Thickcajun Posted June 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 Anybody have any experience with rail mounted trans coolers? I need to make room up front ... I don't like how the stock cooler sits between the ic and the ac condenser Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm changing my whole transmission line setup I don't like them going to the front past the headers and in to the radiator I'm running new lines to the back to a derale cooler with a temp controlled fan mounted where my spare tire was not much heat back there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted June 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 I'm changing my whole transmission line setup I don't like them going to the front past the headers and in to the radiator I'm running new lines to the back to a derale cooler with a temp controlled fan mounted where my spare tire was not much heat back thereYea I seen those after some more research... Which one were you looking at? I was thinking about making a mount a little closer to the cab tucked up high... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 http://derale.com/products/fluid-coolers/transmission/remote-mount2013-10-28-09-53-271226240719/gm-700r4-4l60-4l60e-transmission-cooling-pan-detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I'm changing my whole transmission line setup I don't like them going to the front past the headers and in to the radiator I'm running new lines to the back to a derale cooler with a temp controlled fan mounted where my spare tire was not much heat back there That's an interesting idea to relocate the cooler, Alan and a good looking unit. I am interested in seeing how your project goes. Are you going to hook up the fan to come on at a certain temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 That's an interesting idea to relocate the cooler, Alan and a good looking unit. I am interested in seeing how your project goes. Are you going to hook up the fan to come on at a certain temp? There is another kit from Derale that has a inline temp sensor that is wired into the fan.. It trips a 180...with the IC up front there is absolutely no room.. It fits don't get me wrong just don't like the squeeze fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 That's an interesting idea to relocate the cooler, Alan and a good looking unit. I am interested in seeing how your project goes. Are you going to hook up the fan to come on at a certain temp? yes they also make a temp sensor that mounts between the cooler and your transmission lines mount it on your line going into the cooler as to get it to turn on quicker. After mounting my arh headers my stock metal transmission lines were seeing a lot of heat also wanted to get away from the possible chance that my coolant could contaminate my transmission fluid from going through the radiator in the case of a radiator failure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 yes they also make a temp sensor that mounts between the cooler and your transmission lines mount it on your line going into the cooler as to get it to turn on quicker. After mounting my arh headers my stock metal transmission lines were seeing a lot of heat also wanted to get away from the possible chance that my coolant could contaminate my transmission fluid from going through the radiator in the case of a radiator failure Good points! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI.SS Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 use the 40k and make some backets to mount it in the lower grill. I know the struggle with the big IC. hell I had to cut a little off the bumper cover to fit mine the way I wanted. If you interested, I can get you a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 use the 40k and make some backets to mount it in the lower grill. I know the struggle with the big IC. hell I had to cut a little off the bumper cover to fit mine the way I wanted. If you interested, I can get you a pic. Please do... I have the 3" IC so no trimming required...but it's tight and I hate the way it's mounted with only two bolts instead of four... Plus a remote would clean up the front end shorten the lines... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 There is another kit from Derale that has a inline temp sensor that is wired into the fan.. It trips a 180...with the IC up front there is absolutely no room.. It fits don't get me wrong just don't like the squeeze fit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks for that Bryan. That's a good looking kit. yes they also make a temp sensor that mounts between the cooler and your transmission lines mount it on your line going into the cooler as to get it to turn on quicker. After mounting my arh headers my stock metal transmission lines were seeing a lot of heat also wanted to get away from the possible chance that my coolant could contaminate my transmission fluid from going through the radiator in the case of a radiator failure The temp sensor seems logical. I either missed it in the link or just didn't think about it. I've seen pictures of original lines running real close to headers. I wouldn't like that either. Doesn't look good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 (edited) I got the remote mount cooler in the rear idea watching a show that was building a old hotrod with an LS motor and 4l60 trans and that's how they did it thought the idea was a brilliant fix for my heat problem and hopefully help make my transmission last longer since I plan on keeping the truck for the long haul Edited June 28, 2015 by Aldofashow (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 My buddy has a 454 in his old Chevy and it's the same way he ran his it's in the bed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI.SS Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I have the 4" in mine. I'm just not a huge fan of those coolers. I feel the bar and plate design is more beneficial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 I have the 4" in mine. I'm just not a huge fan of those coolers. I feel the bar and plate design is more beneficial.Get a chance post pics of how you mounted it.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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