Transmission Cooler

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Wayne Miller

Wayne Miller

1962 Dodge Lancer Wagon
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1962 Dodge Lancer Wagon slant six.
I am cramped for space by the exhaust and motor mounts etc to run cooling lines up to the radiator.
Will this cooler provide enough cooling for a 904 if I place it under the floor measures 6"X12
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Just using natural air circulation.
 
I think you would be better to use this type of cooler on the bottom of the car and use air circulation. The one you have is meant for the air to go through it. I've used this type before and had no problems.

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you could make a deflector to get more air though it. what you really want to think about is how much hot air is it going to get from the exhaust...
 
I would seriously consider making flexible lines, and just using the stock cooler
I mean, if Ma Mopar could do it, why not you ?
 
Wait.... does your current radiator have a trans cooler?
(Manual transmission car radiators didn’t have provisions for transmission lines.)
If you have provisions in the current radiator for coolant lines, just tap the “Out” side and run it to the aux. cooler and then back into the return line.

If you don’t have provisions for transmission cooler lines, use factory lines as far as they go and then connect them to the cooler with flexable hose.

Mount that cooler in front of the radiator. Where ever there is a clear shot to provide a breeze or wind. The question of if it enough can be (or should be) answerable by B&M’s rating system for that model or one as close as possible to it by way of how many cubic inches the height and width are.
 
rumblefish360 said:
Wait.... does your current radiator have a trans cooler?
(Manual transmission car radiators didn’t have provisions for transmission lines.)
If you have provisions in the current radiator for coolant lines, just tap the “Out” side and run it to the aux. cooler and then back into the return line.

If you don’t have provisions for transmission cooler lines, use factory lines as far as they go and then connect them to the cooler with flexable hose.

Mount that cooler in front of the radiator. Where ever there is a clear shot to provide a breeze or wind. The question of if it enough can be (or should be) answerable by B&M’s rating system for that model or one as close as possible to it by way of how many cubic inches the height and width are.
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If I understand him correctly, it is running the transmission cooler lines to the front of the car that he is having trouble doing
 
@diymirage Hummm, perhaps I read it wrong.
I found running re-popped trans lines a PIA but not impossible or terrible in time length to complete.
 
rumblefish360 said:
@diymirage Hummm, perhaps I read it wrong.
I found running re-popped trans lines a PIA but not impossible or terrible in time length to complete.
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The repopped did just fine in my duster, but I suggested the OP used flexible lines, much easier to route around stuff
 
From trans to cooler? That’s a lot of flexable line. I guess a few good well placed clamps would be well serving.
 
sure, but how many of us run flexible lines from the tank to the engine?

and if the OP cant make the stockers work, well, he's gotta do something
 
How many run flexable lines from the fuel tank to the carb??? Ummmm, good question. IDK. As for myself, I haven’t found an issue feeding an engine with 3/8 line. I guess I haven’t exceeded the mathematical limits of a high volume fuel pump w/a 3/8 line! LOL!
 
Wayne Miller said:
1962 Dodge Lancer Wagon slant six.
I am cramped for space by the exhaust and motor mounts etc to run cooling lines up to the radiator.
Will this cooler provide enough cooling for a 904 if I place it under the floor measures 6"X12View attachment 1715731416Just using natural air circulation.
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Absolutely Not!

As has been mentioned, the one you've pictured and many others utilize natural airflow to augment their cooling capability and should be mounted in front of the radiator. Its typical for exhaust and motor retrofits to decrease access and usable space but these issues can always be overcome by just analyzing the obstacle, using a little creativity and finding a solution which is usually available right off the shelf. In your case that means either bending some new hard lines or using flexible lines which is what I've done on my latest project with braided hose and AN fittings. I'd show you how I've routed mine but the motor bay and front end undercarriage is all apart for the next couple of weeks.

Without a pic of your undercarriage and the coolers type of termination fittings, its hard to suggest how to plumb and route it but rest assured you've got options.

***They do make coolers that are specifically made for mounting in locations where airflow is limited or not available but they have their own self contained fans built into the unit.
 
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