Custom 2nd Tranny Cooler Install
Mar 30, 2011, 10:04 AM
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Nothing wrong with someone trying to make there own set up.....
Be careful, the factory gear pump is not designed to push fluid over this distance. The SST (like the GTR) pump will need to be upgraded at sometime in the life of the transmssion. You are increasing the amount of fluid you are pushing, as well as the volume of fluid that needs to be moved. The factory system was designed to move only so much oil. If the pump cavitates or starves for oil, you cannot just change out the pump. You will need a entire SST transmission.
I would recommend using a secondary pump on your set up. FYI
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Be careful, the factory gear pump is not designed to push fluid over this distance. The SST (like the GTR) pump will need to be upgraded at sometime in the life of the transmssion. You are increasing the amount of fluid you are pushing, as well as the volume of fluid that needs to be moved. The factory system was designed to move only so much oil. If the pump cavitates or starves for oil, you cannot just change out the pump. You will need a entire SST transmission.
I would recommend using a secondary pump on your set up. FYI
SSP
Mar 30, 2011, 10:52 AM
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I really should get on making a new transmission cooler setup. I have my eye on a plate-style transmission cooler with adjustable fan control thermostat. I don't like the idea of just wiring a fan into my fuse-box or having a toggle to turn the fan on and off.
I do like the remote-mounted setup, but as Kris pointed out, the factory pump isn't designed for this kind of thing. Now, they make pumps that are, but I would rather not screw with it.
I have all of the part numbers lined up for the setup. I just need to make brackets. Would anyone be in for that?
I do like the remote-mounted setup, but as Kris pointed out, the factory pump isn't designed for this kind of thing. Now, they make pumps that are, but I would rather not screw with it.
I have all of the part numbers lined up for the setup. I just need to make brackets. Would anyone be in for that?
Mar 30, 2011, 11:04 AM
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I tried posting a Q about the need for pump, but got no responses.
What kind of pump would you recommend, I see that the SSP kit has a 2gpm pump...
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Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Temperature-2-...ef=pd_sbs_sg_5
Or even better:
http://www.lightobject.com/Heavy-dut...5GPH-P544.aspx
What kind of pump would you recommend, I see that the SSP kit has a 2gpm pump...
EDIT:
Something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Temperature-2-...ef=pd_sbs_sg_5
Or even better:
http://www.lightobject.com/Heavy-dut...5GPH-P544.aspx
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Mar 30, 2011, 11:34 AM
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That 60 psi working pressure sounds like thats too much pressure. I don't believe the stock system flows at that rate. If this were the only pump that would be one thing, but I'd be worried about applying too much pressure on the stock pump.
Does anyone know the flow rate on the stock tranny pump???
Does anyone know the flow rate on the stock tranny pump???
Mar 30, 2011, 11:35 AM
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Im thinking this one sounds like a better flow rate:
http://www.lightobject.com/High-Temp...6gal-P511.aspx
What do you think?
http://www.lightobject.com/High-Temp...6gal-P511.aspx
What do you think?
Mar 30, 2011, 06:25 PM
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The stock pump can flow up to 200psi+ internally. Idling the car runs at 80+psi. An external pump needs to be able to have enough pressure to be able to pump fluid up hill. Stay away from diaphram pumps for hot oil. Over time they will fail. Use a good quality gear pump.
A 2+ gallon per minute pump will get the job done. Do not tie it into the factory system.
You should be ok.
SSP
A 2+ gallon per minute pump will get the job done. Do not tie it into the factory system.
You should be ok.
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Apr 3, 2011, 07:11 PM
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how much more fluid do you think? another liter?
edit: how hot does our trans fluid get? http://www.lightobject.com/High-Temp...6gal-P511.aspx is only rated to 175f continuously
edit: how hot does our trans fluid get? http://www.lightobject.com/High-Temp...6gal-P511.aspx is only rated to 175f continuously
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Apr 3, 2011, 07:47 PM
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edit: how hot does our trans fluid get? http://www.lightobject.com/High-Temp...6gal-P511.aspx is only rated to 175f continuously
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