Is a transmissin cooler worth it?

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Is a transmissin cooler worth it?

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I already have a bigger/better radiator and a oil cooler. I've been thinking about a trasmission cooler but I dont see how a tranny can get all that much hotter from extra power. I understand theres more friction but still. What are your guys input?

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in my humble opinion... anyhing that reduces heat is good, its only matter of how much you'r going to pay for it vs. how effecent it is.

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MMamdouh wrote:in my humble opinion... anyhing that reduces heat is good, its only matter of how much you'r going to pay for it vs. how effecent it is.

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Yeah.. I agree. But it doesnt seam the tranny will see all that much extra heat.

Most cooler kits are cheap... but I dont know what installation would be and it's not something I want to tackle myself.

What about a differential cooler? I just saw someone recommend that to someone doing road racing. My qualife lsd cost more than a tranny if you include installation. Plus if my tranny goes it's an excuse to go with a 6sp.

Danny
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04' Dropped Foreno
-Coil-overs, sway bars, 13" brakes, LSD, 235mm tires, the works
-Turbo in the works
01' Lanos Sport
-Undergoing 2.0 swap w/ lots of performance bits
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