Does it Matter?

Discussion in 'Transmissions' started by Rome0806, May 12, 2008.

  1. Rome0806

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    Does it matter where the transmission line go from the tranny to the radiator?
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    It's just a small cooler inside the radiator. It will perform the same operation either way you hook it.
     
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    It is my opinion tho that IF you should want to use a external cooler and tha radiator, you need to know which way it flows. I like to run the fluid thru the external first then thru the radiator then back to the trans...again, my opinion.
     
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    atf will burn if hot enough, keep em away from the exhaust. :party3:
     
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    When using an external cooler you should always run the front line from the transmission to the radiator and then from the radiator through the external cooler and back to the rear transmission fitting.
     
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    I would rather disapate the heat before introducing it to my coolant...?
     
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    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    Blugene,
    The transmission should be running cooler than the engine. The optimum temp for a transmission is 170 and your engine runs at nearly 200. You are using the transmission to cool your engine first while the temp differential is low and then cooling the fluid going back to the transmission. If you put it through the radiator after the cooler you will be heating the transmission oil just before it goes back to the tranny. It is better to cool it just before going back to the transmission.
     
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    Ditto, it needs to go thru the radiator cooler first then the air to fluid cooler.
     
    baddad457, May 17, 2008
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