Trans,oil cooler types

[Martin U]

Hi All,
I was just wondering what type of cooler is better..tube and fin, or plate type?
Mart

 

[Jerryl]

Hi All,
I was just wondering what type of cooler is better..tube and fin, or plate type? .....

Plate hands dwon. I ran into this question a few weeks back and conducted an exhaustive search. Ended up with (what is called) a "stacked plate type" cooler.

 

[Martin U]

Excellent! I havent added any yet, but spring is supossed to be on the way. I just did not want to cheap-out at this point. Now who has the best deals!!
Thanks
Mart

 

[Jerryl]

Excellent! I havent added any yet, but spring is supossed to be on the way. I just did not want to cheap-out at this point. Now who has the best deals!!

Got mine at Pep Boys, an automotive chain/parts store.
Autozone and O'Reily did not carry this type of cooler.


Edit;
New tranny?

 

[Martin U]

Maybe the last question???? Is any brand better than the other?

 

[Jerryl]

Maybe the last question???? Is any brand better than the other?

You running a new transmission?

Not sure if you will ever tell any difference between brands.
I got the Hayden unit.

 

[cool 84]

I've proven you can run them over and they still work fine. Don't ask how I know that.

Like they said, stacked plate hands down. Bruce sells a huge cooler for a decent price. I've got one for transmission and engine oil. Summit sells a nice kit with a big stacked plate cooler with fan and built in thermostat pretty cheap. It's nice when you run out of room up front.

 

[Martin U]

Yes the trans is completly rebuilt all CK parts and mods, billit when I could afford them. It even works!! This was the first time I ever opened up a trans. It took me awhile but I had it together so many times before I got it perfect.
With the new engine and trans, I sure do not want to take ANY chances.
I think I put about 3 miles on it so far, I'm even thinking about pulling the cam and putting in a roller. I was / am so worried about wiping the cam after reading many horror stories!
Mart