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'65 chevy lover · 12-30-2014, 11:52 PM

I've decided to go with a dedicated transmission oil cooler. I have a 450HP SBC with a TH400 trans. I've narrowed it down to these two coolers. One is a Hayden and the other is a B&M Following are links to both. Thanks in advance for any help! If anyone has a recommendation othe that these two coolers, I'm willing to listen.

http://www.monstertransmission.com/H...34_p_4894.html

http://www.bmracing.com/products/702...&md=&smd=&eng=

**Joe Pass** · 12-31-2014, 12:03 AM

B&M cooler is very well built plus accommodates AN fittings if you choose to plumb it. Its an exact copy of the OEM one I replaced in my 97 Silverado but larger. The Hayden is not as efficient due to the design compared to the stacked plate type like the B&M. The stacked plate type designs are used in general aviation as engine oil coolers. I bought mine through Summit racing with free shipping.

**joedoh** · 12-31-2014, 12:15 AM

I have a B&M also on my 4.3 truck because of the recommendations on various forums for the same reason joe states, the stacked plates is very efficient, all that outside surface area in contact with the fluid and can cool the fluid in a large desired temperature change. the hayden fin type is more efficient used in vapor cycle systems where the system undergoes a state change (fluid to gas) in a very narrow desired temperature change or with a very large fluid cooler like a radiator.

**Joe Pass** · 12-31-2014, 12:31 AM

450hp and a automatic setup, you will be creating some oil temperatures cruising the town

61_FL_Apache · 12-31-2014, 09:58 AM

I have the B&M style on my RV and works great. I don't think the other one will be as efficient.

chevy_mike · 12-31-2014, 07:53 PM

The plate style (the B&M one) is the best style and you will find them on many OEM applications. They run cooler and I have been using them for decades.

'65 chevy lover · 12-31-2014, 08:03 PM

Much appreciate all the replys. I was leaning toward the B&M before posting this. Now, after the input from here, the B&M is the one I'm going with. Thanks again!

LostMy65 · 01-20-2016, 07:58 PM

I bought this one.
Just got it installed, but haven't ran the truck yet.

Amazon.com: B&M 70268 SuperCooler Automatic...

'65 chevy lover · 01-20-2016, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I bought this one.
Just got it installed, but haven't ran the truck yet.
Amazon.com: B&M 70268 SuperCooler Automatic Transmission Cooler: Automotive

The link doesn't work for me.

boucher racing · 01-20-2016, 11:52 PM

I thought I'd chime in with what has worked well for me.

Hayden bar and plate 679.

Good luck

LostMy65 · 01-21-2016, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '65 chevy lover

The link doesn't work for me.

Sorry,
It's a B&M 70268

**The Rocknrod** · 01-21-2016, 12:05 PM

If you have air Conditioning do you nount it in front of the Air Con Condenser?

chevy_mike · 01-21-2016, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

If you have air Conditioning do you nount it in front of the Air Con Condenser?

Yes, you do.

Figuarus · 01-21-2016, 01:59 PM

'65 chevy lover, Where are you thinking about mounting it? I've got a hayden style cooler for my TH400, but being that large, the only real spot I can mount it is right behind the grille.

**The Rocknrod** · 01-21-2016, 02:05 PM

Are you guys running it through the Radiator first, then the Air Cooled Cooler?

**The Rocknrod** · 01-23-2016, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Are you guys running it through the Radiator first, then the Air Cooled Cooler?

So what do you think?

LostMy65 · 01-23-2016, 03:02 PM

I don't have a radiator with a transmission cooler. I'm using the B&M independently.

12-30-2014, 11:52 PM	#1
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	What transmission cooler? I've decided to go with a dedicated transmission oil cooler. I have a 450HP SBC with a TH400 trans. I've narrowed it down to these two coolers. One is a Hayden and the other is a B&M Following are links to both. Thanks in advance for any help! If anyone has a recommendation othe that these two coolers, I'm willing to listen. http://www.monstertransmission.com/H...34_p_4894.html http://www.bmracing.com/products/702...&md=&smd=&eng=

12-31-2014, 12:03 AM	#2
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: What transmission cooler? B&M cooler is very well built plus accommodates AN fittings if you choose to plumb it. Its an exact copy of the OEM one I replaced in my 97 Silverado but larger. The Hayden is not as efficient due to the design compared to the stacked plate type like the B&M. The stacked plate type designs are used in general aviation as engine oil coolers. I bought mine through Summit racing with free shipping.

12-31-2014, 12:15 AM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: What transmission cooler? I have a B&M also on my 4.3 truck because of the recommendations on various forums for the same reason joe states, the stacked plates is very efficient, all that outside surface area in contact with the fluid and can cool the fluid in a large desired temperature change. the hayden fin type is more efficient used in vapor cycle systems where the system undergoes a state change (fluid to gas) in a very narrow desired temperature change or with a very large fluid cooler like a radiator. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

12-31-2014, 12:31 AM	#4
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: What transmission cooler? 450hp and a automatic setup, you will be creating some oil temperatures cruising the town

12-31-2014, 09:58 AM	#5
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: What transmission cooler? I have the B&M style on my RV and works great. I don't think the other one will be as efficient. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

12-31-2014, 07:53 PM	#6
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: What transmission cooler? The plate style (the B&M one) is the best style and you will find them on many OEM applications. They run cooler and I have been using them for decades. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-31-2014, 08:03 PM	#7
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	Re: What transmission cooler? Much appreciate all the replys. I was leaning toward the B&M before posting this. Now, after the input from here, the B&M is the one I'm going with. Thanks again!

01-20-2016, 07:58 PM	#8
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: What transmission cooler? I bought this one. Just got it installed, but haven't ran the truck yet. Amazon.com: B&M 70268 SuperCooler Automatic... __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-20-2016, 11:52 PM	#10
boucher racing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 294	Re: What transmission cooler? I thought I'd chime in with what has worked well for me. Hayden bar and plate 679. Good luck __________________ Build Threads: "JED" 66 GMC C1000 http://inliners.org/ubbthreads/ubbth...1857#Post61857 "Cropwell" 66 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587639

01-21-2016, 12:05 PM	#12
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What transmission cooler? If you have air Conditioning do you nount it in front of the Air Con Condenser? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-21-2016, 01:59 PM	#14
Figuarus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 346	Re: What transmission cooler? '65 chevy lover, Where are you thinking about mounting it? I've got a hayden style cooler for my TH400, but being that large, the only real spot I can mount it is right behind the grille. __________________ 2013 Malibu LTZ 1996 C1500 4.3/5spd 2wd

01-21-2016, 02:05 PM	#15
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: What transmission cooler? Are you guys running it through the Radiator first, then the Air Cooled Cooler? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-23-2016, 03:02 PM	#17
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: What transmission cooler? I don't have a radiator with a transmission cooler. I'm using the B&M independently. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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