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    Installed a Transmission Cooler!

    Well I installed my trans coolers today.

    I went and got two kits from napa. Reason I got two is because of the location I wanted to mount em. I wanted something long but not too wide. And everything else seemed too big. So I went with two smaller ones and just ran em in series.

    Here's my set-up


    You can kind of see them through the grill. I didn't mount them straight but that's okay I like how it turned out better anyways. Looks a little more aggressive I think. When you are able to actually see them through the grill haha.



    I did make a HOW-TO on it over on the G6OwnersClub.
    ~Clicky~

    I unfortunately never was able to measure the trans temp. BUT I did check the coolers themselves using a laser infrared thermometer. Just pointed it at the first cooler, then the second. I saw about a 10-12 degree drop on average just with the car sitting and idling. Fan's didn't kick on yet. So obvious change and with the placement they should get pretty good airflow. They're also in front of each fan so they get good flow when those kick on.
    Last edited by CruisinG6; 06-23-2012, 02:02 AM.
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  • #2
    Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

    Pretty cool. If you don't mind, how much did the parts cost?
    Custom Flowmaster Exhaust- CRAB Heat Shield- Tiger Ram- Painted Cals- Painted Grills- Eibach ProKit- Racingline S/B- Racingline G/K- Injen Air Intake- Spyder Headlights w/ DDM 5000k Lows- DDM 5000k Fogs- Plasti-Dip Solstice Wheels w/ 5mm Spacers/ Painted- Painted Intake Manifold- Hood Spacers- RotorPros Front/ Rear D/S Rotors- BMD-P Fr. Endlinks- BMD-P SS Brake Lines...

    Progression:
    http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18485

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    • #3
      Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

      Oh sorry I should have mentioned. I payed $69 for both cooler kits and the fittings were about another $5.
      Total cost: $72.87 After Taxes
      Last edited by CruisinG6; 06-23-2012, 02:20 AM.

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      • #4
        Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

        were did you run the hoses from? - like where did they start and finish on the car? - I'll be doing this next weekend once the B&M SuperCooler arrives so a detailed "How-To" would be appreciated otherwise I'll shooting from the hip blindly.

        It just seems crazy, everyone on here modifies the suspension, the exhaust, the engine, but you don't see much on the transmission, which is very important for moving our G6's.

        [update] bangs head on desk. I'm at the dealership getting the transmission fluid changed and I didn't see the ~Clicky~
        Last edited by Deathmage; 06-23-2012, 10:14 AM.
        Performance: WAMS, K&N 69 Series CAI, Custom Magnaflow Exhaust built with a Camaro SS Muffler and Glasspack with 4 inch double-wall stainless steel tips, Thunderbolt 8.2mm High-Performance Spark Plug Wires, NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs, Pennzoil Ultra Full Synthetic, Resonator Delete, Racingline Motor Mount Inserts, Racingline Grounding kit. (4 additional grounds from battery to front bumper for DDM tuning HIDS)

        Handling: Moog Front Control Arms and Toe Ends, Racingline STB, Koni Yellow "4 Point" Suspension -Front to Rear- , Energy Suspension Poly Front Sway Bar bushings, Energy Suspension Tie-rod bushings, Energy Suspension Front Control Arm replacement mounts, Eibach Pro-kit springs, BMD Front Endlinks, Genuine Saab .9mm Rear Chamber Shims, 19mm Motorsports spacers on all 4 tires.

        Stopping: Cobalt SS Front Brembo's, R1Concepts Premium Cross-slotted Front Rotors, R1Concepts Premium Cross-slotted and Drilled rear Rotors, Hawk HPS pads, ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid, BMD Steel Braided Brake Lines, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires.

        Appearance: Revotec Eagle Eye CCFL Projectors, Red Calibers, 6000k 35w DDM fogs, 6000k 55w DDM lows, LED Taillights, DDM Tuning LED Switchback Turn Signals, Konig Crown 17x7.5 Rims. 30% tint in front windows, rear windows @ 15% tint

        Safety & Security: Cobra XRS 9470 Radar Detector, Experimental 2mm rear mounted camera with Bluetooth connectivity to my phone, GOSHERS Universal Blind Spot Detection System w/ LED Indicators, Waze GPS App with a windshield mount for early warning for police coupled with Radar Detector (double-whammy).

        Experimental: BG 44k, BG MOA, BG ATC, Custom Transmission Cooler, Super Secret Flux-capacitor transporter, Header reflective wrap, CAI 2000 degree radiant reflective wrap.

        Progression: http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22823


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        • #5
          Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

          I really like the "How-To" on the other forum, let me know how it performs during the week. I'm so doing this mod soon, I think it will greatly improve performance since I normally drive 55 miles to work one way each day, so it's literally a 1 hour drive via I-84 at 65+ mph to work in the morning and then my return trip in the evening. I'm really a sprinted driver, but like you said also after a good hour it feels like it performs differently than when the transmission is cold in the morning.

          It just makes sense to take care of the transmission, without it, all these mods we do to our cars wouldn't mean shit if the car doesn't move.
          Performance: WAMS, K&N 69 Series CAI, Custom Magnaflow Exhaust built with a Camaro SS Muffler and Glasspack with 4 inch double-wall stainless steel tips, Thunderbolt 8.2mm High-Performance Spark Plug Wires, NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs, Pennzoil Ultra Full Synthetic, Resonator Delete, Racingline Motor Mount Inserts, Racingline Grounding kit. (4 additional grounds from battery to front bumper for DDM tuning HIDS)

          Handling: Moog Front Control Arms and Toe Ends, Racingline STB, Koni Yellow "4 Point" Suspension -Front to Rear- , Energy Suspension Poly Front Sway Bar bushings, Energy Suspension Tie-rod bushings, Energy Suspension Front Control Arm replacement mounts, Eibach Pro-kit springs, BMD Front Endlinks, Genuine Saab .9mm Rear Chamber Shims, 19mm Motorsports spacers on all 4 tires.

          Stopping: Cobalt SS Front Brembo's, R1Concepts Premium Cross-slotted Front Rotors, R1Concepts Premium Cross-slotted and Drilled rear Rotors, Hawk HPS pads, ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid, BMD Steel Braided Brake Lines, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires.

          Appearance: Revotec Eagle Eye CCFL Projectors, Red Calibers, 6000k 35w DDM fogs, 6000k 55w DDM lows, LED Taillights, DDM Tuning LED Switchback Turn Signals, Konig Crown 17x7.5 Rims. 30% tint in front windows, rear windows @ 15% tint

          Safety & Security: Cobra XRS 9470 Radar Detector, Experimental 2mm rear mounted camera with Bluetooth connectivity to my phone, GOSHERS Universal Blind Spot Detection System w/ LED Indicators, Waze GPS App with a windshield mount for early warning for police coupled with Radar Detector (double-whammy).

          Experimental: BG 44k, BG MOA, BG ATC, Custom Transmission Cooler, Super Secret Flux-capacitor transporter, Header reflective wrap, CAI 2000 degree radiant reflective wrap.

          Progression: http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22823


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          • #6
            Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

            Well I can honestly say after some pretty long drives. City driving included, It definitely makes a worth while difference!
            The shifts are always perfect and incredibly smooth no matter how long I've been driving it.

            And the torque converter seems to engage way more smoothly and cleanly when accelerating from a stop.

            After the car warmed up it seemed to almost jerk a little bit from a stop.

            Also with the cooler I feel like my WAMS tune is actually work the way it should now, at least for the trans. It's amazing how much of a difference it made with every day driving!

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            • #7
              Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

              That's awesome, another DIY for the 6. Great job.
              Custom Flowmaster Exhaust- CRAB Heat Shield- Tiger Ram- Painted Cals- Painted Grills- Eibach ProKit- Racingline S/B- Racingline G/K- Injen Air Intake- Spyder Headlights w/ DDM 5000k Lows- DDM 5000k Fogs- Plasti-Dip Solstice Wheels w/ 5mm Spacers/ Painted- Painted Intake Manifold- Hood Spacers- RotorPros Front/ Rear D/S Rotors- BMD-P Fr. Endlinks- BMD-P SS Brake Lines...

              Progression:
              http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18485

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              • #8
                Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                Thanks! It's a mod that I strongly encourage others to do!

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                • #9
                  Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                  I've already ordered the coolers from my local napa, it should be in Tomorrow when I go get them.... your mod inspired me to try it.

                  With all the 95+ degree weather lately, it's really making my transmission feel like it's spinning the gears through glue, so I hope this helps. Plus Dexron 6 has a freezing point of -30 F, so I feel pretty safe that it won't freeze in the winter.
                  Performance: WAMS, K&N 69 Series CAI, Custom Magnaflow Exhaust built with a Camaro SS Muffler and Glasspack with 4 inch double-wall stainless steel tips, Thunderbolt 8.2mm High-Performance Spark Plug Wires, NGK Laser Iridium Spark Plugs, Pennzoil Ultra Full Synthetic, Resonator Delete, Racingline Motor Mount Inserts, Racingline Grounding kit. (4 additional grounds from battery to front bumper for DDM tuning HIDS)

                  Handling: Moog Front Control Arms and Toe Ends, Racingline STB, Koni Yellow "4 Point" Suspension -Front to Rear- , Energy Suspension Poly Front Sway Bar bushings, Energy Suspension Tie-rod bushings, Energy Suspension Front Control Arm replacement mounts, Eibach Pro-kit springs, BMD Front Endlinks, Genuine Saab .9mm Rear Chamber Shims, 19mm Motorsports spacers on all 4 tires.

                  Stopping: Cobalt SS Front Brembo's, R1Concepts Premium Cross-slotted Front Rotors, R1Concepts Premium Cross-slotted and Drilled rear Rotors, Hawk HPS pads, ATE Super Blue Brake Fluid, BMD Steel Braided Brake Lines, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires.

                  Appearance: Revotec Eagle Eye CCFL Projectors, Red Calibers, 6000k 35w DDM fogs, 6000k 55w DDM lows, LED Taillights, DDM Tuning LED Switchback Turn Signals, Konig Crown 17x7.5 Rims. 30% tint in front windows, rear windows @ 15% tint

                  Safety & Security: Cobra XRS 9470 Radar Detector, Experimental 2mm rear mounted camera with Bluetooth connectivity to my phone, GOSHERS Universal Blind Spot Detection System w/ LED Indicators, Waze GPS App with a windshield mount for early warning for police coupled with Radar Detector (double-whammy).

                  Experimental: BG 44k, BG MOA, BG ATC, Custom Transmission Cooler, Super Secret Flux-capacitor transporter, Header reflective wrap, CAI 2000 degree radiant reflective wrap.

                  Progression: http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22823


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                  • #10
                    Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                    Glad to know it won't freeze. But it may still get pretty thick which may slow things down, Some GM transmissions have a safety where it wont even engage into overdrive if the fluid is too cold or thick.

                    But I'll find out in the winter how that works out. It'll probably just take a little longer to warm up but will eventually get to where it needs to be.

                    But I am sure you will notice a difference! I definitely do and I love it. Even after a 5 hour drive and then getting stuck in traffic is still shifts and feels so smooth and perfect. haha

                    Let me know how it works out! And I can help ya out if you have any questions.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                      do you guys know what the operating temp for our transmission is? also isn't the stacked plate cooler more efficient than tube and fin? good job on the install

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                      • #12
                        Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                        stacked plate cooler all the way! Mine runs near 180 when warmed up in for like 15-20min from cold i never seen it past 190 with the cooler now
                        GMPP Cat-Back Exhaust, MMS Headers, 3" DP with Electric cutout, Full CRAB Intake, RacingLine Street Motor Mounts, NRG Engine Damper, RacingLine Strut Tower Bar, Vector 91 ECM/TCM Tune/HSRK, R1Concept Brakes, HAWK Ceramic Pads, DW's 245/45/18 with TC Wheels, Poly. Sway Bar Bushings, 6000K HID's Lows & Fogs 35watts & 55watts 6,000K Hi-beams

                        Future: Slicks for the track & Maybe alittle Nitrous

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                        • #13
                          Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                          No idea of the temps. I do believe the stacked plate cooler is more efficient than the tube and fin, but I didn't want to over-cool the trans. Winters here can be harsh. But I figured running a twin setup of the tube and fin should work just as well.
                          And in all honesty it works pretty darn great! Definitely one of my more favorite mods!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                            This is on my to do list props for doing it first

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                            • #15
                              Re: Installed a Transmission Cooler!

                              I still maintain that it's complete worth it! The Dex 6 Fluid loves working at cooler temps! And it's pretty obvious while driving.

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