now I know few cars with less room to mount an efficient oil cooler with a fan than a c4 corvette, and after I installed a 3200 rpm stall converter in my corvette it became obvious I needed an aux trans fluid cooler.
theres very little under the hood room and ground clearance is already minimal at best.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...all-and-run-a-deeper-pan-to-compensate.16378/
I chose to mount the large additional oil/trans fluid cooler inside a modified rear spare tire carrier with a large section replaced with a perforated aluminum sheet. that allows air flow through its outer lower surface, set the fans to suck air from above and force air outwards and down towards the pavement as this also tends to cool the fuel tank.
I would strongly suggest you never consider use of fuel line and AN type fitting for use as transmission fluid transfer lines even if a transmission fluid cooler is used,
if you bring the current fittings that fit the transmission to a local hydraulic supply shop along with the exact length of the lines you need and explain what your trying to do , they can fabricate the correct, high pressure and high heat tolerant, transmission fluid lines to your exact specifications for VERY REASONABLE COST, thus preventing what might otherwise become a potential weak link.
common rubber fuel line will NEVER hold up under the heat and pressure of a transmission fluid transfer line ,long term.
most rubber fuel line , even FUEL INJECTION LINE is rated to work at UNDER 200 psi and UNDER 250 F, your typical transmission fluid will occasionally exceed 250F and commonly run in the 160F-210F temp range even with a trans fluid cooler, internal cross sectional area of the fluid transfer lines matters, anything less than 1/2" or AN#8 can be restrictive to flow
one of the most common mistakes less than experienced performance enthusiasts, face and very commonly over-look, is the fact that the internal cross sectional area on many hydraulic and fuel line fittings are considerably more restrictive to flow that the fuel limes or hydraulic lines inside diameter they were designed to be used with, and it varies a great deal between different manufacturers, now ideally the fittings internal passage cross sectional area is both consistent and the same or greater that the tube or hydraulic line size, it listed to match, , so a 1/2" inside diameter fuel line, or hydraulic lines?hoses, for example should have components for the connections and fittings that have significantly smaller internal cross sectional areas, it does you very little good to use lets say, AN#8 or half inch fuel lines if the internal cross sectional area of the connections and fitting used with those lines is only 3/8" or smaller in cross sectional area,this is an area where dealing with a local hydraulic supply shop that has the correct tools and fittings to custom fabricate your fuel lines, coolant or lubrication lines is a very good idea!
talk to a local professional at your local hydraulic supply, measure accurately, take the time to explain what your trying to accomplish and take several pictures to show them what your doing, and get them too fabricate any high pressure fuel or coolant lines and related fittings
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Up to 45 GPH= 3/4 GPM = 5/16" or -04 AN
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Up to 90 GPH = 1.5 GPM= 3/8" or -06 AN
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Up to 250 GPH =4.2 GPM= 1/2" or -08 AN
nearly ideal for transmission and oil coolers
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Up to 450 GPH =7.5 GPM= 5/8" or -10 AN
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Up to 900 GPH = 15GPM 3/4"or -12 AN
I don,t remember, where I purchased most of the oil/trans fluid coolers Ive used ,
but I've purchased and installed several oil and trans fluid coolers
over the decades, almost all were used 1/2" or an#8 connections and were purchased from summit or jegs
as always read carefully,
and measure accurately, remembering you must be leaving room for the hot oil or trans fluid hose and connections
and access to get the cooler in and mounted and connections made too it!
you would certainly not be the first or last guy to buy a cooler that will not fit in the space you though it would,
due to the connections and hoses required or forgetting about the thickness or lack of easy access.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15820
https://www.summitracing.com/search?PageSize=100&SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=oil cooler with fan
https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/15850/10002/-1
https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/sto...&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false
read this link
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...oosing-an-engine-oil-cooler.15375/#post-90261
http://www.novaflex.com/productcart/pc/features_pdf/mjarine Fuel Hose2.pdf
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6113/Barricade_Training_Final.pdf
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/flex-fuel-lines.4381/#post-14833
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-air-conditioner-on-cooling.12232/#post-59597
hydraulic line is usually rated OVER 2500 psi and up to 300F temps
there ARE several suppliers of adapter tail housings for the conversion of a much stronger 4l80E transmission to the C4 corvettes C-beam support
yes its very unfortunate that there's no commonly, available, and reasonably priced, independent rear differential,available to the performance car enthusiasts,with large disc brakes in the compatible width, and easily retro fitted suspension mounts that I'm aware of, in most local salvage yards , similar to the corvette rear suspension, that has the strength of the dana 60 rear differential.
yes there are custom fabricated solutions, if you have a very healthy bank balance , but nothing based on a dana 60-70- or ford 9" or heavier duty independent G.M. differential
adding an oil cooler with a fan generally helps improve engine durability, I've found those similar to this one( linked below,)make a significant reduction in either trans fluid or oil temps (obviously that depends on what your using it for, and yeah, before ordering one look at the cooler mounting diagram and figure out where you can mount it with enough room for it and the fluid coolant lines feeding it to fit easily and figure out how you connect the electric fan wiring, I've generally suggested use of a temperature switch sensor that turns on the fan on a transmission cooler at about 160F and if used as an oil cooler at 195F-200F
and obviously you'll want easy access to cooler outside air flow, try to avoid areas behind a radiator or near hot exhaust pipes etc.
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http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/Hydraulic_Hose_s/84.htm
http://www.discounthydraulichose.co....htm?Click=2&gclid=COWnvIjq9ckCFVQ2aQoddYEF_g
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internal cross sectional area of the fluid transfer lines matters, anything less than 1/2" or AN#8 can be restrictive to flow
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/prm-13182/overview/
keep in mind that any trans fluid cooler should have a minimum of AN#8 or 1/2" line size and an electric cooling fan, normally youll see ratings like (22000, lb vehicle weight )
the problem many of us have is in finding the room to install the cooler and for many of us the price seems a bit high, but if you can spend $150-$350 on a cooler that will easily prevent the vast majority of transmission failures related to running too hot
(MANY IF NOT MOST DURABILITY ISSUES RELATE TO THIS)
and a decent performance transmission and torque converter could easily cost 10 too 15 times the cost of the transmission cooler
the cost seems to be easier to justify.
yes the coolers with the AN#6 /3/8" line size are cheaper , but they generally are flow restrictive and in my opinion a waste of time and money
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15820
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15830
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45951
theres little sense in even having a relay in a car that won,t operate at a minimum of 12 volts and at least 30 amps minimum,
but Id have to point out that matched sets of relays and pigtails are readily available in several amp ranges rather cheaply.
once you understand how they are designed to function testing or replacing one is no
challenge
https://www.amazon.com/ARTGEAR-Harness-Color-Labeled-Automotive-Motorcycle/dp/B078T3RC5T
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pco-5593pt/overview/
https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Weatherproof-Automotive-Relay-Socket/dp/B01CXA42XK
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/60-amp-relay
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/80-amp-relay
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIq4ObtvSz3wIVU57ACh0MfQn4EAQYAiABEgJsYfD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F83159...&pd_rd_r=991c9f49-060a-11e9-bb5a-dff16524fffe
you generally feed the fluid in the bottom and out the top line connection to prevent air trapped in the lines
naturally youll want to route all lines as far from headers as you can to prevent burns on the lines
Cooler Fittings
General Motors Ford Chrysler
GM Transmission Cooler Fittings
Powerglide - OEM
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper â…›" Pipe Return/in
Lower â…›" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Powerglide - Dedenbear
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
TH200C Metric, 2004R
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Lower ¼" Pipe Return/in
TH350, TH250
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
TH400
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
700R4/4L60/4L60E/4L65E
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
4L80E (1991-1996)
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
4L80E/4L85E (1997 & later)
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Rear ¼" Pipe Return/in
Front ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...sion-and-oil-cooler-increases-durability.176/
think about it a bit, the ideal trans coolant temp should be in the 150F-160F range, so how you route the trans fluid cooler lines maters, engine coolant can easily run 210F-230F going into the top of the radiator, from a hot engine and run 170F-180F returning too the engine after its trip through the radiator, thats more likely to heat than cool transmission fluid.
having an aux trans cooler with an electric powered fan and AN#8 minimum line size is generally a very good idea!(obviously you need to have the clearance and location to mount it
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15960
OR
out of trans, to radiator cooler, out to
aux cooler, back to trans?
measure very carefully youll need to mount the transmission cooler in a location that allows clearance for both the cooler and its supply lines and in a location with easy access to outside air flow so the heated air can rapidly be replaced with cooler outside air, for effective heat reduction to the fluid to effectively take place.
ID suggest no smaller than AN#8 line (1/2") size and a 24000 lb weight rated cooler if you have the room to mount one on a serious race application, with a high stall speed torque converter.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15900/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45908/overview/
Ford Transmission Cooler Fittings
C3, C4, C5, C6
Fitting Location Thread Size Thread Size Flow Direction
Front ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Rear ¼" Pipe Return/in
AOD
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Lower ¼" Pipe Return/in
AODE/4R70W
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
E4OD/4R100
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Front ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Rear ¼" Pipe Return/in
Chrysler Transmission Cooler Fittings
All Torqueflite
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Front â…›" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Rear â…›" Pipe Return/in
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...fo-and-derale-trans-cool-pans.662/#post-34937
http://www.msgpio.com/manuals/mshift/mods.html
LOOK THIS OVER
http://www.transmissioncenter.org/Auxil ... _Where.htm
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/tr...g-the-ultimate-4l60e-with-better-gear-ratios/
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Hi-Volume-S-B-Chevy-Claimer-Oil-Pan-Combo-RH-Side-Dipstick,28103.html
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...fo-and-derale-trans-cool-pans.662/#post-89196
BTW HERES AN IMPORTANT TIP, IF YOUR INSTALLING A REMOTE OIL COOLER, IT is really common for guys to use lines that are far too small, that restrict flow oil flow or select a transmission or oil cooler that has to small of internal passages, shop carefully you want a MINIMUM of 1/2, or AN8 line size and 5/8" or AN10 is BETTER.
many guys don,t realize that adding an oil and/or a transmission fluid cooler, with its own fan and radiator that allows those liquids to be cooled separately, to your engine and drive train, significantly reduces the heat load on the radiator, and generally allows the engine temps to decline noticeably. in fact just adding a high volume oil pan and a transmission cooler can drop your engine coolant temps 20F-30F in many cases, an effective trans fluid cooler should allow you to keep the trans fluid temp in the 160F-to-180F temp range
remote mounted oil filters can be used along with an oil cooler to to increase transmission cooler efficiency
a rather common issue with adding oil coolers, is that many of the coolers available can significantly restrict fluid flow because of the small restrictive internal cross section of the internal tubing, AN #6 and 3/8" tube coolers can be quite restrictive, the AN#8 are better but DUAL AN#8 coolers and AN#10 lines generally work the best, and there's also frequently limited space to position a cooler in the outside cool air flow mandating a powered fans.
the solution to both issues can and frequently does require use of two different oil coolers but placed in series this can further increase flow restrictions, the solution is in use of larger internal cross sectional area,transfer lines and mounting the twin coolers in parallel thus doubling the effective cross sectional area reducing the flow restriction the cooler potentially could produce if used in series
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-part ... olers2.htm
http://www.grandprix.net/upgrades/cooler.html
http://www.iroczone.com/projtranscooler.htm
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/ ... index.html
http://www.bulkpart.com/transmission-cooler.html
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1280&p=2741&hilit=+tank+oil+drops#p2741
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/tech-e ... ooler.html
heres a decent trans cooler
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
heres a decent trans and engine oil combo cooler
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
http://www.enginefactory.com/Corvette_History.htm
MOST guys run 3/8" lines to the transmission cooler, theres not much sense in running larger than 3/8"-1/2" lines simply because the restrictions in the trans in and out ports make larger lines wasted effort and smaller lines are too restrictive
heres my corvettes trans cooler
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
notice the 3/8" NPT fitting size, measure very carefully and a local hydraulic supply can make you custom lines to fit your cars custom trans cooler installation, making the install far easier, btw if you do what I did the spare tires removed and the carry lid that covers it needs to be modified but it works great
heres one way to hook up cooler lines in tight places
keep in mind you can install a heat controlled valve that routes cool trans or engine oil back to the engine or transmission but one either fluid heats up it routes the hot fluid thru the cooler
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...le-that-don-t-use-resources.12125/#post-58374
Id also point out that swapping to a 7-8 quart oil pan significantly increases the surface heat transfer area and in my experience that significant reduces oil temps all by itself.
Id also point out that adding an auxiliary oil cooler with electric fan ,mated with larger AN#10 oil line size,and use of the longer higher capacity oil filter(s) to any corvette (STOCK OR BIG BLOCK ENGINE SWAP) adds effective oil flow volume to the engine, this can be a HUGE advantage when theres limited room due to ground clearance or header clearance issues that limits the size of the oil pan itself that can be used.
http://shop.perma-cool.com/1073-Oil-The ... s-1073.htm
keep in mind the whole idea of an aux trans fluid cooler is to increase the transmission durability by keeping the trans fluid temps low, an effective trans fluid cooler should allow you to keep the trans fluid temp in the 160F-to-180F temp range (in the 160f-170F range ideally) this is best done efficiently by routing the trans fluid thru the radiators heat exchanger then thru an aux radiator style oil cooler with its own electric fan, which will effectively dissipate the remaining absorbed heat much further ,lowering and controlling the fluid temps still further before the fluid returns to the transmission to be re-used.
Ive built engines for . and helped work on, some of the local circle track guys cars, and far more engines for street performance,
muscle car enthusiasts, and drag racers, I,d love to own a new corvette or build a car to race at sebring or lemans,
but making my monthly bills , while supporting both my and my son's family,is already a huge change.
personally I think owning a dependable transportation car that can when asked to run 11 second 1/4 mile et
and still drive on vacation with little chance of it breaking down,
is about the largest challenge most of our bank balance's can hope to cover
theres certainly not much room under the hood and ground clearance is a huge issue
I first calculated the size of cooler I wanted , then realized there was no place it would easily fit, until I thought about replacing the rear spare tire with the cooler by purchasing a second spare tire carrier cover and a sheet of thin perforated steel plate so I could cut out a decent size area of the surface and cover it with the of thin perforated steel plate tpo protect the fins on the cooler yet allow a good deal of easy access to the airflow under the car, and mounting the cooler in place of the spare tire allows easy servicing,from behind the car nothing obvious shows or hangs down as I painted the perforated screen flat black, just like the spare tires carrier cover,and since the trans cooler is mounted inside the spare tire cover its up out of the way of road trash, yes you'll need to run the lines from the transmission back to the oil cooler but after careful measuring I had a local hydraulic shop fabricate two 5/8" inside diam trans fluid lines that are designed to work at up to 300 psi and 300f temp, to fit the cooler with the correct end adapters keep in mind youll want a cooler with a minimum of AN#8 fittings so that the internal line size is not restrictive to flow and matching lines to the transmission with a minimum of 1/2' inside diam. a cooler with AN#6 or 3/8" lines size is likely to restrict flow rates
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15800
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15719
if you have a transmission fluid or engine oil cooler on your car please post pictures of the install and comments as to its effectiveness at reducing the fluid temps,
once you get in some actual driving time because theres almost always a few kinks to iron out,
in any new drive train installation, and theres always adjustments and tuning required.
I know lots of guys use those type of trans fluid coolers with good results , but I must be a bit unlucky,
Ive tried those several times with less than in my case optimal results so I just keep using the small heat exchange type like this with the auxiliary powered fan,
which, unfortunately in my experience, are more expensive, harder to install and generally more of a P.I.T.A. to deal with, but they work,
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15800
obviously the type above has efficiency advantages over the type pictured below, but the ease of installation, less packaging restrictions and lower cost, and no need to run a electrical feed to a fan all make this type , below rather interesting
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all52100
theres obviously many options you can chose, in an oil or fluid cooler, but remember theres limits to the room available and the lines adapters and connections, take up room around the cooler core radiator fan assembly, so measure carefully, look for AN#8 connections and a decent size cooler to be sure the limited air flow will still cool fluid easily
those aluminum finned tube coolers work, are reasonably cheap, very durable ,but a bit restrictive
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-41205/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13266
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13267
these in line fluid coolers like the one pictured above are not as effective as the larger surface area fan equipped fluid coolers
like the one below but theres no doubt they can be used to lower the transmission fluid or oil temps if,
your very limited on available space to mount a fluid cooler
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850
but they don,t cool trans fluid or oil no where near as efficiently/fast as the larger fan equipped coolers with the AN#8 line size
and in either case finding a place to mount any cooler where you can keep it out of sight and still easily access fresh outside air flow,
is usually a problem for most people
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15950
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45908
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45908
Summit Racing Part Number:FLX-45908
Overall Height (in):10.500 in.
Overall Width (in):15.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in):4.000 in.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-air-conditioner-on-cooling.12232/#post-59597
SOURCES FOR CORVETTE CARRIER COVERS
http://www.corvettesalvage.com/index.ph ... cts_id=471
http://www.vette2vette.com/
BTW don,t go nuts trying to fabricate the perforated sheet aluminum, cutting and test fitting, metal, its far faster and easier, too use scissors and poster board and tape to do the test fitting and clearance checks to make an accurate pattern before you cut the perforated sheet aluminum
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cf ... top_cat=60
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=662&p=12989#p12989
I posted this bit of info, that will be useful if your swapping to a big block, because the stock radiator won,t be adequate
you tend to find the better radiators cost more, but are better built and more efficient
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-6 ... plications (griffen 3.5" thick, $727)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dwr-1139084a (dewitts 3.25" thick 388 square inches of core face $525)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bci-62031 (becool 2" thick 360 square inches of core face $525)
HERES a Dewitt aluminum rad and wow is it a lot thicker! Here is the old:
And the new:
it should be obvious the DEWITT ALUMINUM radiator (pictured above) provides far more heat transfer surface area, Theres several well known sources for quality aluminum radiators and just as obviously theres clearance and space issues to consider.(measure carefully and get the most effective aluminum radiator you can afford because the stock 1.5" thick radiator won,t work well)
most big blocks used in engine swaps produce a good deal more power than a stock SBC and burn a good deal more fuel, this results in a good deal more heat thats generated that needs to be transferred efficiently to outside air flow,the engines power generating extra power seems to always require a larger size radiator , now obviously without knowing the radiators fluid capacity,surface area and air and coolant flow rates I can,t tell if your radiator is fully up to the task at hand, but the symptoms that are usually described, of the engine heat building rapidly if the cars not moving tend to point to a need for a higher air flow rate thru the radiator.
I generally use 2-or-3 core 1.5 inch tube designs ,that are at least 3" thick if given a choice, but theres a good many factors involved, and adding a 200 amp alternator or a more efficient fan and adding an additional oil or trans cooler could very easily make a huge difference, as it lowers the heat loads on the cooling system
the location of the transmission fluid cooler,
OR BOTH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND DIFFERENTIAL LUBE COOLER CAN BE LOCATED THERE IN THE REAR SPARE TIRE RACK LOCATION IF YOU SELECT A DUAL COOLER WITH A FAN
thats where I put mine
trust me my personal goal has been for several years,
to collect the parts required and knowledge to produce and install a larger displacement, EFI BBC engine,
connected to a 4l80E transmission i a personally owned c4 corvette,
modified with full manual control 4l80e trans in a C4 corvette with a dana 60 rear differential, I personally own,
I've helped 8 other people do similar engine swaps over the last 21 years, installing, chevy big block engines in their personal C4 corvettes ,
so I know what's involved, but I personally just never yet, have had the spare cash, to build my corvette the way I want to build it,
and since I refuse to compromise and slap something inferior, or sub-standard together,
its still a project I'm working on completing.
with the rapidly approaching future move its once more being delayed
if your going to do something I've learned you either do it correctly or wait until you can do so, or you'll always regret the results
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http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/cooler-denser-air.8961/#post-54496
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theres very little under the hood room and ground clearance is already minimal at best.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...all-and-run-a-deeper-pan-to-compensate.16378/
I chose to mount the large additional oil/trans fluid cooler inside a modified rear spare tire carrier with a large section replaced with a perforated aluminum sheet. that allows air flow through its outer lower surface, set the fans to suck air from above and force air outwards and down towards the pavement as this also tends to cool the fuel tank.
I would strongly suggest you never consider use of fuel line and AN type fitting for use as transmission fluid transfer lines even if a transmission fluid cooler is used,
if you bring the current fittings that fit the transmission to a local hydraulic supply shop along with the exact length of the lines you need and explain what your trying to do , they can fabricate the correct, high pressure and high heat tolerant, transmission fluid lines to your exact specifications for VERY REASONABLE COST, thus preventing what might otherwise become a potential weak link.
common rubber fuel line will NEVER hold up under the heat and pressure of a transmission fluid transfer line ,long term.
most rubber fuel line , even FUEL INJECTION LINE is rated to work at UNDER 200 psi and UNDER 250 F, your typical transmission fluid will occasionally exceed 250F and commonly run in the 160F-210F temp range even with a trans fluid cooler, internal cross sectional area of the fluid transfer lines matters, anything less than 1/2" or AN#8 can be restrictive to flow

one of the most common mistakes less than experienced performance enthusiasts, face and very commonly over-look, is the fact that the internal cross sectional area on many hydraulic and fuel line fittings are considerably more restrictive to flow that the fuel limes or hydraulic lines inside diameter they were designed to be used with, and it varies a great deal between different manufacturers, now ideally the fittings internal passage cross sectional area is both consistent and the same or greater that the tube or hydraulic line size, it listed to match, , so a 1/2" inside diameter fuel line, or hydraulic lines?hoses, for example should have components for the connections and fittings that have significantly smaller internal cross sectional areas, it does you very little good to use lets say, AN#8 or half inch fuel lines if the internal cross sectional area of the connections and fitting used with those lines is only 3/8" or smaller in cross sectional area,this is an area where dealing with a local hydraulic supply shop that has the correct tools and fittings to custom fabricate your fuel lines, coolant or lubrication lines is a very good idea!
talk to a local professional at your local hydraulic supply, measure accurately, take the time to explain what your trying to accomplish and take several pictures to show them what your doing, and get them too fabricate any high pressure fuel or coolant lines and related fittings


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Up to 45 GPH= 3/4 GPM = 5/16" or -04 AN
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Up to 90 GPH = 1.5 GPM= 3/8" or -06 AN
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Up to 250 GPH =4.2 GPM= 1/2" or -08 AN
nearly ideal for transmission and oil coolers

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Up to 450 GPH =7.5 GPM= 5/8" or -10 AN
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Up to 900 GPH = 15GPM 3/4"or -12 AN



I don,t remember, where I purchased most of the oil/trans fluid coolers Ive used ,
but I've purchased and installed several oil and trans fluid coolers
over the decades, almost all were used 1/2" or an#8 connections and were purchased from summit or jegs
as always read carefully,
and measure accurately, remembering you must be leaving room for the hot oil or trans fluid hose and connections
and access to get the cooler in and mounted and connections made too it!
you would certainly not be the first or last guy to buy a cooler that will not fit in the space you though it would,
due to the connections and hoses required or forgetting about the thickness or lack of easy access.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15820
https://www.summitracing.com/search?PageSize=100&SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=oil cooler with fan
https://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/15850/10002/-1
https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/sto...&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false
read this link
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...oosing-an-engine-oil-cooler.15375/#post-90261
http://www.novaflex.com/productcart/pc/features_pdf/mjarine Fuel Hose2.pdf
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6113/Barricade_Training_Final.pdf
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/flex-fuel-lines.4381/#post-14833
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-air-conditioner-on-cooling.12232/#post-59597
hydraulic line is usually rated OVER 2500 psi and up to 300F temps
there ARE several suppliers of adapter tail housings for the conversion of a much stronger 4l80E transmission to the C4 corvettes C-beam support
yes its very unfortunate that there's no commonly, available, and reasonably priced, independent rear differential,available to the performance car enthusiasts,with large disc brakes in the compatible width, and easily retro fitted suspension mounts that I'm aware of, in most local salvage yards , similar to the corvette rear suspension, that has the strength of the dana 60 rear differential.
yes there are custom fabricated solutions, if you have a very healthy bank balance , but nothing based on a dana 60-70- or ford 9" or heavier duty independent G.M. differential

adding an oil cooler with a fan generally helps improve engine durability, I've found those similar to this one( linked below,)make a significant reduction in either trans fluid or oil temps (obviously that depends on what your using it for, and yeah, before ordering one look at the cooler mounting diagram and figure out where you can mount it with enough room for it and the fluid coolant lines feeding it to fit easily and figure out how you connect the electric fan wiring, I've generally suggested use of a temperature switch sensor that turns on the fan on a transmission cooler at about 160F and if used as an oil cooler at 195F-200F
and obviously you'll want easy access to cooler outside air flow, try to avoid areas behind a radiator or near hot exhaust pipes etc.

Derale Cooling Products 15870 Derale Hyper-Cool Extreme Remote Fluid Coolers with Fan | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Derale Hyper-Cool Extreme Remote Fluid Coolers with Fan with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Fluid Coolers at Summit Racing.Mounting An Effective Trans Cooler On A C4 Corvette
now I know few cars with less room to mount an efficient oil cooler with a fan than a c4 corvette, and after I installed a 3200 rpm stall converter in my corvette it became obvious I needed an aux trans fluid cooler. theres very little under the hood room and ground clearance is already minimal...garage.grumpysperformance.com

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http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/Hydraulic_Hose_s/84.htm
http://www.discounthydraulichose.co....htm?Click=2&gclid=COWnvIjq9ckCFVQ2aQoddYEF_g
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internal cross sectional area of the fluid transfer lines matters, anything less than 1/2" or AN#8 can be restrictive to flow





https://www.summitracing.com/parts/prm-13182/overview/

keep in mind that any trans fluid cooler should have a minimum of AN#8 or 1/2" line size and an electric cooling fan, normally youll see ratings like (22000, lb vehicle weight )
the problem many of us have is in finding the room to install the cooler and for many of us the price seems a bit high, but if you can spend $150-$350 on a cooler that will easily prevent the vast majority of transmission failures related to running too hot
(MANY IF NOT MOST DURABILITY ISSUES RELATE TO THIS)
and a decent performance transmission and torque converter could easily cost 10 too 15 times the cost of the transmission cooler
the cost seems to be easier to justify.
yes the coolers with the AN#6 /3/8" line size are cheaper , but they generally are flow restrictive and in my opinion a waste of time and money
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15820

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15830

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45951

theres little sense in even having a relay in a car that won,t operate at a minimum of 12 volts and at least 30 amps minimum,
but Id have to point out that matched sets of relays and pigtails are readily available in several amp ranges rather cheaply.
once you understand how they are designed to function testing or replacing one is no
challenge
https://www.amazon.com/ARTGEAR-Harness-Color-Labeled-Automotive-Motorcycle/dp/B078T3RC5T
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pco-5593pt/overview/
https://www.amazon.com/Fastronix-Weatherproof-Automotive-Relay-Socket/dp/B01CXA42XK
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/60-amp-relay
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/80-amp-relay
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MIq4ObtvSz3wIVU57ACh0MfQn4EAQYAiABEgJsYfD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F83159...&pd_rd_r=991c9f49-060a-11e9-bb5a-dff16524fffe
you generally feed the fluid in the bottom and out the top line connection to prevent air trapped in the lines
naturally youll want to route all lines as far from headers as you can to prevent burns on the lines
Cooler Fittings
General Motors Ford Chrysler
GM Transmission Cooler Fittings
Powerglide - OEM
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper â…›" Pipe Return/in
Lower â…›" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Powerglide - Dedenbear
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
TH200C Metric, 2004R
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Lower ¼" Pipe Return/in
TH350, TH250
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
TH400
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
700R4/4L60/4L60E/4L65E
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
4L80E (1991-1996)
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
4L80E/4L85E (1997 & later)
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Rear ¼" Pipe Return/in
Front ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...sion-and-oil-cooler-increases-durability.176/
think about it a bit, the ideal trans coolant temp should be in the 150F-160F range, so how you route the trans fluid cooler lines maters, engine coolant can easily run 210F-230F going into the top of the radiator, from a hot engine and run 170F-180F returning too the engine after its trip through the radiator, thats more likely to heat than cool transmission fluid.
having an aux trans cooler with an electric powered fan and AN#8 minimum line size is generally a very good idea!(obviously you need to have the clearance and location to mount it
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15960


OR
out of trans, to radiator cooler, out to
aux cooler, back to trans?

measure very carefully youll need to mount the transmission cooler in a location that allows clearance for both the cooler and its supply lines and in a location with easy access to outside air flow so the heated air can rapidly be replaced with cooler outside air, for effective heat reduction to the fluid to effectively take place.
ID suggest no smaller than AN#8 line (1/2") size and a 24000 lb weight rated cooler if you have the room to mount one on a serious race application, with a high stall speed torque converter.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15900/overview/
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45908/overview/

Ford Transmission Cooler Fittings
C3, C4, C5, C6
Fitting Location Thread Size Thread Size Flow Direction
Front ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Rear ¼" Pipe Return/in
AOD
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Lower ¼" Pipe Return/in
AODE/4R70W
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Upper ¼" Pipe Return/in
Lower ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
E4OD/4R100
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Front ¼" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Rear ¼" Pipe Return/in
Chrysler Transmission Cooler Fittings
All Torqueflite
Fitting Location Thread Size Flow Direction
Front â…›" Pipe Cooler feed/out
Rear â…›" Pipe Return/in
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...fo-and-derale-trans-cool-pans.662/#post-34937
http://www.msgpio.com/manuals/mshift/mods.html
LOOK THIS OVER
http://www.transmissioncenter.org/Auxil ... _Where.htm
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/tr...g-the-ultimate-4l60e-with-better-gear-ratios/
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Hi-Volume-S-B-Chevy-Claimer-Oil-Pan-Combo-RH-Side-Dipstick,28103.html
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...fo-and-derale-trans-cool-pans.662/#post-89196
BTW HERES AN IMPORTANT TIP, IF YOUR INSTALLING A REMOTE OIL COOLER, IT is really common for guys to use lines that are far too small, that restrict flow oil flow or select a transmission or oil cooler that has to small of internal passages, shop carefully you want a MINIMUM of 1/2, or AN8 line size and 5/8" or AN10 is BETTER.
many guys don,t realize that adding an oil and/or a transmission fluid cooler, with its own fan and radiator that allows those liquids to be cooled separately, to your engine and drive train, significantly reduces the heat load on the radiator, and generally allows the engine temps to decline noticeably. in fact just adding a high volume oil pan and a transmission cooler can drop your engine coolant temps 20F-30F in many cases, an effective trans fluid cooler should allow you to keep the trans fluid temp in the 160F-to-180F temp range


remote mounted oil filters can be used along with an oil cooler to to increase transmission cooler efficiency

a rather common issue with adding oil coolers, is that many of the coolers available can significantly restrict fluid flow because of the small restrictive internal cross section of the internal tubing, AN #6 and 3/8" tube coolers can be quite restrictive, the AN#8 are better but DUAL AN#8 coolers and AN#10 lines generally work the best, and there's also frequently limited space to position a cooler in the outside cool air flow mandating a powered fans.
the solution to both issues can and frequently does require use of two different oil coolers but placed in series this can further increase flow restrictions, the solution is in use of larger internal cross sectional area,transfer lines and mounting the twin coolers in parallel thus doubling the effective cross sectional area reducing the flow restriction the cooler potentially could produce if used in series
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-part ... olers2.htm
http://www.grandprix.net/upgrades/cooler.html
http://www.iroczone.com/projtranscooler.htm
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/ ... index.html
http://www.bulkpart.com/transmission-cooler.html
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=1280&p=2741&hilit=+tank+oil+drops#p2741
http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/tech-e ... ooler.html
heres a decent trans cooler
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
heres a decent trans and engine oil combo cooler
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
http://www.enginefactory.com/Corvette_History.htm
MOST guys run 3/8" lines to the transmission cooler, theres not much sense in running larger than 3/8"-1/2" lines simply because the restrictions in the trans in and out ports make larger lines wasted effort and smaller lines are too restrictive
heres my corvettes trans cooler
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
notice the 3/8" NPT fitting size, measure very carefully and a local hydraulic supply can make you custom lines to fit your cars custom trans cooler installation, making the install far easier, btw if you do what I did the spare tires removed and the carry lid that covers it needs to be modified but it works great
heres one way to hook up cooler lines in tight places



keep in mind you can install a heat controlled valve that routes cool trans or engine oil back to the engine or transmission but one either fluid heats up it routes the hot fluid thru the cooler
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...le-that-don-t-use-resources.12125/#post-58374

Id also point out that swapping to a 7-8 quart oil pan significantly increases the surface heat transfer area and in my experience that significant reduces oil temps all by itself.
Id also point out that adding an auxiliary oil cooler with electric fan ,mated with larger AN#10 oil line size,and use of the longer higher capacity oil filter(s) to any corvette (STOCK OR BIG BLOCK ENGINE SWAP) adds effective oil flow volume to the engine, this can be a HUGE advantage when theres limited room due to ground clearance or header clearance issues that limits the size of the oil pan itself that can be used.


http://shop.perma-cool.com/1073-Oil-The ... s-1073.htm
keep in mind the whole idea of an aux trans fluid cooler is to increase the transmission durability by keeping the trans fluid temps low, an effective trans fluid cooler should allow you to keep the trans fluid temp in the 160F-to-180F temp range (in the 160f-170F range ideally) this is best done efficiently by routing the trans fluid thru the radiators heat exchanger then thru an aux radiator style oil cooler with its own electric fan, which will effectively dissipate the remaining absorbed heat much further ,lowering and controlling the fluid temps still further before the fluid returns to the transmission to be re-used.
Ive built engines for . and helped work on, some of the local circle track guys cars, and far more engines for street performance,
muscle car enthusiasts, and drag racers, I,d love to own a new corvette or build a car to race at sebring or lemans,
but making my monthly bills , while supporting both my and my son's family,is already a huge change.
personally I think owning a dependable transportation car that can when asked to run 11 second 1/4 mile et
and still drive on vacation with little chance of it breaking down,
is about the largest challenge most of our bank balance's can hope to cover

theres certainly not much room under the hood and ground clearance is a huge issue

I first calculated the size of cooler I wanted , then realized there was no place it would easily fit, until I thought about replacing the rear spare tire with the cooler by purchasing a second spare tire carrier cover and a sheet of thin perforated steel plate so I could cut out a decent size area of the surface and cover it with the of thin perforated steel plate tpo protect the fins on the cooler yet allow a good deal of easy access to the airflow under the car, and mounting the cooler in place of the spare tire allows easy servicing,from behind the car nothing obvious shows or hangs down as I painted the perforated screen flat black, just like the spare tires carrier cover,and since the trans cooler is mounted inside the spare tire cover its up out of the way of road trash, yes you'll need to run the lines from the transmission back to the oil cooler but after careful measuring I had a local hydraulic shop fabricate two 5/8" inside diam trans fluid lines that are designed to work at up to 300 psi and 300f temp, to fit the cooler with the correct end adapters keep in mind youll want a cooler with a minimum of AN#8 fittings so that the internal line size is not restrictive to flow and matching lines to the transmission with a minimum of 1/2' inside diam. a cooler with AN#6 or 3/8" lines size is likely to restrict flow rates
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15800
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15719


if you have a transmission fluid or engine oil cooler on your car please post pictures of the install and comments as to its effectiveness at reducing the fluid temps,
once you get in some actual driving time because theres almost always a few kinks to iron out,
in any new drive train installation, and theres always adjustments and tuning required.
I know lots of guys use those type of trans fluid coolers with good results , but I must be a bit unlucky,
Ive tried those several times with less than in my case optimal results so I just keep using the small heat exchange type like this with the auxiliary powered fan,
which, unfortunately in my experience, are more expensive, harder to install and generally more of a P.I.T.A. to deal with, but they work,
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15800


obviously the type above has efficiency advantages over the type pictured below, but the ease of installation, less packaging restrictions and lower cost, and no need to run a electrical feed to a fan all make this type , below rather interesting

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aaf-all52100
theres obviously many options you can chose, in an oil or fluid cooler, but remember theres limits to the room available and the lines adapters and connections, take up room around the cooler core radiator fan assembly, so measure carefully, look for AN#8 connections and a decent size cooler to be sure the limited air flow will still cool fluid easily
those aluminum finned tube coolers work, are reasonably cheap, very durable ,but a bit restrictive
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mor-41205/overview/

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13266
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13267

these in line fluid coolers like the one pictured above are not as effective as the larger surface area fan equipped fluid coolers
like the one below but theres no doubt they can be used to lower the transmission fluid or oil temps if,
your very limited on available space to mount a fluid cooler
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850

but they don,t cool trans fluid or oil no where near as efficiently/fast as the larger fan equipped coolers with the AN#8 line size
and in either case finding a place to mount any cooler where you can keep it out of sight and still easily access fresh outside air flow,
is usually a problem for most people
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15950

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-15850
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45908


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-45908

Summit Racing Part Number:FLX-45908
Overall Height (in):10.500 in.
Overall Width (in):15.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in):4.000 in.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-air-conditioner-on-cooling.12232/#post-59597

SOURCES FOR CORVETTE CARRIER COVERS
http://www.corvettesalvage.com/index.ph ... cts_id=471
http://www.vette2vette.com/





BTW don,t go nuts trying to fabricate the perforated sheet aluminum, cutting and test fitting, metal, its far faster and easier, too use scissors and poster board and tape to do the test fitting and clearance checks to make an accurate pattern before you cut the perforated sheet aluminum
http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cf ... top_cat=60
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=662&p=12989#p12989

I posted this bit of info, that will be useful if your swapping to a big block, because the stock radiator won,t be adequate
you tend to find the better radiators cost more, but are better built and more efficient
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gri-6 ... plications (griffen 3.5" thick, $727)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dwr-1139084a (dewitts 3.25" thick 388 square inches of core face $525)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bci-62031 (becool 2" thick 360 square inches of core face $525)
HERES a Dewitt aluminum rad and wow is it a lot thicker! Here is the old:

And the new:

it should be obvious the DEWITT ALUMINUM radiator (pictured above) provides far more heat transfer surface area, Theres several well known sources for quality aluminum radiators and just as obviously theres clearance and space issues to consider.(measure carefully and get the most effective aluminum radiator you can afford because the stock 1.5" thick radiator won,t work well)
most big blocks used in engine swaps produce a good deal more power than a stock SBC and burn a good deal more fuel, this results in a good deal more heat thats generated that needs to be transferred efficiently to outside air flow,the engines power generating extra power seems to always require a larger size radiator , now obviously without knowing the radiators fluid capacity,surface area and air and coolant flow rates I can,t tell if your radiator is fully up to the task at hand, but the symptoms that are usually described, of the engine heat building rapidly if the cars not moving tend to point to a need for a higher air flow rate thru the radiator.
I generally use 2-or-3 core 1.5 inch tube designs ,that are at least 3" thick if given a choice, but theres a good many factors involved, and adding a 200 amp alternator or a more efficient fan and adding an additional oil or trans cooler could very easily make a huge difference, as it lowers the heat loads on the cooling system


the location of the transmission fluid cooler,
OR BOTH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND DIFFERENTIAL LUBE COOLER CAN BE LOCATED THERE IN THE REAR SPARE TIRE RACK LOCATION IF YOU SELECT A DUAL COOLER WITH A FAN
thats where I put mine


trust me my personal goal has been for several years,
to collect the parts required and knowledge to produce and install a larger displacement, EFI BBC engine,
connected to a 4l80E transmission i a personally owned c4 corvette,
modified with full manual control 4l80e trans in a C4 corvette with a dana 60 rear differential, I personally own,
I've helped 8 other people do similar engine swaps over the last 21 years, installing, chevy big block engines in their personal C4 corvettes ,
so I know what's involved, but I personally just never yet, have had the spare cash, to build my corvette the way I want to build it,
and since I refuse to compromise and slap something inferior, or sub-standard together,
its still a project I'm working on completing.
with the rapidly approaching future move its once more being delayed
if your going to do something I've learned you either do it correctly or wait until you can do so, or you'll always regret the results
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no its not a TRUE drop in,and drive engine swap, it will require some fabrication skills to do correctly, but its not that difficult either! and its a reasonable way to get 500-600 hp, and 500-600 ft lbs of torque PLUS in a c4 corvette. Ive built engines for . and helped work on, some of the...garage.grumpysperformance.com
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If you read a bit on this forum it would be hard to escape the idea that Ive been rather positive on the DANA 60 rear differential, its extremely durable, but in many cases it comes with drum brakes which are heavy and not as effective as a disc brake upgrade, so here,s some linked info on...garage.grumpysperformance.com
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your stock corvette has a rather marginal cooling system if your engines been modified for significantly higher hp levels, that cooling system can be significantly improved upon.I run into this frequently, and theres several sources or causes for an engine to run hotter than you might want it...garage.grumpysperformance.com
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4l60e and 4l80e info
http://www.ckperformance.com/resources/ ... NENTS.html sometimes you need to fabricate adapters, when you install a non-O.E.M. transmission careful measurement, a drill press and a welder in even limited skilled hands can fabricate a decent adapter some more welding grinding and some paint...garage.grumpysperformance.com
read the links
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...at-manifold-air-temp-sensor.10349/#post-42530
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...elay-switch-locations-and-info.728/#post-9217
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/cooler-denser-air.8961/#post-54496
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...oosing-an-engine-oil-cooler.15375/#post-90261
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