ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

SOHC3000GT · 06-29-2006, 07:02 PM

I just finished my auto tranny fluid cooler install and I took some pics. I had trouble finding info on the install, so I hope this helps someone.

1. Follow the instructions included with your cooler to it set up.

2. Locate the stock cooler feed line...

...and remove it. Keep the stock line, you may need it.

3. Connect the supplied line to the cooler. The line include with my cooler wasn't long enough, so I also used the stock line.

4. Run the lines around the a/c condensor...

...and fit the cooler into the bumper. This was the hardest part of the install, because the cooler was bigger than the bumper opening.

5. Connect one feed line on the cooler to the transmission...

and the other feed line on the cooler to the stock cooler.

6. Follow the coolers instructions to secure the cooler. Make sure all of your hose clamps are tight. Add 1/2 qt. of tranny fluid...

...and you're done...

...

StealthR/T 93 · 06-29-2006, 07:49 PM

Really nice write up!!

Where did you purchase the cooler and accessories from? I'm guessing not IPT because it sounds like it came with mounts, lines, etc.

lamar69 · 06-29-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StealthR/T 93

Really nice write up!!

Where did you purchase the cooler and accessories from? I'm guessing not IPT because it sounds like it came with mounts, lines, etc.

IPT coolers have mounts and lines...but I don't think that one is from there. Great write up though. Good work!

JoshAnker · 06-29-2006, 10:47 PM

nice write up

SOHC3000GT · 06-30-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthR/T 93

Really nice write up!!

Where did you purchase the cooler and accessories from? I'm guessing not IPT because it sounds like it came with mounts, lines, etc.

I bought it from Advanced Auto, its the pretty much the same as what IPT sells, but no shipping charges.

mtool69420 · 06-30-2006, 02:07 AM

i made mine for free, ran it after the stock cooler, used a similar cooler from a suburban, (prolly not stock) its not painted, it looks good mountd behind the big hole where the fog lights are missing, kinda looks like a side mount, and the trans likes it!

Alex3000GT · 06-30-2006, 03:13 AM

Do we still need to run the line through the radiator? If so, why? Wouldn't this warm up the cooled fluid? I have seen people on here with tranny coolers and the line still goes through the bottom right part of the radiator.

SOHC3000GT · 06-30-2006, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by toxic_america

Do we still need to run the line through the radiator? If so, why? Wouldn't this warm up the cooled fluid? I have seen people on here with tranny coolers and the line still goes through the bottom right part of the radiator.

You do not need to run the line back to the radiator, but you should. The stock tranny cooler is in the radiator, which is why there arn't any aftermarket radiators for the ATX cars. Running the lines back through the stock cooler will only help cool the fluid even more, which is why I ran mine through the stock cooler.

StealthSOHCer · 06-30-2006, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SOHC3000GT

Running the lines back through the stock cooler will only help cool the fluid even more, which is why I ran mine through the stock cooler.

I didn't think that was necessarily the case. The stock cooler uses the radiator coolant to remove some of the heat. However, using 200 degree coolant to cool your tranny fluid isn't good and will probably warm it the fluid if you use a remote cooler in series before it.

Check Mark7's post (#18)
Any interest in an external cooler/filter/gauge kit?

Also, great work with the write-up. I was considering doing one but got lazy. I also think that you are using a Hayden cooler and not a Tru-Cool one which is what IPT sells.

lamar69 · 06-30-2006, 09:04 AM

how did you mount the cooler? any brackets or zip ties or..?

06-29-2006, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
SOHC3000GT SOHC Power!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A nice city in KS Drives: A Mitsu made turd... Trader Rating: (97)	ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step I just finished my auto tranny fluid cooler install and I took some pics. I had trouble finding info on the install, so I hope this helps someone. 1. Follow the instructions included with your cooler to it set up. 2. Locate the stock cooler feed line... ...and remove it. Keep the stock line, you may need it. 3. Connect the supplied line to the cooler. The line include with my cooler wasn't long enough, so I also used the stock line. 4. Run the lines around the a/c condensor... ...and fit the cooler into the bumper. This was the hardest part of the install, because the cooler was bigger than the bumper opening. 5. Connect one feed line on the cooler to the transmission... and the other feed line on the cooler to the stock cooler. 6. Follow the coolers instructions to secure the cooler. Make sure all of your hose clamps are tight. Add 1/2 qt. of tranny fluid... ...and you're done... ... __________________ '93 Green 3000GT Fidanza 2.1 cltuch / Fidanza flywheel / 3SX ss clutch line / 3SX crank pulley / Lethal_VR4 manual steering rack / TT radiator / BigTyla ground wires / ebay intake / '99 lifters / TT fuel pump / Maximal solid motor mounts / 3SX long headers / TT race pipe / TT cat-back / KSport coilovers / Maximal rear toe & camber arms / UP rear strut bar / Seattle short shifter / TurboBob 8,800 rpm ECU Want to buy 3000GT or RT rolling chasis near KC. PM me!

06-29-2006, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
StealthR/T 93 3S Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jersey Drives: 1993 Stealth R/T Trader Rating: (2)	Re: ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step Really nice write up!! Where did you purchase the cooler and accessories from? I'm guessing not IPT because it sounds like it came with mounts, lines, etc. __________________ 1993 Dodge Stealth R/T

06-29-2006, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
JoshAnker This, too, shall pass. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Drives: 95 Stealth Trader Rating: (30)	Re: ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step nice write up __________________ Interested in the famous "Bandit" movies featuring a Stealth RT/TT? I have all 4 on DVD! PM me for info! Google logo thread \| 3Si Area of Expertise thread \| 3S Audio FAQ 3si faces page \| 99 Front-End conversion page \| 3S Quicklist walkthrough for removing your spoiler \| walkthrough for changing your ATX fluid

06-30-2006, 02:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
mtool69420 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Drives: 1gen Trader Rating: (0)	Re: ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step i made mine for free, ran it after the stock cooler, used a similar cooler from a suburban, (prolly not stock) its not painted, it looks good mountd behind the big hole where the fog lights are missing, kinda looks like a side mount, and the trans likes it! __________________ 84 volvo 242 turbo 93 base masive oil leak mod

06-30-2006, 03:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alex3000GT Engineering Student Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wheatfield, Indiana Drives: 92 3000gt base Trader Rating: (12)	Re: ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step Do we still need to run the line through the radiator? If so, why? Wouldn't this warm up the cooled fluid? I have seen people on here with tranny coolers and the line still goes through the bottom right part of the radiator. __________________ NG06 - DOHC NA - ATX --- 16.6 --- 85 MPH NG07 - DOHC NA - MTX --- 15.7 --- 89 MPH 7.78 sec 0-60 3,044 lbs w/out driver 1992 3000GT 1991 Stealth

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06-30-2006, 09:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
lamar69 want to tt Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Drives: '94 3000gt Trader Rating: (2)	Re: ATX Tranny Fluid Cooler Install Step-By-Step how did you mount the cooler? any brackets or zip ties or..?