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Trans Cooler Relocation

pomai

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Has anyone relocated there trans cooler? if so were did you move it too.
I want to move it from in front of the A/C condenser and relocate it under the blazer some were with a electric fan.

Thanks, Ed
 
Has anyone relocated there trans cooler? if so were did you move it too.
I want to move it from in front of the A/C condenser and relocate it under the blazer some were with a electric fan.

Thanks, Ed

The bigger question is why? The best place for it is up front where it will get all the air flow it needs. The only issue i could see is if your A/C isn't blowing cold enough for you because the trans cooler is blocking some airflow through the condensor and that generally is not an issue.
 
I feel i got to much blocking the condenser/radiator with a big engine oil cooler and the bigest trans cooler i could fit. so I wondering if anyone has move it and where.
 
What year is your rig and does it have a factory engine oil cooler or did you install some aftermarket one? My 89 has the factory engine oil cooler mounted on the left (drivers side) of the radiator and i bought a B&M trans cooler that is the EXACT same size (in fact the B&M cooler is actually a Long brand cooler, same as the factory engine oil cooler) and i mounted it on the passenger side of the radiator and i don't have any overheat issues and my AC blows cold still.
 
Pomai;
in front of radiator
I have the same set up as Scott,
Factory clutch Fan,,factory Oil Cooler
on a 87 5,7 4X4,

Its Overkill but I am Secure,,
with a puller fan Hayden (mainly for back up)
on back of radiator,
and Hayden fan relay Temp adjustable controler,

Rarely comes on,,but in a emergency it would help cool all,,
Plus a aftermarket (for a 1 ton suburban)

>>.Aluminum Radiator ,,with "Internal" >>7 plate internal Cooler,
hooked in line with the Hayden Cooler,,,
mounted on Passenger side,
>>>>>Stock Brass radiator has 3 plates on most, applications

I rarely have any problemns with airflow,,
and A/C ,,
in a hostile heatwave,or everyday driving!

I had to remove the staples in the 2-piece Fan shrouud Housing,
to install, and used self tapping sheet metal screws to clip it togeather,
and Water Pump,fan,hose replacement is a snap,

My old Stock Radiator before,, had less internal cooler plates,,
and caused 2 700 R4 failures pulling a heavy boat + Loaded trailor,
note;
remember if you are "Missing" the Air Flow "Lower Deflector"
mounted under the core support ,,
it will run hotter by several degrees,,,,"not causing" a "Vacumn" behind it,,
while sitting still or moving,,!
helps to remove heat as well,from the back of Shrourd..!

(And a good firewall Cowl to Hood Seal,,,
, is Important for the A/C to work at its best!)

And yes you can mount it some other place,
but it will not be as "Well Protected",,
as It would be behind the Grille,,," Stock or Custom"!
Mike
 
I have a BM wich came with it´s own fan(I think that is the brand,i installed it years ago)
Even with the fan there is enough room between the grille and the A/C codensator.


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I took scott's recommendation, and am running his exact setup.

If you are dead set on getting it out from teh grill area, go for one of these style B&M's.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-70297/?rtype=10

I would think it would be easier (but not cheaper) to run a cooler with built in fan/thermostat rather than try to retrofit some fan to your cooler.
With the fan, you can mount the cooler under neath somewhere.

Really though, your setup seems ideal as is. Add an aux fan in front of your cooler, or upgrade up electric fans if you want to change your setup.
 
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