09-12-2018, 08:36 AM | #1 |
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Advice on trans cooler mounting location-with pic
Hey guys. I'm trying to decide on where and how to mount a trans cooler. 1st off, I'm doing a stand alone cooler without routing through radiator; have my reasons. 2nd on advice of cooler manufacturer and a trusted C5 member I'm need to go with at least a 34 stacked plate cooler.
The diagram below illustrates 1. (Red) Top center back close to condenser. 2. (Blue) lower right and mounted to crash bar. And 3. (Green) 2 smaller 16 rows ran in series (if possible). Some concerns that have ran through my mind as I over think this is; Will the red cooler location block to much air and/or introduce hot cooler air into radiator defeating the effort to lessen the heat stress on it? Will the blue location have too much surface area blocked by crash bar/fascia to be effective even though there is flow from lower valance moving in and up the surface? Problems with running two coolers in series more or less effective than 1 big one? Just looking for any suggestions, thoughts or concerns before I tear into this. TIA. |
09-12-2018, 09:33 AM | #2 |
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The lower area has the highest air pressure so it will get a lot of air. I've found that if I put in the biggest cooler (upper in my case), heat is not a problem. IF you have no other coolers to worry about, I'd get the biggest cooler that will fit in the lower area (green).
Otherwise, what I did has worked perfectly: Adding air dams also helps direct the air where you want it... -Don
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09-12-2018, 03:03 PM | #3 |
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I installed Tru-Cool Max LPD 30,000 Transmission Oil Cooler 4921-1 49211
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 in the lower area since it just the right size for the lower slot. |
09-12-2018, 10:07 PM | #4 |
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here is mine
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09-12-2018, 10:32 PM | #5 |
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Interesting....Did you completely remove the "plastic" air deflecter or modify it. Wondering if a "frame for the cooler could be made and fitted inside the existing plastic deflector. I do have an aftermarket lower splitter/valance that would cause some additional problems. Thanks for helping me think outside the box.
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09-12-2018, 11:02 PM | #6 |
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I think your right on point. I used a tru-cool 40k with a thermostat “stand alone” works great and no overheating issues. I run a intercooler and oil cooler as well in the same area.
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09-13-2018, 02:44 AM | #7 |
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No deflector
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09-13-2018, 05:16 AM | #8 |
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Works perfect at all speeds. deflector is just blocking airflow.
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09-13-2018, 11:13 AM | #9 |
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09-25-2018, 10:16 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for all the help and suggestions. Here is what I ended up doing...
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=539448 |
09-29-2018, 03:35 PM | #11 |
I know you already finished yours, but for anyone else interested. This is how I mounted mine. Cooler is an eBay special 7x17x2" with -6 an lines. Never seen over 190° cruising hot SC days around town.
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