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Transmission Coolers.....

nickmyron

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I was wondering if a transmission cooler would be necessary for a C4......

Do any of you use a transmission cooler?

Nick~
 

rjlougee

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Some of the best tranny coolers you can get are made by Tru-Cool. I'm running a Tru-Cool LPD4590 rated at 28,000# GVW. Probably overkill, but with the money a good rebuild cost, I figured it's worth it.

This type also has a temp sensor in it, so it doesn't send it through the cooler when cold, improving cold weather driveability.
Joe
 

74bronc

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Yes, it is needed. I have a perma-cool external cooler and it works great. No problems with the C4.
 

yellowbilly

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I run an external cooler, cooler in the radiator, and I run an external filter with a heat sink wrapping the filter. I beat on my little C4 though ::)
 

BwoncoHowie

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I got an automatic that has 220,000 miles on it and still works flawlessly. I put a cooler on it when it was 3 months old. I change the trans oil every 40,000. I say coolers are a good thing especially if you are towing or live in hotter climates.

BH
 

BwoncoHowie

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[quote author=rjlougee link=board=5;threadid=18695;start=0#msg143013 date=1055637672]
Some of the best tranny coolers you can get are made by Tru-Cool. I'm running a Tru-Cool LPD4590 rated at 28,000# GVW. Probably overkill, but with the money a good rebuild cost, I figured it's worth it.

This type also has a temp sensor in it, so it doesn't send it through the cooler when cold, improving cold weather driveability.
Joe
[/quote]

You got that right! I'm runnin a Tru Cool Too.
 
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nickmyron

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[quote author=rjlougee link=board=5;threadid=18695;start=0#msg143013 date=1055637672]
Some of the best tranny coolers you can get are made by Tru-Cool. I'm running a Tru-Cool LPD4590 rated at 28,000# GVW. Probably overkill, but with the money a good rebuild cost, I figured it's worth it.[/quote]

Do you know where i can get one of these?
Ive checked Summit, 4 Wheel Parts, and Jegs but they dont carry them :'(

Nick~
 

BwoncoHowie

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[quote author=nickmyron link=board=5;threadid=18695;start=0#msg146578 date=1056386366]
Thanks,
Should i run a fan w/ it?

Nick~
[/quote]

If you mount it behind the grille where it gets plenty of fresh air flow, you won't need to put a fan on it. That's where mine are mounted.

BH
 

BwoncoHowie

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[quote author=nickmyron link=board=5;threadid=18695;start=0#msg146393 date=1056342545]
[quote author=rjlougee link=board=5;threadid=18695;start=0#msg143013 date=1055637672]
Some of the best tranny coolers you can get are made by Tru-Cool. I'm running a Tru-Cool LPD4590 rated at 28,000# GVW. Probably overkill, but with the money a good rebuild cost, I figured it's worth it.[/quote]

Do you know where i can get one of these?
Ive checked Summit, 4 Wheel Parts, and Jegs but they dont carry them :'(

Nick~
[/quote]

They are distributors of Tru-Cool
ATC Distribution Portland
554 NORTH COLUMBIA BLVD
Portland OR 97217

(866) 264-5667
 

Newt

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Nick

You aren't clear. Do you mean A transmission coolere? Or do you mean an auxillary transmission cooler? If you have a C4 the radiator should have a cooler built in. An auxillary cooler will definitly add life to your C4. NO TRANSMISSION COOLER, YOU C4 WILL DIE QUICKLY. :'(
 

Yellow75

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How have you guys plumbed your Aux cooler? Did you buy some stainless line and bend/flare it yourselves? For some reason I don't think that regular hose will be strong enough?
 

BwoncoHowie

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[quote author=Yellow75 link=board=5;threadid=18695;start=15#msg147318 date=1056507635]
How have you guys plumbed your Aux cooler? Did you buy some stainless line and bend/flare it yourselves? For some reason I don't think that regular hose will be strong enough?
[/quote]

The hose works if you go back and re-tighten the clamps after a couple of cycles of driving and letting it cool down. But I use steel lines but not stainless, I use the same tubing that is used for the stock tranny lines.
There are special coolers made by tru-cool that have fittings that support that type of installation.

BH
 
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