How did you mount your transmission cooler ?

[kens65fb]

I got a new torque converter 2400-2800 stall, to accomodate my new cam & rear gears, trans is a 700R4.

A transmission cooler is recommended with this torque converter.

What type of cooler is easiest and best to install, a heat sink with fins, or tube and fin.

[The Rocknrod]

Easy or not I wouldn't use the heat sink with fins.

[vin63]

I used a Derale cooler with an integrated fan. I mounted it between the trans crossmember and the trailing arm crossmember. I welded tabs onto the trans crossmember.

[urmyboyblue]

Use a stacked plate cooler. It is more efficient than either of them and mount it in front of the radiator.

[MT65]

Originally Posted by urmyboyblue

Use a stacked plate cooler. It is more efficient than either of them and mount it in front of the radiator.

Stacked plate for sure, best there is….

[65truckowner]

I have one like the second in the picture. I mounted it in front of the radiator right behind the grill

[SkinnyG]

You want the largest surface area you can have.

Many recommend running the cooler in series with the in-radiator cooler so as not to over-cool the trans fluid.

[Cohi]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

You want the largest surface area you can have.

Many recommend running the cooler in series with the in-radiator cooler so as not to over-cool the trans fluid.

agree: run a plate cooler in conjunction w/the intank cooler (so the fluid warms to operating temp off the engine coolant).

[DPowers]

I used the tube finned one in my '66. Mounted it up behind the bumper. Believe there are pics in my build thread.

['66fleetside]

My grandpa used the tube and fin style cooler on his '65, it is mounted on the outside of the frame next to the transmission. On my '66, I made a custom bracket and used a radiator style cooler with a draw through external fan. Trans is a 700r4 paired to an ls3, can give more info if yall want. The LS3 truck is for my grandma, but I will be making another one for the 700r4 and 383 in my '63. I am new to the forum, I can share pictures if somebody would be kind enough to tell me how. A lot of your decision will be based off of how much work you are willing to put into it, they all do the same thing at the end of the day. If you are wanting something that looks nicer and performs the best, take the route such as I did. If you want something that does the job well, stick to the tube and fin style cooler. It will do you just fine.

[AcampoDave]

Originally Posted by '66fleetside

My grandpa used the tube and fin style cooler on his '65, it is mounted on the outside of the frame next to the transmission. On my '66, I made a custom bracket and used a radiator style cooler with a draw through external fan. Trans is a 700r4 paired to an ls3, can give more info if yall want. The LS3 truck is for my grandma, but I will be making another one for the 700r4 and 383 in my '63. I am new to the forum, I can share pictures if somebody would be kind enough to tell me how. A lot of your decision will be based off of how much work you are willing to put into it, they all do the same thing at the end of the day. If you are wanting something that looks nicer and performs the best, take the route such as I did. If you want something that does the job well, stick to the tube and fin style cooler. It will do you just fine.

And here's how you share your pics. It's from the FAQ tab on the forum thread list page
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['66fleetside]

Attached are the pictures I have of my trans cooler mount. Its all made by myself, cut it out with an angle grinder, bent it with a metal break, drilled the holes with a regular drill, and welded it all up. I did paint it in a booth, and not with a rattle can, which I believe looks a lot better. The cooler I am using is a Derale dual fan remote fluid cooler, I got it from summit for about 275 bucks.

[verdell]

Use the largest stacked plate cooler you can find and fit for that 700r4...