and just running it through the new cooler by itself?....or is it best to use both in series? I'm just trying to get the optimal cooling benefits and wondering if anyone has tried both setups.
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The thermal bypass should help winter morning warm up and now I'm thinking that if I eliminate the radiator/trans. in tank cooler, it may improve engine coolant recovery temps.. Still would like to know if using both trans. coolers in series is better then using the aux. cooler as a stand alone for faster cooling.
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I'm gona run mine thru the radiator then to an extra cooler. But only because my trans temps were higher than my water temp (160 stat) and figure the cooler water will cool off the fluid some then the cooler will finish the job...
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I have my Radix heat exchanger mounted in front of my trans. cooler. This is a tight fit, 1/4" between Radix cooler and trans. cooler. I may try and relocate the Radix cooler to the lower bumper valance, this would require cutting some plastic but I think it is doable. I changed out the plastic grille to a nicer looking metal grille and it gave me some extra room in front.
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Mike, I can't comment on running both coolers in series is better then using the aux. cooler as a stand alone for faster cooling.
Jeteys5.3, I plan to install my Radix HX right in front of my TruCool. On my yr. Silvy, I have a ton of room. If I don't like how it mounts, I'll just fab brkts.