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WORNBRAKES · 07-09-2002, 03:52 PM

Looking at putting in a cooler but have to ask a few questions first. Wear is a good place to mount them? What is a good size to go with? When you remove the lines from the radiator, what is the best way to cap off the radiator hard lines? Any sugestions on a good quality would be great also. I am running a 327/350 with a 4:10 rear. I appreciate any imput.
Thanks,
Mario

70c10 · 07-09-2002, 04:04 PM

Hey Mario,
I'm thinking of the same thing. I've talked to a few people. B&M makes these but I think you can get a nice one at your local parts place. Most people mount these to the radiator but I have heard of mounting to the frame also. I think at least a 19,000 GVWR will be fine. Your radiator lines will run thru the new unit. It's a fairly easy job. Good luck!

1ToBjimmyk5 · 07-09-2002, 04:09 PM

I put mine infront of the "a/c radiator" (can't think of the name) and just cut the line going into the "real" radiator. The one I have is rated at 15,000 lbs.

I don't think it needs to be that HD but that's me "OVERKILL EVERYTHING"

6869704X4 · 07-09-2002, 04:19 PM

Lots of good stuff here, oops had the wrong page.

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

Super Chevy · 07-09-2002, 04:34 PM

Im running a 5 pass 3/8 line alluminum cooler infront of the radiater,i have a 12" fan sucking though it also, i plan on running hardline though my radiater then though the cooler then back to the trans, i dont think you can be too cool with trans fluid

68 with 350 TPI · 07-09-2002, 07:51 PM

I went down to the local parts store and got the bigest one I could find.

The lines are easy to cut with a small tubing cutter and then use some hose to attach the new trans cooler to the trans lines.

Then I got the cooling fan off of a geo metro and put it on top of it. I wired in a thermostat switch to turn it on and off so I dont have to mess with a switch

I mounted mine in front of the AC condensor with the little fan on top pushing toward the engine.

Patrick Sullivan · 07-10-2002, 01:13 AM

After reading this, I just went and picked one up too. It's a B&M Supercooler, 19,000 GVW I believe. I had to cut one of my stock cooler lines, but it went in without too much trouble. I mounted it to the radiator support instead of the radiator itself.

Hooter · 07-10-2002, 01:50 AM

love the "wish you were here" pic PINK FLOYD RULES!

RipMeyer · 07-10-2002, 07:31 AM

I just took mine off along with the oil cooler. The A/C condensor the oil cooler and the tranny cooler Restrict to much air flow into the radiator IMO.

WORNBRAKES · 07-10-2002, 10:12 AM

Well I ordered the same cooler as Patric Sullivan yesterday. The B&M supercooler 19,000 and it will be ready for pick up tonight.
I replaced the traney a year and a half ago and have put about 3000 miles on it since. I figured with the long drive ahead of me, I would rather be safe than sorry. The wife would rather fix it when it is broke but you know, I am all about prevenative maintenance.
Thanks guys,
Mario

Low69CST · 07-10-2002, 10:16 AM

Check out these pics of my Perma-cooler. Made brackets out of aluminum bar.

Low69CST · 07-10-2002, 10:17 AM

Forgot to mention, these are very old pics! My frame still in Varaprime and the other motor in it.

07-09-2002, 03:52 PM	#1
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Transmission coolers? Looking at putting in a cooler but have to ask a few questions first. Wear is a good place to mount them? What is a good size to go with? When you remove the lines from the radiator, what is the best way to cap off the radiator hard lines? Any sugestions on a good quality would be great also. I am running a 327/350 with a 4:10 rear. I appreciate any imput. Thanks, Mario __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

07-09-2002, 04:04 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Hey Mario, I'm thinking of the same thing. I've talked to a few people. B&M makes these but I think you can get a nice one at your local parts place. Most people mount these to the radiator but I have heard of mounting to the frame also. I think at least a 19,000 GVWR will be fine. Your radiator lines will run thru the new unit. It's a fairly easy job. Good luck! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-09-2002, 04:09 PM	#3
1ToBjimmyk5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Centreville,VA & Millsboro, DE Posts: 47	I put mine infront of the "a/c radiator" (can't think of the name) and just cut the line going into the "real" radiator. The one I have is rated at 15,000 lbs. I don't think it needs to be that HD but that's me "OVERKILL EVERYTHING" __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer(looks like Jimmy),1988 Ford E350 Van,2001 Nissan Sentra(Wife), 1993 Nissan Sentra (to/from work),1985 Dixie (boat) with a big Johnson,And I want my 1970 Buick Conv. back!!!! Centreville,VA

07-09-2002, 04:19 PM	#4
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Lots of good stuff here, oops had the wrong page. http://www.permacool.com/Catalog/Contents.html __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck. Last edited by 6869704X4; 07-09-2002 at 04:35 PM.

07-09-2002, 07:51 PM	#6
68 with 350 TPI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wingate NC Posts: 456	I went down to the local parts store and got the bigest one I could find. The lines are easy to cut with a small tubing cutter and then use some hose to attach the new trans cooler to the trans lines. Then I got the cooling fan off of a geo metro and put it on top of it. I wired in a thermostat switch to turn it on and off so I dont have to mess with a switch I mounted mine in front of the AC condensor with the little fan on top pushing toward the engine. __________________ Life is good with a 6-71 supercharged 355 in a 72 camaro

07-09-2002, 04:34 PM	#5
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Im running a 5 pass 3/8 line alluminum cooler infront of the radiater,i have a 12" fan sucking though it also, i plan on running hardline though my radiater then though the cooler then back to the trans, i dont think you can be too cool with trans fluid

07-10-2002, 01:13 AM	#7
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	After reading this, I just went and picked one up too. It's a B&M Supercooler, 19,000 GVW I believe. I had to cut one of my stock cooler lines, but it went in without too much trouble. I mounted it to the radiator support instead of the radiator itself. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

07-10-2002, 01:50 AM	#8
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	love the "wish you were here" pic PINK FLOYD RULES! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-10-2002, 07:31 AM	#9
RipMeyer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Southern New Mexico Posts: 649	I just took mine off along with the oil cooler. The A/C condensor the oil cooler and the tranny cooler Restrict to much air flow into the radiator IMO.

07-10-2002, 10:12 AM	#10
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Well I ordered the same cooler as Patric Sullivan yesterday. The B&M supercooler 19,000 and it will be ready for pick up tonight. I replaced the traney a year and a half ago and have put about 3000 miles on it since. I figured with the long drive ahead of me, I would rather be safe than sorry. The wife would rather fix it when it is broke but you know, I am all about prevenative maintenance. Thanks guys, Mario __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

07-10-2002, 10:16 AM	#11
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Check out these pics of my Perma-cooler. Made brackets out of aluminum bar. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-10-2002, 10:17 AM	#12
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Forgot to mention, these are very old pics! My frame still in Varaprime and the other motor in it. Attached Images __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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