Transmission Cooler recommedations needed
#14
I have the cooler that is one size down from Reid's. Mine is rated for 28,000 GVW. Before I removed the check valve, added an external filter, and the cooler, my trans temps were around 180*/190* in 70* weather. After installing ^, My temps hover around 140*/160* in 50* weather.
I would recomend removing the check valve and installing an external filter.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...r-install.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ve-delete.html
I would recomend removing the check valve and installing an external filter.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...r-install.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ve-delete.html
#15
I have used coolers with copper tubing in them. I've used them on 4 wheel drive p/u's, and motorhomes and have always had the best luck. They work well and never failed me. I can't recall the brand name of the ones I use but they are out there. What is nice about them is if they spring a leak they can be solder back up as I have seen it done. They need to be flushed good before repairing them but it is possible. I always used more cooler then necessary to give me the extra protection. I also heard that they should be installed in parallel with any other cooler including the one in the radiator tank.
#16
#19
Also, never understood why the check valve is so bad. Is it that much of a flow restriction? Isn't it there to keep the cooling circuit filled with fluid?
#20