Official Tranny Cooler Thread for the 2GS
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From: hi
I am looking for some 1UZFE owners w/ Trans coolers and also have needle or digital gauges. Will those who do, if you have a moment, let me know what your High temp readings are? I'd really like to compare yours to mine. I'll be installing a PI Dragon TC shortly and would like some normal/high temps info from you guys. I'm trying to decide whether I should switch to Amsoil, or if I can stay w/ the Toyota IV ATF. Even in stop 'n go traffic, my gauges (oil or trans temp) rarely go over 205-210F. Just had the transmission flushed/filled by Toyota about 6 mnths ago. I've read in forums that Amsoil runs cooler, but by how much? I haven't seen any real numbers. If any of you HAVE switched, and know the operating temps' difference, that info would be GOLDEN! Thanx in advance...
but in any case..im curious about these numbers too. i currently have amsoil but no cooler installed yet
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From: hi
the part that takes the longest is deciding where to mount the little radiator. hehe.
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From: NV
I'm going to install a cooler on mine, it's really easy with some adapter fittings that come with most universal kits. Now my only question is, what would you guys say the optimal size would be? I don't want one that is too big to overcool the fluid. Ever since I did the pressure regulator adjustment my center console is getting very hot being right above the transmission tunnel unless I have the AC on. It's usually 90-110F here and I gate shift unless I'm on the freeway so my trans sees a lot of load.
I'm going to install a cooler on mine, it's really easy with some adapter fittings that come with most universal kits. Now my only question is, what would you guys say the optimal size would be? I don't want one that is too big to overcool the fluid. Ever since I did the pressure regulator adjustment my center console is getting very hot being right above the transmission tunnel unless I have the AC on. It's usually 90-110F here and I gate shift unless I'm on the freeway so my trans sees a lot of load.
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From: NV
I got the b&m one years ago that was linked and used by other members. do t know the size but it's not to big. it has to fit in front of the radiator so it can't be to big
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From: NV
I bought the biggest Hayden one they sell - it's for like 28000GVW or something.
About 10x10 or 10x12 - it's mounted sideways on the pass side in front of the AC condenser.
Only thing I did was move the horn over to another pre-existing bolt.
I figured go big or go home.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hda-679
About 10x10 or 10x12 - it's mounted sideways on the pass side in front of the AC condenser.
Only thing I did was move the horn over to another pre-existing bolt.
I figured go big or go home.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hda-679
I bought the biggest Hayden one they sell - it's for like 28000GVW or something.
About 10x10 or 10x12 - it's mounted sideways on the pass side in front of the AC condenser.
Only thing I did was move the horn over to another pre-existing bolt.
I figured go big or go home.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hda-679
About 10x10 or 10x12 - it's mounted sideways on the pass side in front of the AC condenser.
Only thing I did was move the horn over to another pre-existing bolt.
I figured go big or go home.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hda-679
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From: Queensland
Yo guys, know its an old thread, but putting in a new radiator today, one of the threads on the trans cooler got damaged. If I can't get it fixed, I'm going to go for a trans cooler. Will I run into any issues bypassing the factory (rad) cooler? I'm in Australia where it doesn't get excessively cold (lowest temp I would get is around 5-10 deg C / 40-50 F)
edit - Spoke to an auto trans place and they gave me the all clear to bypassing the factory in radiator cooler
edit - Spoke to an auto trans place and they gave me the all clear to bypassing the factory in radiator cooler
Last edited by Bhubb18; Jan 27, 2016 at 05:26 PM.
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From: NV
Yo guys, know its an old thread, but putting in a new radiator today, one of the threads on the trans cooler got damaged. If I can't get it fixed, I'm going to go for a trans cooler. Will I run into any issues bypassing the factory (rad) cooler? I'm in Australia where it doesn't get excessively cold (lowest temp I would get is around 5-10 deg C / 40-50 F)
edit - Spoke to an auto trans place and they gave me the all clear to bypassing the factory in radiator cooler
edit - Spoke to an auto trans place and they gave me the all clear to bypassing the factory in radiator cooler
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From: Maryland
I read the entire post from first to last, and still have not find any picture to indicate which line go where. I had the external transmission cooler install a while ago by Mo SRT. He bypassed the factory cooler. Now I want to remove the external transmission cooler and reconnect the transmission hoses back tot he factory transmission cooler. If anyone can help me out with pictures of where the lines should go, I am really appreciate it.