Tranny line to cooler question...
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Tranny line to cooler question...
Does the fluid flow from the upper line to the lower line, or the other way around? If I were to mount a tranny fluid temp sensor, would it matter which one I used?
Another question. I just removed my stock radiator and installed a Griffin huge ***** with a rather large tranny cooler (mounted about 1" from the radiator). Does the upper line HAVE to be higher then the lower line, or is that simply "just the way it came stock"? I ask because it would be more convenient to bend the upper line to come in more towards the bottom of the radiator like the lower line all ready does...
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1984 z28 w/ a 357 cu in. monster engine which is looking like the posterchild for Edelbrock with the exception of the Holley 750vac... all the suspension stuff... 9-bolt posi disk is in...
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Another question. I just removed my stock radiator and installed a Griffin huge ***** with a rather large tranny cooler (mounted about 1" from the radiator). Does the upper line HAVE to be higher then the lower line, or is that simply "just the way it came stock"? I ask because it would be more convenient to bend the upper line to come in more towards the bottom of the radiator like the lower line all ready does...
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1984 z28 w/ a 357 cu in. monster engine which is looking like the posterchild for Edelbrock with the exception of the Holley 750vac... all the suspension stuff... 9-bolt posi disk is in...
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Fluid flows from bottom to top. I have checked many times. I feel this is to allow tranny fluid to stay in the cooler for a little longer, increasing time for fluid heat transfer.
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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Recently Ported Heads, Installed Larger Race-Flo Valves and RPM Air Gap Intake (No new times)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.
2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 5.9L 4*2
The Bowtie
ASE Certified Auto Tech
LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!
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If it's done the other way, a pocket of air can get trapped in the cooler and the splashing of fluid can cause aeration.
If you're going to install a temp sensor, it's usually more useful to know the temperature after the fluid has been cooled, which means putting it in the return line. Having said that, mine is in the pan.
If you're going to install a temp sensor, it's usually more useful to know the temperature after the fluid has been cooled, which means putting it in the return line. Having said that, mine is in the pan.
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Excellent point Apeiron!
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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Recently Ported Heads, Installed Larger Race-Flo Valves and RPM Air Gap Intake (No new times)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.
2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 5.9L 4*2
The Bowtie
ASE Certified Auto Tech
LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!
[This message has been edited by CamaroMike (edited April 14, 2001).]
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84 Camaro ZZ4 with HOT cam. 1.88 60' (12.98 @ 105MPH E.T.)
Recently Ported Heads, Installed Larger Race-Flo Valves and RPM Air Gap Intake (No new times)
Other Mods: You name it and I have probably changed it.
2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 5.9L 4*2
The Bowtie
ASE Certified Auto Tech
LIVE AND DIE BY THE ALMIGHTY BOWTIE!
[This message has been edited by CamaroMike (edited April 14, 2001).]
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