[hawaiian05]

Hi All,

I'm planning on towing a car sometime this summer and would like to be on the safe side by adding a trans cooler. I already have the tow package (green fan clutch, factory hitch/ harness), but my truck doesn't have an air-flow style cooler, only the radiator tube style.

I was curious as to which aftermarket brand transmission fluid cooler seems to be the most preferred, or who has had issues with any particular one. Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[fourwd1]

Any of the aftermarket ones should be fine. Hayden comes to mind.
When you connect it, eliminate the radiator section. When they go bad, you can end up with trans fluid in your engine and coolant in you trans

 

[hawaiian05]

Ok, ya I see that Hayden is a popular choice. I never thought about bypassing the cooler on the radiator for the sake of preventativing issues down the line... I suppose that happens if the wall/lining between the cooler and radiator core break, causing the mixture of fluids? Good heads up!

 

[1/2 ton giant]

Hayden is actually the factory tow package option from trd they just replace the Hayden name with trd. I am looking at getting an oil and trans cooler for mine as well.

 

[hawaiian05]

I've actually heard that before, that Hayden made the TRD ones, but I was never able to verify it. Does that mean that it actually bolts right in?

 

[1/2 ton giant]

Here are the 2 that I was told by both a toyota mechanic and Hayden.


Part # Size, Installation, and capacity. this is the order for below. I hope this helps. Yes the motor home will work on this truck.

677 3/4” 7-1/2” 11” 5-1/2” 3/8” PUSH-ON UP TO FULL SIZE VEHICLES, TOWING UP TO 2,500 LBS.
678 3/4” 9-1/2” 11” 7-3/8” 3/8” PUSH-ON UP TO CLASS “C” MOTORHOMES, TOWING UP TO 5,000 LBS.







Here is their link.

http://www.haydenauto.com/upload/Ha..._Imperial/2007-imperial-trans-oil-coolers.pdf

 

[hawaiian05]

Thanks for the heads up on the specs! It looks like the second one would be my best choice, given the truck is rated up to 5k lbs. any idea if it bolts right into factory mounting holes?

 

[1/2 ton giant]

From what I have seen and been told is that they supply a long bolt that goes through the brackets on the new cooler and goest through your radiator fins and bolts on that way. When I do mine, I am putting mine in a remote location such as the upper door jam under the body this way I still get cool air but I will not have to worry about damaging it or blocking my radiator. Here is a 4runner which is similar to your trucks front end.


http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hayd...5&tbnw=197&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:123,i:167

 

[hawaiian05]

Yes, I noticed the kit comes with these long zip tie-like things that clamp the cooler to the ac condensor, but I didn't know if the cooler could actually bolt directly to the radiator support or other bracketry. As far as your mounting idea, would it have suffiecient air flow through it if it was under your car? Sounds unique though.

 

[1/2 ton giant]

They sell a cooler with an electric fan attached so this will be the one that I order. I will be getting some time off in the next month or two and when I do I will be ordering it and building the brackets. I will take pics and send them to you so you can see how I mounted it. I figure I do a lot of off roading due to my job and this would be the safest place to install it.

 

[hawaiian05]

Oh ok, yes, I know which ones you are talking about. Sounds like a nice little project you got going on. Please post pics once you are done.
Thanks!

 

[1/2 ton giant]

So I just installed a small trans cooler on my chevy Belair today from Hayden. I picked it up at J&R speed shop for $35. I dont remember the model # since I threw away the box but this is how I am going to install it on my truck. Here is a picture of it partially installed on my car. I hope this helps. I just did this today.

 

[1/2 ton giant]

Also, I am running a turbo 400 with 3.50 ring and pinion and a gm350 pushing 500hp

 

[hawaiian05]

Sounds cool! Looks like the picture may not have gotten attached....

 

[05Moose]

Sounds cool! Looks like the picture may not have gotten attached....

I can see the pic. You can't?

 

[hawaiian05]

Ok, I see it now (had to use another computer). So where exactly is it located? Under the front body/door area?