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David Flores · 01-12-2008, 10:27 AM

Probably a dumb question but...
Where is the best place to mount a transmission cooler?

**LockDoc** · 01-12-2008, 10:33 AM

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It kind of depends on the size. I have mounted them on the inside of the frame rail, bottom of the floor pan, front of the core support, and even under the running boards on the older cars. You want good air flow but just as important is to be protected from road debris.... Core support means longer lines but that is not all bad either.

LockDoc

acl · 01-12-2008, 11:08 AM

Put mine on outside frame rail on pass.side. It is about where drive shaft goes into tranny. Hose up and over frame attached to bed bottom. Did not want to clutter up front anymore.
Gary

67ChevyRedneck · 01-12-2008, 11:40 AM

Here's mine, totally hidden from view.

I put it on the front of the front frame crossmember. It just barely fit. It's as far to the DS as it could go. If I had used 90 degree fittings I could have centered it more, but I was cheap and used the "straight out" ones that came with it.

timcos · 01-12-2008, 12:25 PM

So if you add one of these with a TH350...does that mean you do not need to run the lines to the radiator?

That would be a nice thing.

Tim

s95930 · 01-12-2008, 12:41 PM

Mine is in front of the radiator and behind the AC condensor.

Andy4639 · 01-12-2008, 01:53 PM

I stuck mine between the condensor and the radiator. I also ran the lines to the internal coolier also.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-13-2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

So if you add one of these with a TH350...does that mean you do not need to run the lines to the radiator?

That would be a nice thing.

Tim

Yes! Run them inline with a radiator. More cooling = happy tranny

I hadn't hooked mine up yet in the pic.

01-12-2008, 10:27 AM	#1
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	trans cooler question Probably a dumb question but... Where is the best place to mount a transmission cooler? __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

01-12-2008, 10:33 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: trans cooler question - It kind of depends on the size. I have mounted them on the inside of the frame rail, bottom of the floor pan, front of the core support, and even under the running boards on the older cars. You want good air flow but just as important is to be protected from road debris.... Core support means longer lines but that is not all bad either. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-12-2008, 11:08 AM	#3
acl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Emporia, kansas Posts: 300	Re: trans cooler question Put mine on outside frame rail on pass.side. It is about where drive shaft goes into tranny. Hose up and over frame attached to bed bottom. Did not want to clutter up front anymore. Gary

01-12-2008, 11:40 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: trans cooler question Here's mine, totally hidden from view. I put it on the front of the front frame crossmember. It just barely fit. It's as far to the DS as it could go. If I had used 90 degree fittings I could have centered it more, but I was cheap and used the "straight out" ones that came with it. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-12-2008 at 11:42 AM.

01-12-2008, 12:25 PM	#5
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: trans cooler question So if you add one of these with a TH350...does that mean you do not need to run the lines to the radiator? That would be a nice thing. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004) Last edited by timcos; 01-12-2008 at 03:15 PM.

01-12-2008, 12:41 PM	#6
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Re: trans cooler question Mine is in front of the radiator and behind the AC condensor. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

01-12-2008, 01:53 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: trans cooler question I stuck mine between the condensor and the radiator. I also ran the lines to the internal coolier also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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