Auxiliary trans cooler
So I'm thinking of adding one to the truck just as an extra precaution. What little bit I've towed our new camper, temps have been fine (200). However, we've got some mountain trips planned this su...
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CampingN.C. wrote:
So I'm thinking of adding one to the truck just as an extra precaution. What little bit I've towed our new camper, temps have been fine (200).
However, we've got some mountain trips planned this summer with some pretty bad pulls.
From those that have added one, what can I expect to drop temp wise? Also, I'll be pulling the pan soon, what about a high cap pan? I've read mixed reviews on those, especially for the money.
I know the 4L80E is a tough one, just want to keep it that way!
What year 454? I had an 89 TBI 454, the 6.0 is a much better tower. Not sure about the Vortec 454, but the TBI, while reliable, had less power than the 6.0.
I have basically the same truck and tow a 3220BHWE(7430 loaded on the scales). I upgraded my cooler the stock one is small. Just driving around it sees about 125 which is fine for the 4L80E. If you are worried about it being cold get a 165 degree thermostatic bypass. In the summer here in Washington and the west coast pulling the larger grades I have not seen it go over 190, 4000 rpm towing some long grades. It cools off much quicker too and hold 165 to 170 on average.
No need for the pan.
