Adding a transmission cooler on 2000 F150
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Adding a transmission cooler on 2000 F150
Hi guys,
Im looking toward to alot of towing. But my truck didn't come with a towing package/transmission cooler. It is a 4.6L V8 with 4speed auto.
Im looking for information on how to attach one, OEM or not as long as it fit and work.
It will be towing a 2000lbs boat.
Thanks in advance for all the info.
Im looking toward to alot of towing. But my truck didn't come with a towing package/transmission cooler. It is a 4.6L V8 with 4speed auto.
Im looking for information on how to attach one, OEM or not as long as it fit and work.
It will be towing a 2000lbs boat.
Thanks in advance for all the info.
Last edited by venxxxxx; 05-26-2011 at 11:34 AM.
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oh I got it. He should've just said it... lol
Anyway, I went ahead and bought a Hayden 405 cooler after I saw this picture:
Its rated for a motor home... should be more than perfect for the f150 towing a tiny 2000lbs boat.
Cooler Construction
Tube and fin
Core Width (in)
12.125 in.
Inlet Attachment
Nipple
Inlet Size
3/8 in.
Notes
Designed to fit up to class A motorhomes, towing up to 5,000 lbs.
Outlet Attachment
Nipple
Outlet Size
3/8 in.
Overall Height (in)
10.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in)
0.750 in.
Overall Width (in)
15.875 in.
Anyway, I went ahead and bought a Hayden 405 cooler after I saw this picture:
Its rated for a motor home... should be more than perfect for the f150 towing a tiny 2000lbs boat.
Cooler Construction
Tube and fin
Core Width (in)
12.125 in.
Inlet Attachment
Nipple
Inlet Size
3/8 in.
Notes
Designed to fit up to class A motorhomes, towing up to 5,000 lbs.
Outlet Attachment
Nipple
Outlet Size
3/8 in.
Overall Height (in)
10.000 in.
Overall Thickness (in)
0.750 in.
Overall Width (in)
15.875 in.
Last edited by venxxxxx; 05-31-2011 at 10:56 PM.
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Not what I would get... Those 'tube and fin' coolers were fine when that's all they had, but with the 'stacked plate' ones they have now (OEM and aftermarket), they cool much better than those old style ones.
Think of a stacked plate as a mini radiator for the fluid. The fluid goes in one side and flows the entire area of the cooler and collects on the other side in one move for it's trip back to the trans. Those tube and fin jobs just flows thru a tube and the fins attempt to cool it as it goes back and forth....
I've got the stock one that came with my truck and it's a lot smaller than that thing and probably cools twice as much!
I tow a #5000 TT with a 5.4 and my trans temps stay in check, even on the hottest days and pulling 5% + grades.
No matter which cooler you use, you want to plumb it on the OUTPUT side of where it comes out of the rad (should be the lower line).
I also wouldn't use those plastic zip tie things to go thru the rad... Fab up some sort of bracket instead.
Good luck!
Mitch
Think of a stacked plate as a mini radiator for the fluid. The fluid goes in one side and flows the entire area of the cooler and collects on the other side in one move for it's trip back to the trans. Those tube and fin jobs just flows thru a tube and the fins attempt to cool it as it goes back and forth....
I've got the stock one that came with my truck and it's a lot smaller than that thing and probably cools twice as much!
I tow a #5000 TT with a 5.4 and my trans temps stay in check, even on the hottest days and pulling 5% + grades.
No matter which cooler you use, you want to plumb it on the OUTPUT side of where it comes out of the rad (should be the lower line).
I also wouldn't use those plastic zip tie things to go thru the rad... Fab up some sort of bracket instead.
Good luck!
Mitch
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Hey Guys,
I just picked up an 02 F150 Lariat 5.4L for a nice price and in good condition. It does not have a Transmission Cooler in it, however.
1) Which "plate" style cooler would you recommend?
2) How hard to install? I can turn a wrench but I am not a mechanical wizard. Can I do it myself? Is there a good plan out there to follow?
Thanks,
John
I just picked up an 02 F150 Lariat 5.4L for a nice price and in good condition. It does not have a Transmission Cooler in it, however.
1) Which "plate" style cooler would you recommend?
2) How hard to install? I can turn a wrench but I am not a mechanical wizard. Can I do it myself? Is there a good plan out there to follow?
Thanks,
John
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4.6 equipped rigs only got an Aux trans cooler with the 'tow package'. All 5.4 equipped rigs get an Aux trans cooler, but with the 'tow package', it's slightly larger..
Mitch