Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

[Flyin Ryan]

Time to reinstall the transcooler but in a different spot due to the fmic.. I've been told before in the past that you can't or shouldn't mount trans coolers a certain way.. im wondering if this is true or just bs.. I was told that you can't or shouldn't mount a transcooler up right with both ports facing down because it could and will trap air in the system etc. Has anyone ever heard of this or think it could happen?

Here's how I had my cooler mounted but if I could get away with having the ports facing down i'd be happy but don't want to cause problems.

 

[2kwik4u]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

I've heard the same thing when I was researching installing one on my daily driver. I have mine installed exactly the same as yours. If you have a front mount, why not leave your CAC brackets in place, and use those to mount the cooler. If you had a scoop on it before it will work similarly with the trans cooler.

Here's how mine is mounted.

 

[James Thomas]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

I don't buy that at all. I have been running these coolers for years in every way you can think of. It's not a closed system (dumps back into the tranny which is vented) and is one way pressurized.
I don't see areal huge issue with that, not enough to worry about any way. Sounds like one of the Hot Rod "Urban Legands" too me.

_________
James

 

[ticlone]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Boosted would you mind sharing more pics insight on your FMIC setup?

 

[91blazins10]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Mine has been mounted with both ports facing down and ive never had a problem at all.

 

[ronniejoe80]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Put it on the engine side of the radiator inside the fan shroud. Plenty of room between it and the fan

 

[TYTILIDIE]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Hey Ryan, I mounted mine exactly like yours and it seems to work ok. Ill post some pics for you one of these days.

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

I've heard the same thing when I was researching installing one on my daily driver. I have mine installed exactly the same as yours. If you have a front mount, why not leave your CAC brackets in place, and use those to mount the cooler. If you had a scoop on it before it will work similarly with the trans cooler.

Here's how mine is mounted.

Im trying to mount mine up exactly how you have yours right now because of what I was told but it would be soo much easier if I could just throw it back up the way it was before like in my above picture.. The lower cac brackets I thought about and epix sent me some killer pictures of how he did his but I want more or the most air flow possible to hit it since she's a daily driver and weekend warrior

I don't buy that at all. I have been running these coolers for years in every way you can think of. It's not a closed system (dumps back into the tranny which is vented) and is one way pressurized.

Mine has been mounted with both ports facing down and ive never had a problem at all.

This is what I was hoping to hear

Put it on the engine side of the radiator inside the fan shroud. Plenty of room between it and the fan

Can't, my volvo fan has it's own shroud

Hey Ryan, I mounted mine exactly like yours and it seems to work ok. Ill post some pics for you one of these days.

Sweet Mike please do

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Boosted would you mind sharing more pics insight on your FMIC setup?

Sure,

I had a few things in mind when making my a2a.

- use as little piping as possible
- use as little amount of couplers as possible
- get the ic core as much exposure to cool air as possible

With that said my a2a kit consist of the following:

600hp rated IC Core with inlet/outlet both on same side (got a deal at $140 shipped)
Three 2.5" silicone couplers
Two 2.5" 90 mandrel pipes
One 2" to 2.5" 90 silicone coupler (turbo)
One 3" to 4" silicone coupler (tb)
One 4" Tclamp (tb)
One 3" Tclamp (tb)
Six 2.5" Tclamps
One 2" Tclamp (turbo)

All said and done.. I have exactly $297 invested into this

Here's some pics, one thing that I changed from the pics below is I reclocked the turbo more to a 9'o clock to clear the inner fender but I never really have them installed

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...hizle/My Front Mount Intercooler/DSC02498.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/boostedpimp/syty shizle/Install process/DSC05583.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...hizle/My Front Mount Intercooler/DSC05232.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/boostedpimp/syty shizle/Install process/DSC05767.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/boostedpimp/syty shizle/DSC02272.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v293/boostedpimp/syty shizle/DSC02270.jpg

 

[ticlone]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Boosted thanks for the pics and the insight. I have the same intercooler epix is using (31x12x3). All of the variations of SyTy DiY FMIC setups is helping me formulate a plan.

Thanks again!

 

[beastmode]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

i think i have the same cooler as you. my trans cooler is mounted exactly the way you have in the picture like that

 

[fivetodrive]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

What intercooler core do you have? For less than $300 I would do it!

The short route piping looks nice and would help with pressure drop as well!

 

[socalblue]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Anyone Using One Of Those Dual Derale Setups Trans/oil Coolers, They Seem Pretty Nice Thinking About Running That, It Is 12.5x14x.75 Inches 6pass Oil And 4 Pass Trans. It Seems Better Than The Stock Setup For Sure...

 

[2kwik4u]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

I just finished mine up this evening. I'll have some pics up in the morning. It'll be a few weeks probably before I can get a good datalog to see what the temps have fallen to. I can tell you that I couldn't hold my hand on the old return line. Now it's not cool to the touch, but not going to burn me either. Some progress anyway.

 

[socalblue]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

now are u guys bypassing the radiator completely with these coolers?
Meaning you are hooking up the hard lines from the trans directly to the aftermarket cooler inlet/outlet?

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

now are u guys bypassing the radiator completely with these coolers?

I am.. I don't like the idea of how cheesy and small the stock cooler is plus all the extra heat from the radiator helping to keep temps up doesn't get me excited neither.

Meaning you are hooking up the hard lines from the trans directly to the aftermarket cooler inlet/outlet?

Yes and trashing the stock hard lines

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Alright.. another stupid question.

How did you guys run your lines from the cooler back to the trans? meaning did you use the top port on your trans cooler as the return or feed off the transmission?? Im not sure if it would matter which (return or feed) needs to be on the top of the cooler and which goes to the bottom.

Thanks

 

[mrweelr]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

The feed line (hot from trans) goes to the bottom of the cooler and the return line (cooled) connects to the top of the cooler. This prevents air pockets, or so I was told. Mine is set up similar to yours, but I have an aux filter in front of the front-mount cooler plus a Derale cooler with fan under the bed. Everything is plumbed with 6 AN braided line. Trans temps stay around 160-170F just cruising and max of 200F after boosted launches and long WOT pulls. And yes, I bypassed the stock radiator cooler to keep it simple and let the radiator cool the engine like it's supposed to.

 

[socalblue]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

Thanks for the pics!! those steel braided lines sure do add up don't they $$$$

 

[Flyin Ryan]

Re: Wright/wrong way to mount transcooler?

The feed line (hot from trans) goes to the bottom of the cooler and the return line (cooled) connects to the top of the cooler. This prevents air pockets, or so I was told. Mine is set up similar to yours, but I have an aux filter in front of the front-mount cooler plus a Derale cooler with fan under the bed. Everything is plumbed with 6 AN braided line. Trans temps stay around 160-170F just cruising and max of 200F after boosted launches and long WOT pulls. And yes, I bypassed the stock radiator cooler to keep it simple and let the radiator cool the engine like it's supposed to

Thanks man exactly what I wanted to hear