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Old 07-07-2004, 10:24 PM
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I want to install a trans cooler in my 92 L27. Question is what is a good one and where to mount it. I see alot of people mount them in the front of the condensor but isn't that counter intuative. I live on the east coast so during the summer it'* hot so when the AC is on the condensor is hot, very hot. So why are people mounting them in the front on the condensor. Is there somewhere else a trans cooler can be mounted?
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Most people put them infront of the radiator, in the airflow. One that'* controlled by a thermostat is good because it allows it to get to a good temp, but then keeps it cool.
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unless you are having problems with your trans, you probably dont need one. It makes alot more places to leak fluid. I would suggest saving the money for something else. Do you have a 180 tstat in?
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Originally Posted by macho_mike21
unless you are having problems with your trans, you probably dont need one. It makes alot more places to leak fluid. I would suggest saving the money for something else. Do you have a 180 tstat in?
Done that the 2nd day of owner-ship(exactly a week ago). Other than the normal maintance I just wanted to prolong the life of the trans a little more. I currently have 114k on it now.
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i used wire ties to mount mine in front of the AC compressor.
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