I got a high stall stallion torque convertor. I already ordered a B&M pan for a AOD/ AODE/ 4R70W transmission but I don't know what kind of tranny cooler I should get. I want something under $150 that will work. Any suggestions guys?
I got a high stall stallion torque convertor. I already ordered a B&M pan for a AOD/ AODE/ 4R70W transmission but I don't know what kind of tranny cooler I should get. I want something under $150 that will work. Any suggestions guys?
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Note, I'm not the original owner. The original owner was a Civilian BSO that died of cancer, the wife was willing to part with the silver beauty for $19k. She had 32,500 miles on her when I got her. Now she's over 50k!
You absolutely need a trans cooler with a TC particularly living in FL. The B&M trans coolers are not effective - tried the largest and they are no good. Go for the "Long" trans cooler. DR sells them. It is by far the largest and best on the market. I rarely go above 180 degrees even in 98 degree weather. Also, leave your OEM trans cooler hooked up in series - it will help in cooling the trans.
Glenn
Last edited by Glenn; 08-31-2009 at 12:19 PM.
Are you saying that B&M coolers are no good or that the pan is no good? I'm confused.
http://www.reinhartperformance.com/M...ategory_Code=9
Also is this the cooler you are referring too?
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Note, I'm not the original owner. The original owner was a Civilian BSO that died of cancer, the wife was willing to part with the silver beauty for $19k. She had 32,500 miles on her when I got her. Now she's over 50k!
With that cooler, the pan would not have been needed!
But you'll be adding more fluid and the big cooler will take even more, so it's not a bad idea.
04 Crown Victoria Sport
2008 Harley Davidson Nightrain- sold....
2016 Harley Davidson Street Glide - Olive Gold
1995 F150 4x2 4.9 5spd
1995 Schwinn High Plains 21 speed, custom gearing.
B&M trans cooler is not effective in my experience. I owned the biggest they made. Go with Long - 45,000 BTUs. NOTE: this one is for 32 degree plus temperatures. I also use the FRPP deep trans pan in connection with the cooler.
Glenn
Tru-Cool MAX transmission cooler *without external cold weather thermal bypass Quantity in Basket: none
Code: 4739-1
Price: $123.90
Tru-Cool # LPD47391 40,000 GVW rating, 45,000 BTU rating
8 1/2 x 22 3/4 x 1 1/4 inch
3/8 inverter flare (fittings are included for thread to hose barbs)
WITHOUT external thermal bypass. Lower cost for locations where there are mild winters!
I'll have to completely disagree with your assessment of B&M transmission coolers.
I have a B&M transmission cooler installed 'in-line' with my OEM cooler.
I installed it when I put in my Art Carr higher stall converter.
The B&M cooler has a thermostatically controlled fan to help keep things cool even when you are not moving in traffic and have no airflow.
I have never seen my transmission temperatures go over 185 degrees after I installed the B&M cooler.
This includes hot lapping it at the drag strip.
It will even come on while sitting in the waiting lanes with the engine off.
(I have it wired so that it can run with the engine off.)
This is what I have installed in front of my OEM radiator, behind the grille.
(I moved my horns lower to make room)
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http://www.bmracing.com/PRODUCTS/Hi-...Cooling-System
2020 Ford Ranger STX DFI Turbo 2.3L 10 speed Auto
2017 Ford Fusion Sport DFI Twin Turbo 2.7L V6 6 speed Auto (14.000 ET bone stock in 82 degree heat)
1985 Mustang GT 5.0 Hatchback 4bbl 5 speed manual (525 HP 363 Dart block/AFR heads with Magnum 6 speed in the works)
1984 Mustang GT 2.3 Turbo Convertible FI. 5 speed manual
1966 427 Cobra (ERA) 468 all Aluminum FE 2x4bbl 5 speed manual
SOLD : 2003 Mercury Marauder FI. 4 speed Auto
w/Crower Cams & Springs, +1mm SS valves, mild port job on the cylinder heads.
Extrude honed intake w/PHP spacer.
Kooks Headers w/2.5" High Flow Cats & X-Pipe, Magnaflow mufflers, OEM tailpipes w/Megs Tips
B&M Trans cooler w/fan, Level 10 Shift Kit, Art Carr Hughes Deep Sump Trans Pan,
SVO Rearend Girdle, Redline Gear lube; OEM 3.55s
'Real Gauges' + matching Trans Temp, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel Pressure, Vacuum/Boost Gauge
Built: 10/15/02 Bought: 12/16/02 Sold: 10/15/18
Ford racing tranny cooler, thats what I have and it works great, no issues.
I took the B&M unit I had on, off and replaced it with the Long unit ( with a name like Long... it's can't be wrong!!!! )
The new trans runs way cooler, but then again, it's rated at twice the GVW.......
But that B&M served me well for 40-50,000 miles!
04 Crown Victoria Sport
2008 Harley Davidson Nightrain- sold....
2016 Harley Davidson Street Glide - Olive Gold
1995 F150 4x2 4.9 5spd
1995 Schwinn High Plains 21 speed, custom gearing.
2004 Silver Birch 300B
Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
Exhaust by Greg
13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)
2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport
Thanks Glenn.
2004 Silver Birch 300B
Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
Exhaust by Greg
13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)
2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport
Thanks guys! I decided on the TruMax meant for mild winters. It seems like a good unit and it is reasonably priced. I've seen the Ford Racing one before but I want something a bit heavier duty. Thanks again!
We have had cars running that Long cooler and converters upwards of 4500rpm who never see trans temps higher than 160. Just an FYI. Several have switched from the B&M coolers even with fans because the 180 plus temps they were seeing regularly scared them. The B&M stuff is great quality for sure though.
Darrin
Darrin,
do you know of an add on temp/thermostat device that could be put in line?
I was thinking that we in the cooler areas, could have such a device inline that would allow the factory cooler ( Made by LONG, btw) to be "on" then when temps hit a set point the 2nd unit comes into play.
04 Crown Victoria Sport
2008 Harley Davidson Nightrain- sold....
2016 Harley Davidson Street Glide - Olive Gold
1995 F150 4x2 4.9 5spd
1995 Schwinn High Plains 21 speed, custom gearing.
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