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KaBoom1701 · 10-28-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Might be, I'm about to attempt to install a trans cooler on my IPF setup, so I might be able to give you exactly what you need to know.

Awesome. Thx

sycraft · 10-28-2014, 08:11 PM

from the IPF install photos

KaBoom1701 · 10-28-2014, 08:16 PM

Thx for the pics sycraft.

Not much room between the oem coolers and IPF intercooler......

MagnumForceGB · 10-29-2014, 08:36 AM

I've been looking at B&M coolers with a thermal fan that kicks on at 175℉. It is 10" x 10" so fitment will be an issue, but I might put it on the passenger side behind the fog light. Take the fog light bezel and cut out the recessed areas to make it an air scoop. My transmission is hitting over 250℉ waiting in the staging lanes, need something.

KaBoom1701 · 10-29-2014, 09:48 AM

Again, with the help of specialfx I've been looking at this one myself:

http://www.tickperformance.com/b-m-r...-npt-fittings/

Along with these braided lines that should fit right into the OEM fittings.

https://bowlertransmissions.com/p/53...on-cooler-line

Good info on our transmissions here:
http://etereman.com/blog/general-motors-automatic/how-to-protect-your-6l45-transmission

Correct Size female to AN fitting for cooler lines:
Dorman 800-605 Automatic Transmission Line Connector

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EPYHVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You’ll also need one of these to remove the lines, you’ll have to cut it down in the back as it is too long for our curved lines:
OTC 7937 Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect Tool for GM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OCIWR2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

B&MRacing · 10-29-2014, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

I've been looking at B&M coolers with a thermal fan that kicks on at 175℉. It is 10" x 10" so fitment will be an issue, but I might put it on the passenger side behind the fog light. Take the fog light bezel and cut out the recessed areas to make it an air scoop. My transmission is hitting over 250℉ waiting in the staging lanes, need something.

Were you looking at the Medium Hi Tek cooler?

MagnumForceGB · 10-29-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt@B&MRacing

Were you looking at the Medium Hi Tek cooler?

Yes I was, need something that can keep itself cool in the staging lanes. When my transmission temps are down it feels like the car has more power, at the track though they never go below 240 ℉.

KaBoom1701 · 10-29-2014, 01:12 PM

Beside mounting location another issue is how do we add transmission fluid once we add this cooler to the system?

MagnumForceGB · 10-29-2014, 01:23 PM

Warm the transmission up to a little over 100℉ and while it is running put oil into the fill hole till it starts leaking out a little. Car has to be in the air and level.

KaBoom1701 · 10-29-2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Warm the transmission up to a little over 100℉ and while it is running put oil into the fill hole till it starts leaking out a little. Car has to be in the air and level.

Ok, got it.

Anyone got a pic of where this fill hole is?

Don't feel like jacking the car up right now. lol

MagnumForceGB · 10-29-2014, 08:07 PM

Just bought this:
B&M 70298 Hi-Tek SuperCooler Oil Cooler with Fan

Will get it this weekend, so I will see where I can place it. There might be room in front of the radiator for it with the intercooler, but will have to see.

JantzenOKC · 10-29-2014, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Just bought this:
B&M 70298 Hi-Tek SuperCooler Oil Cooler with Fan

Will get it this weekend, so I will see where I can place it. There might be room in front of the radiator for it with the intercooler, but will have to see.

Nice. That's one hell of a trans cooler setup!

MagnumForceGB · 10-29-2014, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JantzenOKC

Nice. That's one hell of a trans cooler setup!

Hope so, the lines and fittings cost an extra $140. Using stainless steel -6 AN lines. Also going to upgrade my meth lines to AN stainless steel, make it look nice.

Jason@JacFab · 10-29-2014, 10:32 PM

Looks like a way better setup than the Caprice for the price, even if you figure in the additional $$ spent for the fittings, etc. I'm all for factory fitting stuff, but $500-600 for a trans cooler? No... Way...

10-28-2014, 08:11 PM	#16
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	from the IPF install photos Attached Images __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

10-28-2014, 08:16 PM	#17
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Thx for the pics sycraft. Not much room between the oem coolers and IPF intercooler...... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-29-2014, 08:36 AM	#18
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	I've been looking at B&M coolers with a thermal fan that kicks on at 175℉. It is 10" x 10" so fitment will be an issue, but I might put it on the passenger side behind the fog light. Take the fog light bezel and cut out the recessed areas to make it an air scoop. My transmission is hitting over 250℉ waiting in the staging lanes, need something. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

10-29-2014, 09:48 AM	#19
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Again, with the help of specialfx I've been looking at this one myself: http://www.tickperformance.com/b-m-r...-npt-fittings/ Along with these braided lines that should fit right into the OEM fittings. https://bowlertransmissions.com/p/53...on-cooler-line Good info on our transmissions here: http://etereman.com/blog/general-motors-automatic/how-to-protect-your-6l45-transmission Correct Size female to AN fitting for cooler lines: Dorman 800-605 Automatic Transmission Line Connector http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EPYHVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You’ll also need one of these to remove the lines, you’ll have to cut it down in the back as it is too long for our curved lines: OTC 7937 Transmission Oil Cooler Line Disconnect Tool for GM http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OCIWR2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Images __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-29-2014, 01:12 PM	#22
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Beside mounting location another issue is how do we add transmission fluid once we add this cooler to the system? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-29-2014, 01:23 PM	#23
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	Warm the transmission up to a little over 100℉ and while it is running put oil into the fill hole till it starts leaking out a little. Car has to be in the air and level. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

10-29-2014, 08:07 PM	#25
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	Just bought this: B&M 70298 Hi-Tek SuperCooler Oil Cooler with Fan Will get it this weekend, so I will see where I can place it. There might be room in front of the radiator for it with the intercooler, but will have to see. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

10-29-2014, 10:32 PM	#28
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Looks like a way better setup than the Caprice for the price, even if you figure in the additional $$ spent for the fittings, etc. I'm all for factory fitting stuff, but $500-600 for a trans cooler? No... Way...