Let's Talk Transmission Coolers and Temps

[2004KrewKab]

Hey Guys,

 

I want to talk about transmission coolers for a minute...So, i drive a 2004 silverado crew cab with the 5.3 4x4 z71. I've got the cold air intake, the headers, exhaust and all. i'm eventually going to drop a cam in it and probably a slightly bigger stall. BUT my first priority is keeping that trans cool!

So i'd like to talk with you guys about transmission temps and coolers. im wanting to get a bigger trans cooler than the factory one. (mostly for dyno purposes where theres not a lot of air moving besides the engine fan and the little fan they put down...) because i really dont need a bill for a new transmission... now i know theres a lot of them out there but i want your opinion. has anyone tried the inline aluminum fin ones? single pass? double pass? anybody doing a big one in front of the radiator and maybe and inline one somewhere else for extra cooling?

Also, can you have TOO cool of fluid? from my understanding, besides keeping everything oiled, the fluid also acts as hydraulic fluid in your solenoids? would being too cool effect the performance of those?

Thanks in advance for any input you guys have!