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 Posted:6/11/2003 11:25 |
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do any of you guys know how to add a trans cooler, and what type would be ideal for my 81 351w. 2bbl holley? i have heard its easy but have never done it so i need advise.i also want to add a trans temp gauge. i have a automatic and im going to be hauling with it, under 2 thousand pounds but i want some insurance. |
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Posted:6/11/2003 17:34 |
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| Quote: | | do any of you guys know how to add a trans cooler, and what type would be ideal for my 81 351w. 2bbl holley? i have heard its easy but have never done it so i need advise.i also want to add a trans temp gauge. i have a automatic and im going to be hauling with it, under 2 thousand pounds but i want some insurance. |
It is easy, but location is what is important here, and what cooler kit did you get too ?.
I like mounting my tranny cooler in front of the radiator and on the same side as the tranny lines that went into the radiator to begin with.
I also like my tranny coolers to have a electric fan in front of it to blow air though it.
With it mounted like this (do not know if the kit you purchased has the parts to connect both together or not) but most of mine did (Cost a little extra for the kits but worth it).
Also make it good for towing, keeps tranny fluid cooler.
Ok, I have some freinds and they do not like to do it my way, in some cases I can agree, if you mount the new tranny cooler in front and put the fan in front of that and the space is tight - it can stop some air flow going though the radiator or A/C cooler, so you have to mount it some where else.
Example : mounted under the left front fender with a fan to blow cool air though it, worked out great, but was a pain to work with if you got a problem with the electrical fan.
I hope this helps you. 
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Posted:6/12/2003 11:35 |
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helped very much. i havent purchased a kit yet, do you guys have any recommendations? what about the temp gauge? i would really like to add a oil temp, trans temp and exhuast temp gauge. |
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Posted:6/15/2003 15:38 |
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B&M makes a decent cooler. For gauges Autometer is nice but kinda pricey. There's less expensive gauges like Autogage and even Sunpro. You can get everything you need at summitracing.com
If money's tight the cheaper gauges are fine IMO. |
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Posted:6/16/2003 16:55 |
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found the site, TY. now i have a different question. the coppertubbing coolers were cheaper then the aluminum tubed coolers, is the copper gonna last, or am i gonna have to switch it out after a few years?  |
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