Tranny cooler??

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96TNXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kingsport TN

• Sep 21, 2009

• #1

Hey Im at about 6.5 inches of lift and 33s Its my DD and need a tranny cooler Im trying to do some homework but not having any luck. Would these be a good route to go?? Or should I use something else??

http://www.jegs.com/p/B-M/B-M-Transmission-Temperature-Gauge/748099/10002/-1

I was thinking of using the 2nd one down\
http://www.jegs.com/p/B-M/B-M-SuperCooler-Transmission-Cooler/758370/10002/-1

TIA

 

Begster

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Cape Cod/Boston, Mass

• Sep 21, 2009

• #2

Go to a junkyard and get a Ford Explorer tranny cooler. $15 at a pick and pull.

Almost the same thing that you posted.

 

imboostedru

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Location

Lacey, WA

• Sep 21, 2009

• #3

I got this one:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Flex-a-lite/400/3816/10002/-1
It does the job and was cheaper. It seemed like the tubes on the B&M looked smaller so I got the Flex-a-lite.

 

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dudeinanxj

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Georgetown, KY

• Sep 21, 2009

• #4

I ran both of those with great success. I prefer to buy new whenever possible. I've had bad luck with used parts before.

 

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96TNXJ

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Location

Kingsport TN

• Sep 21, 2009

• #5

is the temp sensor a good idea?

 

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dagr8tim

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Location

Columbus, Oh

• Sep 21, 2009

• #6

Begster said:

Go to a junkyard and get a Ford Explorer tranny cooler. $15 at a pick and pull.

Almost the same thing that you posted.

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What year range is good for the Explorer?

 

MoparManiac

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Amherst, NH

• Sep 21, 2009

• #7

dagr8tim said:

What year range is good for the Explorer?

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Any of them.

The earlier boxier style (up through '95 I think?) had a thinner, plate style cooler that is easier to fix behind the XJ grill IMO.

The later style (96-01 I believe) had a thicker plate style cooler similar to what the OP posted the link too. Probably tougher to fit behind the XJ grill, but I'd imagine it would be better than the older style.

FWIW, I run the older style, as do some of my friends. One of my friends has a temp gauge on his tranny and it very rarely, if ever, gets up to 180*.

 

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96TNXJ

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Location

Kingsport TN

• Sep 21, 2009

• #8

dudeinanxj said:

I ran both of those with great success. I prefer to buy new whenever possible. I've had bad luck with used parts before.

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At about what temp does your tranny normally run at? Anyone know what the idle temp is? :worship::::worship:

 

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AshyLarry

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Location

Brownsburg, IN

• Sep 21, 2009

• #9

I dont have a temp gauge. Just a big cooler that holds an extra qt. in itself.

 

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yossarian19

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Location

Grass Valley, CA

• Sep 21, 2009

• #10

I read somebody's quotation of the factory service manual indicating the ideal AW4 temp is 125-150, much lower than most transmissions.... if that is the case, you almost can't over-cool the things.

 

jeepme

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Location

Dublin California

• Sep 21, 2009

• #11

My fsm for a 95 states the normal operating temp for the AW4 is 116-176 deg. Mine usually runs 150 - 165 and sometimes 180 on a hot day in traffic with the B&M cooler.

 

90XJay

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Up s*&^ creek with a paddle!

• Sep 21, 2009

• #12

I got once from CAP for about $15 for a kit. Works great, came with everything you need. You hook it up to go through the cooler first then the stock one in the radiator to make sure it doesn't get too cool in the winter. No issues with mine. 90xj on 33's DD

 

bigalpha

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Location

Tucson, AZ

• Sep 21, 2009

• #13

What happens if you run a trans. too cool for too long?

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Sep 21, 2009

• #14

imboostedru said:

I got this one:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Flex-a-lite/400/3816/10002/-1
It does the job and was cheaper. It seemed like the tubes on the B&M looked smaller so I got the Flex-a-lite.

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A tube cooler is not as good as a plate cooler.

 

def.ho

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Location

Siskiyou County Calif

• Sep 21, 2009

• #15

RCP Phx said:

A tube cooler is not as good as a plate cooler.

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I'm interested in a tranny cooler since i overheated my aw4 trying to force my way up a hill. can you recommend a plate cooler or two?

 

jeepme

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Dublin California

• Sep 21, 2009

• #16

The B&M coolers are a plate design.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Sep 21, 2009

• #17

def.ho said:

I'm interested in a tranny cooler since i overheated my aw4 trying to force my way up a hill. can you recommend a plate cooler or two?

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I run the Tru-cooler.
http://www.transmissioncoolers.us/
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1007630

 

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AshyLarry

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Location

Brownsburg, IN

• Sep 21, 2009

• #18

I have a derale heat sink cooler. I got it for about half off, and its nice that it doesn't need the airflow that the plate type coolers.

 

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RCP Phx

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Location

Phoenix,Az

• Sep 21, 2009

• #19

AshyLarry said:

I have a derale heat sink cooler. I got it for about half off, and its nice that it doesn't need the airflow that the plate type coolers.

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Sure it does(unless its inter-cooled)!

 

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96TNXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Kingsport TN

• Sep 22, 2009

• #20

when shopping for a tranny cooler what would a guy need to know to look for to know if it would work?? Line sizes and what?? would it still go threw the rad or no??