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RyLo1787 · 01-12-2021, 05:39 PM

Long time listener, first time caller...

So I’m in the middle of switching over to twins and I realized my ECS intercooler is not going to work with the AGP kit. The intercooler is too wide and kinks the 90 degree coupling on the inlet side. The only solution I can see is to bite the bullet and buy the AGP intercooler and sell my ECS intercooler. The problem that comes up with that is my trans cooler is currently mounted (very janky) above my intercooler, see picture. How are those of you running the AGP intercooler mounting your trans cooler. Mine is a Derale with a fan. I’m thinking about using the radiator zip ties and just zipping too the intercooler core above the crash bar. Let me know your thoughts.

blake-b · 01-12-2021, 10:13 PM

When I had mine, I did just that - zipped tied the oil cooler (I had a manual so no trans cooler like yours) to the condenser. I did not have a fan though.

Could you use a different angle coupler?

When I put in an aftermarket radiator, It was too thick and I could not longer use the "snake" for the passenger side of the intercooler. I ended up routing the passenger side piping up and over the frame rail like the AGP driver's side does. Zero issues with it that way.

gtstorey · 01-13-2021, 08:53 AM

Tru-Cool makes a transmission cooler that fits below the crash pretty well, but no fan on it. I Don't know that you would need a fan on it anyway.

RyLo1787 · 01-13-2021, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake-b

When I had mine, I did just that - zipped tied the oil cooler (I had a manual so no trans cooler like yours) to the condenser. I did not have a fan though.

Could you use a different angle coupler?

When I put in an aftermarket radiator, It was too thick and I could not longer use the "snake" for the passenger side of the intercooler. I ended up routing the passenger side piping up and over the frame rail like the AGP driver's side does. Zero issues with it that way.

I thought about using a tighter radius 90 on the coupling but the ECS Intercooler mounts further back than the AGP and its wider by about 3/4" on each side. This creates an acute angle which kinks the coupling. I don't have any way to move it forward without modifying the bottom of the core support or the ECS mounting brackets. Im about 90% going end up selling the ECS and buy the AGP since its made to go there. I just have to fit my big ass trans cooler or replace it with a smaller one also

RyLo1787 · 01-13-2021, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtstorey

Tru-Cool makes a transmission cooler that fits below the crash pretty well, but no fan on it. I Don't know that you would need a fan on it anyway.

would you mind linking it or sharing the part number?

gtstorey · 01-14-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RyLo1787

would you mind linking it or sharing the part number?

Tru-Cool LPD49211

joshnmn · 01-15-2021, 04:03 AM

You can’t just change couplings and reroute the hose?

I think* I have the same cooler. I mounted mine on my IC bracket and rotated it 90 with 90 elbows. It’s tight, but a little angle gave me enough room to make it work.

01-12-2021, 05:39 PM	#1
RyLo1787 Drives: 2014 camaro ss Join Date: May 2020 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 35 View My Garage	Torqstorm to AGP, trans cooler help Long time listener, first time caller... So I’m in the middle of switching over to twins and I realized my ECS intercooler is not going to work with the AGP kit. The intercooler is too wide and kinks the 90 degree coupling on the inlet side. The only solution I can see is to bite the bullet and buy the AGP intercooler and sell my ECS intercooler. The problem that comes up with that is my trans cooler is currently mounted (very janky) above my intercooler, see picture. How are those of you running the AGP intercooler mounting your trans cooler. Mine is a Derale with a fan. I’m thinking about using the radiator zip ties and just zipping too the intercooler core above the crash bar. Let me know your thoughts. Attached Images

01-15-2021, 04:03 AM	#7
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,103 View My Garage	You can’t just change couplings and reroute the hose? I think* I have the same cooler. I mounted mine on my IC bracket and rotated it 90 with 90 elbows. It’s tight, but a little angle gave me enough room to make it work. Attached Images

01-12-2021, 10:13 PM	#2
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	When I had mine, I did just that - zipped tied the oil cooler (I had a manual so no trans cooler like yours) to the condenser. I did not have a fan though. Could you use a different angle coupler? When I put in an aftermarket radiator, It was too thick and I could not longer use the "snake" for the passenger side of the intercooler. I ended up routing the passenger side piping up and over the frame rail like the AGP driver's side does. Zero issues with it that way.

01-13-2021, 08:53 AM	#3
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,450	Tru-Cool makes a transmission cooler that fits below the crash pretty well, but no fan on it. I Don't know that you would need a fan on it anyway.