Trans cooler fittings

[WVtrucker]

Well, I think I am finally going to do it. I am looking at trans coolers and I think I know what I want. The biggest question is the fittings to hook it up because I really don't want to just cut the rubber stock line. I am finding two different kinds of fittings. One says for 83 and up ford trucks and the other says for 87 and up ford trucks one set is "1983 and later Ford cars and trucks, 1/2" - 20 inverted flare, recessed thread" and the other set is "1987 and later Ford trucks, 5/8" - inverted flare, recessed thread" So which fitting works with my stock radiator. 01 4.6L 4wd 4r70W trans. Or alternatively is there another suggestion you could make for an adapter to AN fittings or NPT or somthing. Thanks guys!

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[MGDfan]

Hi - can I ask why you are going this route?

If you just go and get this...

http://www.troyerperformance.com/cgi...gno=PPI-ATCKIT

... you would not need to search for anything else - it's all included. And it's a really good one.

What's your time, effort and aggravation worth to you?

You'd have to save a bundle by piecing it together yourself, as opposed to just springing the 2 Bills on peace of mind, and moving on

So - what's it costing you to do it your way?

For me, the last thing I'd need was a leak 'cause I effed up the jury rig. One phone call, 2 hours of leisurely install time, and I'm cool! All with a gurantee.

Seriously - is this not worth at least consideration?

Cheers!
Vic

[Podunk]

can I ask why you are going this route?

$200 is a bit pricy???

You can buy alot of coolers for $60-$80.

I got the local transmission shop to install an 18,000# GVW cooler in my truck for $184.00 tax included.

The Troyer cooler is nice, but I think it might be a bit of a waste for most people.

This guy doesnt really need a "Remote cooler".........

[MGDfan]

Sorry Podunk, but I disagree - read the literature on that cooler - it's not just remote, but active. Tranny overheating is a much-neglected problem - stock cooling does not address it properly, nor does a passive external cooler. Have you got a trans temp guage installed? Search here to see what the temps are really running - sort of backs up TP's claims, IMHO.

$200 is not really a lot of dinero for peace of mind - that tranny, if it fails due to fluid failure, WILL cost a lot more to rebuild/replace. Cheap insurance, IMHO.

No biggie - my point was simply: $200 complete w/ guarantee for the 'best', versus scrounging all the pieces , posting questions, and all that.
The homework has already been done - one stop shop. Over. Fini. Period.

My time's worth more - or I can spend it on my other hobbies

But hey.. it's your time, and your tranny - it's just my opinion, is all.

Yeah - you could also buy a lot of cheap running shoes - or a pair of really good ones that won't wreck your feet.


Cheers
Vic

[Podunk]

WVTrucker:


http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/...atalogId=10101


Please note at the bottom : it says a special adapter is required for 83-95 vehicles?


Im not sure if that helps? Do you already have the cooler?? If not, who ever your buying it from should be able to help.

[MGDfan]

A POS. A finned passive cooler, not a stacked plate active one. and you still have to add parts to install it.

As I said before - you get what you pay for.

I value my truck a little more than that.

Sorry.

[Podunk]

You act like a Passive cooler will destroy a transmission?


I think over 98% of the cars and trucks on the road use them.

Yes a stacked cooler is more efficient, a finned cooler will work too.


ALSO, I didnt reccomend he buy this JC whitney cooler..... It was posted to show him the line at the bottom that states 83-95 models use different size fittings.


Im not trying to sell him a cooler, Im trying to answer his question.

[WVtrucker]

Well thanks for the replys. You notice I said I think I know what I want. Truth is I haven't bought anything yet. I have read a lot about the merits of the stacked plate design. I am leaning that direction. At present however, I am looking for an easy way to get my trans temp gauge installed without cutting the existing lines. I was trying to look ahead so that what I bought now could be added onto in the future. So from what I have read, depending on where you buy your cooler, some come with the connections and some do not. I thought I would plumb my gauge in now and then just add on the cooler in the near future when I see how much cooler I need for the trailer I am going to pull.

Keep the replies coming though as I am still searching for a definative answer.

Thanks!!