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Old 01-16-2012, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chiphead View Post
I run mine through a B&M stack plate cooler mounted in front of the radiator, not using the radiator cooler. I've got an autometer tranny temp gauge mounted on the trans output line going to the cooler. Once the car warms up, it registers 130-150F, engine temps 160-180 in 70F weather.
My 455 powered TH400 Buick has a Derale tubed pan on it with an external cooler not run though the radiator. My trans temp gage never goes over 140-150 degrees. I can't see a reason to heat the trans fluid to engine temp. A good look at that posted chart will tell you why.
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