Transmission Cooler for gmt900 new idea-video

[4wd]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7oM5ep42740

 

What do you think?

 

I know tru-cool 40k is popular replacement for the factory cooler but this looks very nice install and keeps the oem setup intact.

 

My truck is 08, is it any different from 2011 for this install?

 

Thanks

[GuyGene]

I don't know,if its different, but that looks like a good cooler. I too like that it keeps the factory cooler.

[Chris]

Replace the factory.

 

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[f5fstop]

As a retired GM service engineer I will say that when installing self-taping screws, with the condenser in the background, place a piece of steel in front, just in case the drill jumps with the screw. And per Murphy, this will happen.

 

But the most important thing is don't mess with relocation of the air bag sensors. Even though these sensor have no control over the actual deployment of the bags, they do signal the severity to the SDM (sensing/diagnostic module) and moving it and locating with a tie strap may affect its operation.

 

 

[Chris]

As a retired GM service engineer I will say that when installing self-taping screws, with the condenser in the background, place a piece of steel in front, just in case the drill jumps with the screw. And per Murphy, this will happen.

 

But the most important thing is don't mess with relocation of the air bag sensors. Even though these sensor have no control over the actual deployment of the bags, they do signal the severity to the SDM (sensing/diagnostic module) and moving it and locating with a tie strap may affect its operation.

 

 

Also get the correct size self tapper so you dont go through anything bad.

[GuyGene]

Yep, I like that one better, chawk! Not made in Chiner is it?

[Chris]

Fluidyne is 'Murican. Eaton Areoquip hoses and fittings, so All American

[GuyGene]

Fluidyne is 'Murican. Eaton Areoquip hoses and fittings, so All American

Good, now you speak my language!

[4wd]

Thanks all for the useful input. Never seen anyone use FLUIDYne for this application, however it looks bulky but high quality and reliable.

 

As for the quality, I need a quality cooler and may just go with the factory cooler and add it in series as shown in the picture.

 

What do you think?

 

Also, do FLUIDYNe make a direct replacement for the gm factory aux trans cooler?

Or a model I can put in series as in the vid?

 

I'm curious ...

[txab]

Several companies make coolers that can be direct connect after adding the correct adapters for $100 or less, that will provide more than enough cooling capacity for 95% of the people.

[GuyGene]

I know, but I'm probably in that 5% group that pulls my small travel trailer in TEXAS type southern heat using me a/c and need all the cooling I can get! Done burned up too many transmissions!

[4wd]

In the hot summer the trans shifting is horrible, this behavior is due to the trans running around 200F!

[4wd]

Just looked at the front of my truck and it looks the exact same!

 

Now I 'm concerned about the sensor, as Chris mentioned we should not play with it, the tie strap is a bad idea,

It may break or just the sensor get pushed back in case of an accident.

 

It will be great If I can find a good size cooler that doesn't interfere with the sensor.

 

I am convinced this setup is great idea for the look and function.