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    Cool Transmission cooler

    So this transmission cooler is now installed and I'm glad I finally went through with it. My transmission would usually stay in the neighborhood of 180* - 200* (even saw it climb to 230*) and now it stays at about 150* driving through town on a 95* day. Also, it get's down to about 130* on the highway. Just thought I'd share.

    http://www.oregonperformancetransmis...y_Code=GENCOOL

    Here's the install

    Trans cooler line atop the radiator
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    Trans cooler line by harmonic balancer
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    Run hoses under the radiator.....
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    ....and into the trans cooler
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    Last edited by jetmech; 06-26-2010 at 12:05 PM.

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

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    did u bypass the radiator or run it through the cooler after the radiator?
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    Quote Originally Posted by banker099 View Post
    did u bypass the radiator or run it through the cooler after the radiator?
    through the radiator

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

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    I have a larger 34" radiator, royal purple fluid, and a factory trans cooler. Even with all my extra weight, and beating on it today in the 90* heat...I only saw like 152. I have a stock stall, do high stalls really add THAT much more heat?
    blown transmissions are about as useful as 97% of the guys on this forum

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    A real high stall like 3000 will create more heat becuz of the TQ slipping more for higher RPM's. Something like a 2000 not as much. But, adding a cooler with everything stock is recommended. Heat is killer!

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    Quote Originally Posted by oleshifty View Post
    I have a larger 34" radiator, royal purple fluid, and a factory trans cooler. Even with all my extra weight, and beating on it today in the 90* heat...I only saw like 152. I have a stock stall, do high stalls really add THAT much more heat?
    I was basically a bone stock 4.8 with a 60e, and in the summer the trans would get up to 220* or so. After the 40k cooler, 120-150* on average. Your larger radiator and that factory cooler must be helping you out quite a bit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jetmech View Post
    So this transmission cooler is now installed and I'm glad I finally went through with it. My transmission would usually stay in the neighborhood of 180* - 200* (even saw it climb to 230*) and now it stays at about 150* driving through town on a 95* day. Just thought I'd share.



    http://www.oregonperformancetransmis...y_Code=GENCOOL
    Did you get the cooler with the internal bypass?

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    I just got the same cooler, but with the thermal bypass. Will be going on next Wed...can't wait.
    I don't think the OP needs the one with the thermal bypass as he's not in a cold weather climate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mang213 View Post
    I was basically a bone stock 4.8 with a 60e, and in the summer the trans would get up to 220* or so. After the 40k cooler, 120-150* on average.
    Same here and No I didn't get the thermal by-pass.....Florida is always way too damn hot

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

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    One of the best upgrades to do, for trany longevity IMO
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