Over kill or just stupid? I decided to replace the cheesy transmission cooler that was bolted to the front of the K frame with the heavy duty B&M unit. All the lines one of the previous owners installed were leaking. I didn't feel like laying on my back bending steel line all day. Sooooooooooo I measured them all up and had 3/8 double steel braided, 4000 Lb burst strength lines made. I think they will out last the car.
Over Kill?
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casey70dartreed
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I put a similar B&M trans cooler in front of my radiator to cool my 904 behind my 225. I mainly did it because I bracket race my Dart all summer. This is its third season and it has worked great! Almost too good as it takes a lot to register over 140 degrees on my gauge. Oh, and the steel braided lines are a great idea too.
I was going to go with the next size down but the fittings looked a little small on the inside diameter. These ones should flow well and the fittings are hydraulically pressed on so no leaks. Its over kill for sure but I hate leaks and doing things twice lol.
fishy68
Tyr Fryr's Inc.
Heck man you should've went with 4 wire hose!! LOL
A friend of mine does hydraulics and it was cheaper than the as the B&M braided stuff so I thought what the hell.
fishy68
Tyr Fryr's Inc.
Heck ya. I used to do alot of hydraulics on forklifts so I know what you mean. That's why I was pullin your leg about the 4 wire stuff. You ever try to bend it? Not fun to work with!
LOL. This stuff is on the stiff side as well. Hopefully it will last for a good while I'll never do it again.
ramcharger
Dismember
No such thing as overkill cooling when it comes to auto trannies unless.......you live on the Canada/US border and drive it daily. 
Burntorange70
Well-Known Member
There is no kill like over kill. LOL
Looks like it should hold up and cool well for you. Good work.
Looks like it should hold up and cool well for you. Good work.
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