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Dave2SSRS · 10-20-2010, 11:48 AM

Has anyone installed a tranny cooler? Just curious. I am running a little over 180 degrees (185 or so) at any given time.

1. Is it worth doing for this temp range

2. Any negatives on doing so?

3. What brands/models are recommended?

Thanks guys!

Dave

lexlueger · 10-20-2010, 12:05 PM

ADM performance sells a trans cooler kit for the camaro. I do not know who is running their setup though...

speedster · 10-20-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave2SSRS

Has anyone installed a tranny cooler? Just curious. I am running a little over 180 degrees (185 or so) at any given time.

1. Is it worth doing for this temp range
It never hurts. 160 would be much better for it.

2. Any negatives on doing so?
Just the cost of installing one.

3. What brands/models are recommended?
ADM put together a nice one specifically for the Camaro.

Thanks guys!

Dave

I highly recommend tranny coolers. Every automatic we have has one.

ArkySS · 10-20-2010, 01:39 PM

I have one and it does the job. The only reason I installed it was the aftermarket TC. Otherwise you are probably throwing money away. The one ADM sells is not cheap but it is a complete package ready to go out of the box. It is high quality and Andy and team did a great job putting together the package along with awesome directions. I would highly recommend it if you are going to purchase one.

camaro1 · 10-20-2010, 03:10 PM

you can never go wrong with keeping your trans fluid cool

Kenji · 10-20-2010, 05:50 PM

I may be biased but: http://bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Coolers

http://bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Hi-Tek-...2-diameter-fan

gordonjj · 10-25-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave2SSRS

Transmission cooler: Anyone? Has anyone installed a tranny cooler? Just curious. I am running a little over 180 degrees (185 or so) at any given time.

1. Is it worth doing for this temp range

2. Any negatives on doing so?

3. What brands/models are recommended?

Thanks guys!

Dave

B&M all the way

fugimo · 10-25-2010, 11:01 AM

I have installed the AMD Trans cooler and it is doing what it is suppose to, the highest temp so far has been less than 180 with it installed. Have not had a chance to get to the track yet since this was one of the reasons for installing one. Normally my trans would run anywhere from 185-220 or so just on the freeway and at the track, it would get to, if not over 250.

The hardest part of the entire install was trying to figure out how to get the lines out of the stock cooler, but once I got that figured out, the rest was easy.

*radz28* · 10-25-2010, 01:16 PM

I think I remember many people suggesting not racing a 4L60E at temperatures above 200*, so I added a second cooler (to my '02 Z) after my converter and it never saw above 180*; even at the track after a lap. It was a converter that was more efficient than the OEM one, but I'm a believer in keeping the fluid well below 200*, just to be safe.

JMVHO.

BowlingSS · 08-15-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenji

I may be biased but: http://bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Coolers

http://bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Hi-Tek-...2-diameter-fan

I have one like this on my 2001 Camaro that had a 3600 stall. It worked great. You had to make your own lines, etc.

Bill

BowlingSS · 09-24-2011, 10:07 PM

I think I am going with the ADM Cooler when I get ready for one.

Bill

Camarowguy · 09-24-2011, 10:29 PM

180 is an ideal temp. It should live a long time at that temp. Put a stall in it and you'll need a cooler for sure

Supercharged SS · 09-24-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarowguy

180 is an ideal temp. It should live a long time at that temp. Put a stall in it and you'll need a cooler for sure

Not necessarily true about needing a cooler with a stall. I have a protorque through Jannetty with no cooler and no problems. Over 100 passes at the track, 95 at 10.99 and faster. 14k miles including 6 hr road trips in 100 degree summer heat.

BowlingSS · 09-25-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Supercharged SS

Not necessarily true about needing a cooler with a stall. I have a protorque through Jannetty with no cooler and no problems. Over 100 passes at the track, 95 at 10.99 and faster. 14k miles including 6 hr road trips in 100 degree summer heat.

What is the stall rating? What temp is your trans getting to? I would never have a stall without a cooler. I am thinking about a cooler with my stock stall.
Pay me now or pay me later.....
Bill

10-20-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	Transmission cooler: Anyone? Has anyone installed a tranny cooler? Just curious. I am running a little over 180 degrees (185 or so) at any given time. 1. Is it worth doing for this temp range 2. Any negatives on doing so? 3. What brands/models are recommended? Thanks guys! Dave __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX

10-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#2
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10-20-2010, 01:39 PM	#4
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	I have one and it does the job. The only reason I installed it was the aftermarket TC. Otherwise you are probably throwing money away. The one ADM sells is not cheap but it is a complete package ready to go out of the box. It is high quality and Andy and team did a great job putting together the package along with awesome directions. I would highly recommend it if you are going to purchase one. __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

10-20-2010, 03:10 PM	#5
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	you can never go wrong with keeping your trans fluid cool __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

10-25-2010, 11:01 AM	#8
fugimo Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS ABM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156 View My Garage	I have installed the AMD Trans cooler and it is doing what it is suppose to, the highest temp so far has been less than 180 with it installed. Have not had a chance to get to the track yet since this was one of the reasons for installing one. Normally my trans would run anywhere from 185-220 or so just on the freeway and at the track, it would get to, if not over 250. The hardest part of the entire install was trying to figure out how to get the lines out of the stock cooler, but once I got that figured out, the rest was easy. __________________ Born date 12/18/09 ARK Slant Tip Cat back Exhaust Ported throttle body Injen CAI AAC lighting (Foot well, trunk, interior, RGB Halos, Plasma DRLs, V2 scanner, side markers)

10-20-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
Kenji Drives: 2SS/RS M6 SW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 274 View My Garage	I may be biased but: http://bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Coolers http://bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Hi-Tek-...2-diameter-fan

10-25-2010, 01:16 PM	#9
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I think I remember many people suggesting not racing a 4L60E at temperatures above 200, so I added a second cooler (to my '02 Z) after my converter and it never saw above 180; even at the track after a lap. It was a converter that was more efficient than the OEM one, but I'm a believer in keeping the fluid well below 200*, just to be safe. JMVHO. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

09-24-2011, 10:07 PM	#11
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I think I am going with the ADM Cooler when I get ready for one. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

09-24-2011, 10:29 PM	#12
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	180 is an ideal temp. It should live a long time at that temp. Put a stall in it and you'll need a cooler for sure __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo