Trans cooler recommendations........

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DGrace

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Hello all. Looking to get a trans cooler & wanted to know what you guys are using. I've read that the plate style cools better and was considering the B&M Super Cooler. Going with the biggest I can afford - at least 11"x8". I also looked at a Summit Racing branded one and several eBay offerings that look very similar. It seems not much is made in the USA anymore and what is, I can't afford. Gotta save where I can but don't want to buy junk. Any experience would be appreciated. Also, I want to use AN fittings and braided line - what size (-6 or -8?) and do you guys run them through the radiator cooler or bypass it? Planning a 470 big block with a 727 w/ manual reverse vb. Thank you in advance for any help. <><
 
what i run: biggest plate style i can fit with built in -6 fittings. steel braided to the trans and not through the radiator. want to know if it works? run a temp gauge
 
Yes, the largest stacked plate cooler that will fit with the largest BTU rating. Brand is really of no consequence.
 
kursplat said:
what i run: biggest plate style i can fit with built in -6 fittings. steel braided to the trans and not through the radiator. want to know if it works? run a temp gauge
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Thanks - that was my plan. I have the B&M aluminum deep pan that has the port for a temp sending unit. What brand cooler are you using?
 
Do you think it's worth a try to get an eBay cooler? $50 - $60 for a 25 - 30 row stacked plate one. The Summit Racing branded one looks "identical" and is about $110. I imagine they're "all" made overseas.....
 
DGrace said:
Do you think it's worth a try to get an eBay cooler? $50 - $60 for a 25 - 30 row stacked plate one. The Summit Racing branded one looks "identical" and is about $110. I imagine they're "all" made overseas.....
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I'd run the EBay one in a minute.
 
RustyRatRod said:
Yes, the largest stacked plate cooler that will fit with the largest BTU rating. Brand is really of no consequence.
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i agree, by biggest i was talking BTU'S. the last couple have been DERALE's but use what ever you like. i do make sure that they already have the proper fittings built in. just be careful how it's going to fit.
edit: some coolers also have a GVW rating. again bigger is better :)

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one thing to think about, do you really want to use the cheesy ziptie through your nice radiator method, or plan on fabing some mounts to hold it properly
 
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RustyRatRod said:
I'd run the EBay one in a minute.
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Thank you. I've read many of your posts/replies and that's just the "confirmation" I was looking for. Based on price (and my budget) the eBay one was looking pretty good - I guess I was just looking for input from people that tried them and had bad results. Thanks again. <><
 
kursplat said:
one thing to think about, do you really want to use the cheesy ziptie through your nice radiator method, or plan on fabing some mounts to hold it properly
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Fabbing up a "cool" looking aluminum bracket. I have an aluminum radiator and fear vibration and ruptured tubes.....
 
DGrace said:
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Thank you. I've read many of your posts/replies and that's just the "confirmation" I was looking for. Based on price (and my budget) the eBay one was looking pretty good - I guess I was just looking for input from people that tried them and had bad results. Thanks again. <><
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Chances are, whoever makes those makes B&M, or Derele or all the rest.
 
ir3333 said:
describe your converter.
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Don't have one.....yet. I may be doing it "backwards" but the engine & trans will be built last. While I'm saving for the $$ stuff, I do little (less expensive) projects to keep the fire burning. Recently completed my Moser fab 8.75 w/ Trutrac & 4.10 gears - ladder bars & coilovers. My Gerst tubular k frame came in 2 weeks ago and have to order the remaining parts in stages.... The target is a 10.90......
 
kursplat said:
derale implies they make theirs here.
that one's a Hayden 689 i had on the shelf. probably built in the same factory
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I think the B&M has 1/2" npt female threads. Have you been running it for a while with no issues?
 
that's the one on my valiant, 68' Valiant 4 door
haven't run it yet. soon as i get the wiring done and the interior back in, (next couple weeks i hope), i'll let you know
 
kursplat said:
that's the one on my valiant, 68' Valiant 4 door
haven't run it yet. soon as i get the wiring done and the interior back in, (next couple weeks i hope), i'll let you know
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That one is around $70 and the same design/size as what I've been looking at so any feedback would be appreciated.......my build will take a little more than 2 more weeks......more like 2 more years. I was thinking/hoping that by 50 I could drive it.....that was 4 years ago.
 
DGrace said:
...my build will take a little more than 2 more weeks......more like 2 more years. I was thinking/hoping that by 50 I could drive it.....that was 4 years ago.
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ha, that's why i'm not letting myself get distracted by other things i probably should be doing
gzig5 said:
I plan on running this one from Derale....
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i think that's the one in my dart. works very well
 
Another option that I have used with great success is a JY piece from a dakota/durango with tow package or a bit more compact one from the ford exploder/expedition. Get the ones with threaded fittings If you want to go AN-6 or some have barbed ends for hose.
 
A high quality converter like the dynamic 9 1/2 will have almost no slip
driving normally, but will flash to whatever specs it is built to.A converter
like this will make much less heat and you can neatly hide a little 5" x 11"
plate cooler most anywhere that will be more than adequate.
Discuss it with Dynamic or whoever builds your converter.
 
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