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rberns · 06-27-2016, 07:49 AM

My mods are in my signature. Ive noticed that when I am just driving normally my temps are at 180 which is fine. However, if I start doing some spirited driving the transmission temperature will get up to about 230-235 mark. Other people that I know that have similar setups (ie cam swap and aftermarket stall converter with ADM tranny cooler) are staying at 180 even while at the track beating on it. So Im not sure why mine is so different from theirs. I called a speed shop and the guy I talked to said he works mostly on Corvettes, but what he does is adds 2 of B&Ms biggest tranny coolers and puts them on.

So I am not sure if adding another ADM cooler will help out or if I should maybe go with an electric fan. Which brings me to my next question. Will an electric fan be the fix to my issue and how are people wiring it to automatically come on? Or are people wiring to inside the cab and fliping a switch when it gets too hot. Also, what electric fan is most people using here. Links would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

Pro Stock John · 06-27-2016, 01:38 PM

Mine is 185 most of the time, and 200 if I beat on it.

15rs/ss · 06-27-2016, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rberns

My mods are in my signature. Ive noticed that when I am just driving normally my temps are at 180 which is fine. However, if I start doing some spirited driving the transmission temperature will get up to about 230-235 mark. Other people that I know that have similar setups (ie cam swap and aftermarket stall converter with ADM tranny cooler) are staying at 180 even while at the track beating on it. So Im not sure why mine is so different from theirs. I called a speed shop and the guy I talked to said he works mostly on Corvettes, but what he does is adds 2 of B&Ms biggest tranny coolers and puts them on.

So I am not sure if adding another ADM cooler will help out or if I should maybe go with an electric fan. Which brings me to my next question. Will an electric fan be the fix to my issue and how are people wiring it to automatically come on? Or are people wiring to inside the cab and fliping a switch when it gets too hot. Also, what electric fan is most people using here. Links would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

All of the sudden? or has it always been like that?

Moto-Mojo · 07-03-2016, 10:20 AM

Did you add any tranny additives? If not, DON'T DO IT! I put some "Prolong" additive in an older Blazer once. It turned to foam and rusted every non-aluminum part - in addition to creating more heat. Total trans rebuild...

flyer08 · 07-04-2016, 08:08 PM

No info on adm unit but I just installed a Tru-cool 40k cooler and highest I saw was about 180* on the cluster gauge with temps over 100* here today. Didnt have scanner setup to get exact.

hou30guy · 07-05-2016, 07:39 PM

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06-27-2016, 07:49 AM	#1
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Transmission temperature issues My mods are in my signature. Ive noticed that when I am just driving normally my temps are at 180 which is fine. However, if I start doing some spirited driving the transmission temperature will get up to about 230-235 mark. Other people that I know that have similar setups (ie cam swap and aftermarket stall converter with ADM tranny cooler) are staying at 180 even while at the track beating on it. So Im not sure why mine is so different from theirs. I called a speed shop and the guy I talked to said he works mostly on Corvettes, but what he does is adds 2 of B&Ms biggest tranny coolers and puts them on. So I am not sure if adding another ADM cooler will help out or if I should maybe go with an electric fan. Which brings me to my next question. Will an electric fan be the fix to my issue and how are people wiring it to automatically come on? Or are people wiring to inside the cab and fliping a switch when it gets too hot. Also, what electric fan is most people using here. Links would be much appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

06-27-2016, 01:38 PM	#2
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	Mine is 185 most of the time, and 200 if I beat on it. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

07-03-2016, 10:20 AM	#4
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,972	Did you add any tranny additives? If not, DON'T DO IT! I put some "Prolong" additive in an older Blazer once. It turned to foam and rusted every non-aluminum part - in addition to creating more heat. Total trans rebuild... __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

07-05-2016, 07:39 PM	#6
hou30guy Drives: 2011 convertible 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 971	Fan Fan Attached Images

07-04-2016, 08:08 PM	#5
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	No info on adm unit but I just installed a Tru-cool 40k cooler and highest I saw was about 180* on the cluster gauge with temps over 100* here today. Didnt have scanner setup to get exact.