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69BB396 · 03-11-2012, 11:44 AM

I'm at that point, if I'm going to add it now is the time.
Anyone got time to show me what you did? Mine will be a summer-only driver, and no AC. Did you use GM or aftermarket?
Much appreciated!
Ron

gcburdic · 03-11-2012, 09:38 PM

ttt

BMERDOC · 03-11-2012, 09:49 PM

Im not to that point yet but I hve thought about it. Id like to do something frame mounted or under the passenger side of the cab. It'll keep the engine compartment cleaner not to mention I dont have to mess with running long lines. It'll have to be fan cooled so my only worry is noise.

Shyguy · 03-12-2012, 09:15 AM

We just buy a trans cooler from a local parts store and then mount it in front of the radiator.

Sorry no pictures.

1quik70 · 03-12-2012, 09:46 AM

I have ran several of the the aux. coolers that go in front of the radiator. In SB trucks they are fine, my big block stuff tends to run warmer than the small blocks, therefore adding heat in front of the radiator in counter productive. I have found the Derale kit from Jegs to be really nice. It comes with mounting brackets that all it to be mounted to the floor and get airflow, as well as a fan. i'm running this setup on my TH350 with a 4000 stall, and having no issue keeping the trans cool.

NoNeck · 03-12-2012, 11:17 AM

Ron -

My son is running a trans cooler from Summit Racing for his Big Block '68 with a Turbo 400. It is mounted in front of a Summit aluminum 4 core radiator with 12" electric fans. We have added "Water Wetter" to the coolant to lower the operating temp even more.

We purchased a couple of lengths of transmission tubing and bent them to exit just below the radiator core support. We haven't fired the engine yet, but from my experiences with this set up, we should be fine.

I hope this helps.

NoNeck

hayhauler71 · 03-13-2012, 10:05 AM

This is the one I used with stainless braided hose and an fittings mounted in front of radiator made by B&M sorry no pics

Blackholebob · 03-13-2012, 06:43 PM

]I'm using the Derale unit to the right of the radiator.Truck isn't running yet so time will tell if it works.

03-11-2012, 11:44 AM	#1
69BB396 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada Posts: 107	BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? I'm at that point, if I'm going to add it now is the time. Anyone got time to show me what you did? Mine will be a summer-only driver, and no AC. Did you use GM or aftermarket? Much appreciated! Ron __________________ 69 396BB Turbo 400 Fleetside, 3:07 Gears 2.5" & 4" drop 2020 Silverado 2500LT 2006 Subaru Forester 2019 Chevy Cruze

03-11-2012, 09:38 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? ttt __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-11-2012, 09:49 PM	#3
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? Im not to that point yet but I hve thought about it. Id like to do something frame mounted or under the passenger side of the cab. It'll keep the engine compartment cleaner not to mention I dont have to mess with running long lines. It'll have to be fan cooled so my only worry is noise. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-12-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? We just buy a trans cooler from a local parts store and then mount it in front of the radiator. Sorry no pictures. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

03-12-2012, 09:46 AM	#5
1quik70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Posts: 136	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? I have ran several of the the aux. coolers that go in front of the radiator. In SB trucks they are fine, my big block stuff tends to run warmer than the small blocks, therefore adding heat in front of the radiator in counter productive. I have found the Derale kit from Jegs to be really nice. It comes with mounting brackets that all it to be mounted to the floor and get airflow, as well as a fan. i'm running this setup on my TH350 with a 4000 stall, and having no issue keeping the trans cool.

03-12-2012, 11:17 AM	#6
NoNeck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,107	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? Ron - My son is running a trans cooler from Summit Racing for his Big Block '68 with a Turbo 400. It is mounted in front of a Summit aluminum 4 core radiator with 12" electric fans. We have added "Water Wetter" to the coolant to lower the operating temp even more. We purchased a couple of lengths of transmission tubing and bent them to exit just below the radiator core support. We haven't fired the engine yet, but from my experiences with this set up, we should be fine. I hope this helps. NoNeck Attached Images __________________ 2016 RAM Laramie HEMI 1966 Fairlane GT/A, 390/335 HP If it costs you a dollar to make a friend, KEEP THE DOLLAR. If it costs you a friend to make a dollar, KEEP THE FRIEND.

03-13-2012, 10:05 AM	#7
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? This is the one I used with stainless braided hose and an fittings mounted in front of radiator made by B&M sorry no pics Attached Images __________________ Fuzzy

03-13-2012, 06:43 PM	#8
Blackholebob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa Id Posts: 129	Re: BB Trans Cooler - What did you do? ]I'm using the Derale unit to the right of the radiator.Truck isn't running yet so time will tell if it works. Attached Images



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