Tranny Cooler DIY

[Phi]

For those that have auto trannys...this is a worthwhile and easy mod to do.

I found this over at SC3 posted by Boostedtoy;

http://www.cardomain.com/id/camry99v6

[arcasmachineracing]

Damn, thats looks cool, how much does it cost to get one, is there a specific model that should be used for the gen 3 auto tranny? My car is getting the tranny rebuilt as we speak, thats a $1,100usd investment, might as well make sure she will be running cool in the future! Any possible ways of keeping my engine cooler is a good thing when you live in 110+ Degree F heat! Man, I read the entire thing, so it just circulates the ATF though there and the air that goes though and hits it helps to cool it? Or what? I am kinda confused...

[Phi]

They're basically universal auxilary coolers that provide additional cooling and can be added to any car. The one mentioned above is a "fin and tube" type. I'd suggest you get a "stacked plate" design like the one B&M makes. They're much more durable and don't reduce the fluid pressure.

They're dirt cheap and well worth it. Here's a link http://www.optauto.com/webstore/prod...1470&last=1470

Since your tranny is being rebuilt, now would be a perfect time to add a cooler.

Here's some past discussions about ATF coolers;
http://www.toyotanation.com/showthre...ght=downstream

[arcasmachineracing]

So you have had yours "AFTER" your radiator for about 3 months, did you notice any differance? Cool, I think I am going to do this for sure... might as well!

Which one should I go with:

http://www.optauto.com/webstore/prod...=yes&dept=1470

OR:

http://www.optauto.com/webstore/prod...=yes&dept=1470

Man, I wanna just get one and hand it to them and let them install it, just so I know I will have no conflictions with their one-year warranty, but I have no idea where I can get one around here!!!

Well yep, thanks for the good idea and any help is appercieated!

Thanks again, talk at you later!

[Nick]

always before the rad!!! or else the fluid will stay too cold

[Phi]

Originally posted by Oldman
always before the rad!!! or else the fluid will stay too cold

boxer or briefs. It's a personal choice. I went AFTER the rad because that what the manf. suggested. However, Oldman's theory is valid too.

Which one should I go with:

Neither. The first one is too small and the second one is too thick.

Try and find part #70268 SuperCooler 19,000 GVW 11"x7-1/2"x3/4". It's is the best fitting one out of all the sizes. I've got this size and so did Camry2000

Edit: Here ya go. Found a place that sells it

Here's B&M's site

[88 LE]

I was going to suggest that you check out Summit Racing, but Phi beat me to it.

Anyways Summit Racing kicks ass. They got good customer service and I get my stuff in a day or two.

[luisitol]

what would you guys use as an alterante mounting point? Just wondering because if there is going to be a fmic (which i hope to hahve for next spring) then that location wouldn't be great. Do you htink by a wheel well the cooler would get enough air?

[Phi]

coolers come in tons of sizes and shapes. Here's an idea;

http://www.permacool.com/Catalog/Cat_page15.html

[luisitol]

yea i havea hayden tranny cooler in my house (which i'm actually getting rid of if anyone wants it) but i plan on getting a permacool cooler.

I was just wondering if you guys had any other suggestions as far as good locations for airflow and what not.

[Tony the Tiger]

Originally posted by luisitol
what would you guys use as an alterante mounting point? Just wondering because if there is going to be a fmic (which i hope to hahve for next spring) then that location wouldn't be great. Do you htink by a wheel well the cooler would get enough air?

FMIC a problem? You can mount the coolers like the way I did it: