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Old May 20, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Transmission: TH350; Circle D 4200 converter
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Trans cooler selection

Alright, so I'm converting my T5 car over to a TH350. The question I have for you all is this (for those of you that share a similar application) - what cooler are you running that fits without running into clearance problems? I'd like to get the biggest one I can because I'm running a 3000 stall converter that I'm sure is going to generate a substancial amount of heat. Any other additional information would also be good if you've got good/bad experiences with whatever you're running. This is my first time around with a built auto and I'm trying to do this the right way the first time.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:34 AM
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Re: Trans cooler selection

What size you can fit depends on where you want to put it, really. You can fit a huge one in front of the radiator.

I really like the B&M coolers. They have just about every size imaginable, and are very well made. I have two that I am using as oil coolers on my trucks and have been very happy with them.

Here is one.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-70264/


Do NOT attach them directly to your radiator! Some coolers come with little zip-tie like things and foam pads to zip tie them to your radiator. If you do that your radiator WILL develop leaks a few years down the road. A radiator shop warned me not to and I did it anyway. Ended up buying a new radiator 2 years later. Very common. Do it right and fabricate brackets.
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