T5 Trans cooler, How big? Too big?

vivalavolvo · 03-08-2012, 03:13 PM

As i prep for the installation of the replacement trans, i wanted to add some better cooling. Here are some coolers i was looking at, and i wondered if it was possible to go to big or too cool.

Note that summers here can stay 90-100f for weeks a time.

http://www.amazon.com/70268-SuperCoo...1233440&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Hayden-Automot...1233440&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/Hayden-Automot...233440&sr=1-12

M.H. Yount · 03-08-2012, 07:35 PM

What kind of trans/fluid temps are you seeing that lead you to conclude you need a cooler?

vivalavolvo · 03-08-2012, 07:44 PM

I kept cooking my oil then the trans went kablam! I drive hard and want to keep this next trans as long as I can.

M.H. Yount · 03-08-2012, 09:52 PM

I think I may be confusing "T5" -- as in the model 850 you have (auto tranny?) with a "T5" manual trans that is often swapped into the rwd bricks. Which tranny in which car are you talking about?

vivalavolvo · 03-08-2012, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.H. Yount

I think I may be confusing "T5" -- as in the model 850 you have (auto tranny?) with a "T5" manual trans that is often swapped into the rwd bricks. Which tranny in which car are you talking about?

Sorry, 850 T5 with an auto

Mylesofsmyles · 03-08-2012, 09:56 PM

Yep that's funny that the general assumption, when hearing "T5" is a NON VOLVO part....

I made that same assumption when I opened this thread.

vivalavolvo · 03-08-2012, 09:57 PM

I didn't think cooling a manual was even a thing, didn't cross my mind that it would get confuzzled

olov · 03-08-2012, 10:08 PM

i would think, as big as you can fit, would be the ideal answer

vivalavolvo · 03-08-2012, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olov

i would think, as big as you can fit, would be the ideal answer

That was my mind set before i thought bout fluid restriction and possibly running it too cool. i figured maybe i can cover part of it when the weather is cool kinda like what they do on big rigs in the winter.

Mueller · 03-08-2012, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivalavolvo

That was my mind set before i thought bout fluid restriction and possibly running it too cool. i figured maybe i can cover part of it when the weather is cool kinda like what they do on big rigs in the winter.

I'd do some more searching and find out what the ideal fluid temperature would be (I know i've seen it posted, it shows when it starts to break down)

if the cooler works too well, add a thermostat, just like what is done to oil coolers

olov · 03-08-2012, 10:22 PM

i figured you would be limited on size to begin with, you prolly can't easily fit one that's "too big"

but that's just a guess

nytemare · 03-11-2012, 06:47 PM

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/6760/...mission-cooler

vivalavolvo · 03-19-2012, 09:05 AM

I decided to go with http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

Here it is after some tinkering this weekend. I still need to do the bottom bracket and then cut and paint them so they don't stick out so much. Also, i need to find a new home for that other horn.

vivalavolvo · 05-08-2012, 07:57 AM

Well, it works well unless its under 55F then the trans needs to warm up other wise it stumbles and the arrow will flicker and if i don't take it easy goes to full on flash. Once warmed up tho it works great, trans even locks the the TC, and that requires a minimum temp to do. I guess ill get on installing a thermostat or some sort of way to dampen the cooling effect on chilly mornings.

03-08-2012, 03:13 PM	#1
vivalavolvo Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FM29iv	T5 Trans cooler, How big? Too big? As i prep for the installation of the replacement trans, i wanted to add some better cooling. Here are some coolers i was looking at, and i wondered if it was possible to go to big or too cool. Note that summers here can stay 90-100f for weeks a time. http://www.amazon.com/70268-SuperCoo...1233440&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Hayden-Automot...1233440&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.com/Hayden-Automot...233440&sr=1-12 __________________ 1978 242DL - 1995 855 T5 ARD Green - 1992 Volvo 745

03-08-2012, 07:35 PM	#2
M.H. Yount Board Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC	What kind of trans/fluid temps are you seeing that lead you to conclude you need a cooler? __________________ '82 242 5.0L; '08 Cooper Clubman; '00 Accord (M.I.L.'s 42k mile car)

03-08-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
Mylesofsmyles Since 1987 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA	Yep that's funny that the general assumption, when hearing "T5" is a NON VOLVO part.... I made that same assumption when I opened this thread. __________________ 1979 242 16vT - 1985 245 Turbo Send ME a PM for Junk Yard Special Orders

03-19-2012, 09:05 AM	#13
vivalavolvo Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FM29iv	I decided to go with http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details Here it is after some tinkering this weekend. I still need to do the bottom bracket and then cut and paint them so they don't stick out so much. Also, i need to find a new home for that other horn. Last edited by vivalavolvo; 03-19-2012 at 09:16 AM..

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03-08-2012, 07:44 PM	#3
vivalavolvo Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FM29iv	I kept cooking my oil then the trans went kablam! I drive hard and want to keep this next trans as long as I can.

03-08-2012, 09:52 PM	#4
M.H. Yount Board Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC	I think I may be confusing "T5" -- as in the model 850 you have (auto tranny?) with a "T5" manual trans that is often swapped into the rwd bricks. Which tranny in which car are you talking about?

03-08-2012, 09:57 PM	#7
vivalavolvo Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FM29iv	I didn't think cooling a manual was even a thing, didn't cross my mind that it would get confuzzled

03-08-2012, 10:22 PM	#11
olov doing something stupid Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: warrenton, nc 27589	i figured you would be limited on size to begin with, you prolly can't easily fit one that's "too big" but that's just a guess

03-11-2012, 06:47 PM	#12
nytemare Newbie Join Date: May 2011	http://www.ipdusa.com/products/6760/...mission-cooler

05-08-2012, 07:57 AM	#14
vivalavolvo Board Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FM29iv	Well, it works well unless its under 55F then the trans needs to warm up other wise it stumbles and the arrow will flicker and if i don't take it easy goes to full on flash. Once warmed up tho it works great, trans even locks the the TC, and that requires a minimum temp to do. I guess ill get on installing a thermostat or some sort of way to dampen the cooling effect on chilly mornings.