Question about Aux Trans Cooler **UPDATE #8 Post**

[4xcrazy]

Some will argue that in colder climates, you should run it through the aux cooler first, then through the radiator cooler to add heat back into the fluid, of course also depends on how large of aux cooler you're going to run. otherwise as you say, it won't burn off any moisture that may occur.

OP is in Cali, so yes, I would agree to run through factory cooler first, then through aux cooler.

 

[badmix]

Some will argue that in colder climates, you should run it through the aux cooler first, then through the radiator cooler to add heat back into the fluid, of course also depends on how large of aux cooler you're going to run. otherwise as you say, it won't burn off any moisture that may occur.

OP is in Cali, so yes, I would agree to run through factory cooler first, then through aux cooler.

Im not in Cali. Im in FLORIDUH!!

My truck was originally ran from trans to rad to aux cooler and then back to trans. I run 175* all day long, I just wanted/needed to upgrade my cooler and lines. I left the configuration the way it was, since its been working this long.

B&M instructions say to run it this way as well, no mention of climate. They go from tranny to rad to aux cooler.

I think it makes sense this way, but I wasnt aware there was a ford vs chevy type arguement on this.

 

[K85 Octane]

I don't think there is an argument at all. We don't argue, we only correct the wrong in the pursuit of pushing upon the righteousness of our statement.

I have it hooked up Badmix's way. If you live in a place that's quite cold or sees cold more often, it would be better for the cooler to see fluid first, then the radiator, then tranny. This way, no mater what, the tranny is seeing constant operating temps. It is most beneficial during warm up that the tranny is brought up to operating temp quickly.

78-K5: Most coolers come with some other parts. I'm partial to the kit I'm using, it came with EVERYTHING imaginable to install the cooler. Brackets, hose, clamps, through-radiator mounting, screws, etc etc. The radiator is also VERY well made. It's a good $100 kit for someone that doesn't want to hunt down parts. So when asked if there is a good kit, this is what I'm recommending, again.

 

[78-K5]

Cool... I'm just getting into the whole DIY thing. Just to let you know how new I am... after I read your post, I went outside and realized... my truck already has a transcooler!! DOH! Although if it's like everything else upgraded on this thing, it's gotta be close to 30 years old!

Off Topic... is that your truck in your avatar?? What are the suspension/ tire specs?

 

[4xcrazy]

Im not in Cali. Im in FLORIDUH!!

sorry. must have looked at the wrong poster..

 

[4xcrazy]

I don't think there is an argument at all. We don't argue, we only correct the wrong in the pursuit of pushing upon the righteousness of our statement.

I didn't really mean in a serious term that there would be fighting arguments and I'm pretty sure most on here would understand what and how I was saying that statement, by "arguing" I dunno, I guess it's just an old timer thing, which I'm finding myself climbing closer to every month...sad.

With my Burb, I do have it running from the trans into the radiator cooler, then to a pretty big aux cooler in front of the AC condensor. I use the truck alot for towing, and excessive driving, and being in the extreme summer climate of Phoenix, Arizona, I try to keep it as cool as possible..

 

[K85 Octane]

WE ARE GOING TO ARGUE AND YOU CAN'T DO A DAMN THING!! Now, put on ur big boy pants and argue like a MAN!!

I've got it set up the same. It doesn't get cold enough around here to worry about temps being too low.

Does it seem this thread has answered the original question? Are the plate type a little better than the tube type? I know they are stronger by far and probably cool a lot better. But I would guess the tube type take less pressure, which is good, and they can be had for much cheaper. My truck had a tube type, not hooked up, but mounted. It was quick to go.

 

[badmix]

LoL...yea. well as you can see in my pic. I went with plate style. Mainly for the durability and ease of installation. No more zipties thru the radiator for me.

I didnt mean "arguments" as in people getting banned and threads getting locked. I meant just that there are two different trains of thought on how they should be hooked up. I can see it from both points. In harsh cold climates, you dont want it too be too cool or the trans wont be effective. But you dont it to overheat. So going thru the cooler and then the rad. would ideally put the trans temp the same.

 

[K85 Octane]

 

[blazinzuk]

Just for infos sake I just got a Hayden stacked plate cooler for the Jimmy they recommend mounting it inline with the radiator cooler.