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Bigdumogre · 02-06-2021, 06:19 PM

To install the tru cool trans cooler - I know many here love it - https://www.amazon.com/Tru-Cool-LPD4...s%2C147&sr=8-3

Need to buy those recommend fittings ? Need any special tools to do the job? Looking to run it though the rad then the cooler then back to the transmission.

Scooter18155 · 02-06-2021, 11:27 PM

Never done this myself been considering doing it but haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet. If everything is included I see in the pictures shouldn’t need much. The only thing is if you intended on keeping the lines metal so there was no rubber lines. You would need the obvious fittings and metal line. I am interested to see what others say about this as well

L6611983 · 02-07-2021, 12:49 AM

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Bigdumogre · 02-07-2021, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter18155

Never done this myself been considering doing it but haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet. If everything is included I see in the pictures shouldn’t need much. The only thing is if you intended on keeping the lines metal so there was no rubber lines. You would need the obvious fittings and metal line. I am interested to see what others say about this as well

Is it that big of a problem keeping rubber lines? I know people prefer the metal ones but how much better are they? Aren’t half the tranny lines rubber anyway?

Scooter18155 · 02-07-2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Is it that big of a problem keeping rubber lines? I know people prefer the metal ones but how much better are they? Aren’t half the tranny lines rubber anyway?

I don’t see a big deal with rubber personally. Just saying if you wanted to keep it all metal you’d need that stuff. If I’m not mistaken our Camaros trans lines are all metal

Bigdumogre · 02-07-2021, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter18155

I don’t see a big deal with rubber personally. Just saying if you wanted to keep it all metal you’d need that stuff. If I’m not mistaken our Camaros trans lines are all metal

Thanks

RupertPupkin · 02-07-2021, 08:20 AM

The obvious... trans fluid..

1JEWLDSSRS · 02-07-2021, 09:38 AM

All of my cooler lines are rubber. Have been for 3 years when we did the install.

LCPLPunk · 02-07-2021, 09:42 AM

Been running rubber for like 5 years now, no issue.

Bigdumogre · 02-07-2021, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

The obvious... trans fluid..

Haha thanks I’ve read it should take another half a quart after install. Gonna do the dipstick mod too before I install tans cooler and do the heritage grill and air scoop while the nose is off.

Bigdumogre · 02-07-2021, 10:04 AM

My big question I guess is - from the outlet of the radiator do I need a extra fitting to screw in there and add the hose to the cooler. Then also from the cooler to the return line - does that need a special fitting?

Thanks just want to get everything in advance before I start it

morepowerjoe · 05-12-2021, 02:07 AM

Hey I was wondering if you ever got your install done? I'm looking to do the same and was wanting to know if you had any part numbers for the fittings that you used? Also did you put it in between the feed line or the return? Thanks

Bigdumogre · 05-12-2021, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by morepowerjoe

Hey I was wondering if you ever got your install done? I'm looking to do the same and was wanting to know if you had any part numbers for the fittings that you used? Also did you put it in between the feed line or the return? Thanks

I did it and it was very easy. I used the nipple that attaches to the radiator that people use to do tranny flushes and slid the other line right over the original line. Was a easy install and no leaks (I used 2 hose clamps just in case)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran it from radiator through the cooler then return line to transmission. Temps stay between 160-180 depending if in traffic.

morepowerjoe · 05-12-2021, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

I did it and it was very easy. I used the nipple that attaches to the radiator that people use to do tranny flushes and slid the other line right over the original line. Was a easy install and no leaks (I used 2 hose clamps just in case)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ran it from radiator through the cooler then return line to transmission. Temps stay between 160-180 depending if in traffic.

Hey I really appreciate it. Thank you.

02-06-2021, 06:19 PM	#1
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	What else would I need To install the tru cool trans cooler - I know many here love it - https://www.amazon.com/Tru-Cool-LPD4...s%2C147&sr=8-3 Need to buy those recommend fittings ? Need any special tools to do the job? Looking to run it though the rad then the cooler then back to the transmission. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

02-06-2021, 11:27 PM	#2
Scooter18155 Drives: 2010 ss/rs 6 speed manual Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ny Posts: 584	Never done this myself been considering doing it but haven’t pulled the trigger on anything yet. If everything is included I see in the pictures shouldn’t need much. The only thing is if you intended on keeping the lines metal so there was no rubber lines. You would need the obvious fittings and metal line. I am interested to see what others say about this as well __________________ 2010 camaro ss/rs, standard 6 speed, ls3 motor, bmr subframe connectors, jba 3” competition Exhaust, stainless works 1 7/8" headers, adm cold air intake, hurst short throw shifter, bo white ported tb, mishimoto aluminum radiator, mishimoto oil cooler.

02-07-2021, 08:20 AM	#7
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,597	The obvious... trans fluid.. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

02-07-2021, 09:38 AM	#8
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	All of my cooler lines are rubber. Have been for 3 years when we did the install. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

02-07-2021, 09:42 AM	#9
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Been running rubber for like 5 years now, no issue. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

02-07-2021, 12:49 AM	#3
L6611983 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 320	https://www.mishimoto.com/heavy-duty...AaAj8vEALw_wcB

02-07-2021, 10:04 AM	#11
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	My big question I guess is - from the outlet of the radiator do I need a extra fitting to screw in there and add the hose to the cooler. Then also from the cooler to the return line - does that need a special fitting? Thanks just want to get everything in advance before I start it __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

05-12-2021, 02:07 AM	#12
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Hey I was wondering if you ever got your install done? I'm looking to do the same and was wanting to know if you had any part numbers for the fittings that you used? Also did you put it in between the feed line or the return? Thanks __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817