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All,

I have a 96 SE ATX (2.5) (UIM/LIM/TB/MAF/19#'s/cone) I am upgrading to an SVT radiator. Obviously the SVT radiator has no provision for the atf line for cooling.

Any recomendations on the required cooler size?

btu/hr rating would be great for those who didn't sleep through thermodynamics...

Alternatively, I could have a radiator shop add the function to the SVT radiator, (if it's physically possible, I haven't received the SVT unit yet) but I'm adding an external cooler either way, so I'd like to kill two birds...

TIA,

Andrew

try these
www.permacool.com


Hayden "Tube-&-Fin" Cooler

Hayden "Sandwich-Plate" Cooler

Hayden Trucool/Rapidcool. Hayden 7134711, 8" x 11", 3/8"-NPT inlet, cooler, 60$US

www.bakerprecision.com/trucool.htm

B&M Automatic Transmission SuperCooler.

Setrab, Mocal, Earl "Sandwich-Plate" Cooler

Setrab # 616-6, 16-row, 4.75" x 13", 6AN fitting, cooler, 101$US

Setrab # 619-6, 19-row, 5.75" x 13", 6AN fitting, cooler, 115$US

www.bakerprecision.com/setrab.htm

Setrab, Mocal, Earl


Tru-Cool transmission coolers
Hayden transmission coolers
B&M ATX Super Cooler
Aeroquip water cooled Oil Cooler

http://www.laminova.se/products/indexprod.htm


--- Setrab # 616-6, 16-row, 4.75" x 13", 6AN fitting, cooler, 101$US
---- Setrab # 619-6, 19-row, 5.75" x 13", 6AN fitting, cooler, 115$US
-- Smaller Mocal 115mm x 16-row Sandwich-Plate Cooler - 46.82
Hayden 7134711, 8" x 11", 3/8"-NPT inlet, cooler, 60$US



Hayden
ultra cool Tube and Fin style
401 3/4"X 5"X12-3/4" (thicknessXheightXlength) 9-3/4" core 3/8" push-on sub-compact cars,
403 3/4"X 7-1/2"X12-3/4" (thicknessXheightXlength) 9-3/4" core 3/8" push-on up to full size vehicles, towing up to 2500 lbs,
404 3/4"X 7-1/2"X15-1/2" (thicknessXheightXlength) 12" core 3/8" push-on up to classs "c" motorhomes, towing up to 5000 lbs,
rapid cool plate and fin style
676 3/4"X 11"X5-7/8" (thicknessXheightXlength) 4" core 3/8" push-on sub-compact cars,
677 3/4"X 11"X7-1/2" (thicknessXheightXlength) 5-1/2" core 3/8" push-on up to full size vehicles, towing up to 2500 lbs,
678 3/4"X 11"X9-3/4" (thicknessXheightXlength) 7-3/4" core 3/8" push-on up to classs "c" motorhomes, towing up to 5000 lbs

sites should have tech info

FYI, the stacked plate design is BY FAR the better technology for cooling. It is less durable when runaway line pressures come into play, so you might think about a CD4Ejr shift kit if you don't have one installed.

You'll also have to be quite careful when installing it compared to a tube & fin because the fluid "tubes" extend to the outer surface of the unit. Be careful positioning & use the mounting pads wisely.

I would also add a thermostat into the mix. IIRC, Permacool sells them. That way, without the coolant to help warm the fluid in the winter, you wont overcool and never reach operating temps. The one that they have keeps 5% or so of the coolant passing through the cooler at all times to eliminate cold oil shock when the thermostat opens. I believe they said that it was a 190 degree thermostat.

Thanks to all of you for your input. Now if I can ever get back home to work on my 'tour, I'll be set.

Andrew