How to install trans cooler on a truck that doesn’t have a stock cooler
06-11-2020, 01:09 PM
#11
well I am building a 5.3 to swap in. It is going to be a cammed full bolt on. Tranny wise will be 3200 stall and corvette servo, and the transcooler. It is a rebuilt 4l60 that is built stock. Once it goes I am swapping in a 4l80. See I work at a auto parts store, so I can get this cooler for about 30$. Would it be worth it?
06-11-2020, 01:20 PM
#12
100% Redneck
well I am building a 5.3 to swap in. It is going to be a cammed full bolt on. Tranny wise will be 3200 stall and corvette servo, and the transcooler. It is a rebuilt 4l60 that is built stock. Once it goes I am swapping in a 4l80. See I work at a auto parts store, so I can get this cooler for about 30$. Would it be worth it?
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06-11-2020, 07:53 PM
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06-11-2020, 07:54 PM
#15
I would love to run a aftermarket gauge up through
06-11-2020, 10:21 PM
#16
100% Redneck
If you swap the cluster for one from a 03+ Escalade, Denali or SS Silverado the trans gauge will work with no other parts necessary. I did a 02 Escalade cluster for my 2000 and I love the functioning trans gauge, 120 speedo and updated look.
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darkirish63 (06-12-2020)
06-12-2020, 02:32 PM
#17
If you need to cut the OEM lines use a flare tool to put a flare on the line. This will help keep the clamped rubber hose from blowing off under high pressure.
Like posted above ^^^ spend the extra dough on the 40K. I had a Hayden 1403 (slightly smaller than the 679) supplied by my transmission builder (required for warranty). On hot summer days I would see 200* plus. While higher temps won't immediately hurt the transmission over time it will slowly cook the seals, o-rings and fluid.
Hayden 1403
Tru-Cool 40K
Like posted above ^^^ spend the extra dough on the 40K. I had a Hayden 1403 (slightly smaller than the 679) supplied by my transmission builder (required for warranty). On hot summer days I would see 200* plus. While higher temps won't immediately hurt the transmission over time it will slowly cook the seals, o-rings and fluid.
Hayden 1403
Tru-Cool 40K
10 years ago I put the largest tube and fin cooler (the same style as the one in the first picture) on my SS with a 3800 stall, I even bypassed the radiator. And I saw over 200 degrees even at night on the highway in the summer.. I was not happy with that cooler it didn't seem to work very well at all.
I don't know the part number but it was larger than the one in your picture, they said it was for RV's.
