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Old 06-06-2013, 09:58 PM   #1
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Trans cooler recommendations

I bought a 27ft travel trailer and will towing it with my 87 3/4 ton.

I want to put a trans cooler on. Any recommendations or lessons learned. Is there a better cooler than others? Thx
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Old 06-07-2013, 04:29 PM   #2
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Re: Trans cooler recommendations

I'm fond of a stacked plate design over a tube and fin, but just buy the biggest one that will fit.
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Old 06-07-2013, 05:17 PM   #3
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Re: Trans cooler recommendations

I was looking at the stacked vs finned and came across a pan cooler for a TH400 trans which I have.

Anybody ever use or have any experience with these? Hopefully the link will work.

http://www.etrailer.com/Transmission...id=19871029791
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Old 06-07-2013, 05:21 PM   #4
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Re: Trans cooler recommendations

I was just thinking that it won't work when stuck in traffic while the others mounted in front of the radiator will have the engine fan.
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Old 06-07-2013, 05:33 PM   #5
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Re: Trans cooler recommendations

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Old 06-07-2013, 05:55 PM   #6
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Re: Trans cooler recommendations

The pan "may" work, but I'd go with the front mount.
Personally I got a good size (not the biggest, but far from the smallest) tube and fin. I also run the radiator cooler with the aftermarket, sometimes the extra heat is needed.

I think the cooler I have is Hayden. Not sure though. Whatever I was able to pick up locally. Just went to look, got the box. 2nd largest, for motorhome use and 5th wheel towing over 10,000lb.
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