ok so this is prolly a dumb question but im going thru a custom build... i have a 400hp 400ftlb 350cid..... backed by a 700r4


i want to upgrade radiators. and i also plan on running a performance built 700r4 later on..


i want to know if its alright to get a regular hipo radiator sans the internal trans cooler and just run an air cooled trans cooler in front of the radiator?

 

I ran my trans cooler external of the radiator, and planning on running external of my C&R (which doesn't have provisisions for it anyway). You'll be fine.

 

I have a hayden 5 pass (i think its 5, havent seen it in a while ) and a northen 31x19, trans is cooled externally, actually keeps it cooler, 140-170.

 

When you say that you have a Northern 31" x 19" radiator do you mean you purchased the radiator from Northern Auto Parts and or that Northern is the company that makes the radiator? I looked at Northern auto parts and they sell a 31" x 19" radiator that is built by Be Cool and is a universal fit but from what I understood is that they were not designed for vehicles like the firebird/camaro due to the angle that the radiators are installed at unlike a truck with a radiator set straight up. If it works it works, I just wanted to clarify.

 

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=SUM%2D380331

Those are made by northern radiator

A 31x19 can fit, just a little work.

At summit they now sell a direct fit for the camaro/firebird with tranny cooler for like $300 or so.

Link: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...t=SUM%2D380455

 

Thanks very much... thats a great help that i can now spend $200-$300 on a good radiator and geta separate Trans cooler....

instead of $500+ for one that has a internal trans cooler...