Stock trans cooler, can it be used for oil?
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Stock trans cooler, can it be used for oil?
I have an aluminum radiator out of an iroc that was an auto, so it has a trans cooler in it. Im wondering if i can use this as an oil cooler. im pretty sure it would work, but im not sure if the lines are too small, or if it would be able to carry enough volume. Any insights would be appretiated. Thanks
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I don't recall any of these cars coming with a trans cooler from the factory. That's all I can say on the matter...
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Originally Posted by ScottyRS
I don't recall any of these cars coming with a trans cooler from the factory. That's all I can say on the matter...
I thought about doing this too but never seriously considered it.
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Well looking at different engine oil coolers, the lines are usually 1/2" or better.
If i remember correctly, ??, trans lines are 5/16"
If i remember correctly, ??, trans lines are 5/16"
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well thanks guys, i guess it probably wont flow enough volume which could possibly end up in some spinning bearings, that would suck. thanks again for telling me before i tried.
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Originally Posted by ScottyRS
I don't recall any of these cars coming with a trans cooler from the factory. That's all I can say on the matter...
noobs
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thats all i have to say on this matter, hehehee
im just playin around :P
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