Switching to a 2400RPM stall Torque converter and was wondering if anyone can recommend or not to add an extra trany cooler. The radiator I have has one but I have heard the the torque converter can increase the fluid temp. I am also having trouble picking a lockup or non-lockup setup. Any help would be great.

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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.

 

Considering adding a trany temp gague too is it worth the money and trouble? I could add it and watch the temp and use that to decide if I need the extra cooler.

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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.

 

You definetly need a cooler w/ that stall speed. They're generally cheap and really easy to install. Go for something from B&M. They put out a decent cooler.

 

I would put an external cooler on a stock transmission. A 2400 rpm converter is all the more reason to get one.


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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

 

I don't think you need a cooler,I asked every conv. maker and trans. specialist I ever heard of before I did mine and they all said the same thing,until you go to around 3000 stall or a smaller diameter conv. you don't need a cooler(but it is not a bad idea,I'd rather over do it then burn it)

 

I have a B&M holeshot 2000 and my car would alwys run hot in the summer when the coverter was not in lockup.Once I installed A trans cooler it ran nice and cool there after. YOU NEED A COOLER i'ts yery cheap insurance.
THANX,ANDYZ28

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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,holly.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter. 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side not too bad

 

What about the Lockup vs. Non-Lockup. Some manufactures dont even specify. Has anyone heard of Buckeye Torque converters? The guy at the local trany shop recommended them.

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'84 Camaro 327ci Bored .030 over w/ 5.7" stroke. The good 327! 3.73 geared Auburn Limited Slip Diff. FlowMaster Muffler w/ Shortie Headers. TH-350 Built Trany Underneath B&M Mega-Shifter. Many Engine compartment Dress Up Mods. Edelbrock High Flow Water Pump w/ Flex-a-Lite Cooling Fan.
It is still under construction @ www.iserv.net~brodgers

 

I recomend a lock up type converter.The non-lockup converters are ok for the first week or so.Then it kinda get to be a hassle running around at stall speed all the time.
The whole reason that the manufacturers even invented lock up type converters was too let the transmission cool down.Heat kills
a trans.So if you are running down the road at 2300rpm with a 2400 stall converter.You are putting out some serious heat. A trans shop will tell you anything,its NOT THEIR MONEY! THANX<ANDYZ28

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82Z 305 w/comp 270 magnum cam,holly.TH700R4 w/B&M holeshot 2000 converter,& megashifter. 9bolt 3.27 w/1LE rear brakes 70mph@2200rpm ASE Master Tech plus L2
also recently obtained a
'69 chevelle SS396 w/Turbo 400,3.31 posi,11.0 to 1, headers,etc. Latest project car,'86 IROC stock 305TPI hit on left side not too bad