Transmission Cooler
Ok, so I've got a 2002 F150 with the 4.2L V6, I recently ordered a Derale Class IV plate and fin transmission cooler for it. Everything seems straight forward, any tips, tricks, secrets, or anythin...
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FWIW,
I have a 16 pass, stacked plate Derale with a fan on my 2003 chevy silvarado 2500HD. The manufacturer had it go from Tranny -> Tranny Radiator Cooler -> Derale -> Tranny.
On flat level ground, when it's 75 or 110, the transmission is 175. When it's on a climb (up to 6500' in 14 miles) it'll get over 220 maximum - but remember, the transmission temperature will also climb way above 225 until the fan kicks in - so that heat is transferred to the Transmission cooler in the radiator - and then to the transmission.
Do I like it? Not a chance. but it's never for a long period of time and I drop the pan, change the filter, and have the transmission fluid changed annually. At 160,000 miles, it's still running strong.
Oh - I always make sure the electric fan is on when I two (via a 30 amp relay) to insure there is the maximum airflow at lower speeds.
Just my two cents.
J
I have a 16 pass, stacked plate Derale with a fan on my 2003 chevy silvarado 2500HD. The manufacturer had it go from Tranny -> Tranny Radiator Cooler -> Derale -> Tranny.
On flat level ground, when it's 75 or 110, the transmission is 175. When it's on a climb (up to 6500' in 14 miles) it'll get over 220 maximum - but remember, the transmission temperature will also climb way above 225 until the fan kicks in - so that heat is transferred to the Transmission cooler in the radiator - and then to the transmission.
Do I like it? Not a chance. but it's never for a long period of time and I drop the pan, change the filter, and have the transmission fluid changed annually. At 160,000 miles, it's still running strong.
Oh - I always make sure the electric fan is on when I two (via a 30 amp relay) to insure there is the maximum airflow at lower speeds.
Just my two cents.
J
