Hot Transmission, what can I do?
What I have: 1996 Fleetwood Southwind 35LS, 460EFI, E4OD, Banks headers, Transcommand, US Gears Dual Range (under/direct), Dana series 80 5.13, trans temp gage, 96k miles, 19,800 Lbs fully loaded (inc...
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A number of years ago I actually worked in a transmission engineering department of one of the Detroit 3. Assuming the gauge is accurate, 240F IS hot, but it is not over heating ! If it stays under 250, just keep an eye on it.
IIRC, typical "old fashion" ATF does not start to breakdown until about 275. Things go down hill pretty quick after that.
If you want a bigger cooler shop for Earl's Performance Temp-A-Cure Fluid Coolers. Used on race cars for cooling engine oil but they are fine for ATF. Many sizes. It will like require custom brackets and hoses.
IIRC, typical "old fashion" ATF does not start to breakdown until about 275. Things go down hill pretty quick after that.
If you want a bigger cooler shop for Earl's Performance Temp-A-Cure Fluid Coolers. Used on race cars for cooling engine oil but they are fine for ATF. Many sizes. It will like require custom brackets and hoses.
