Tranny cooling

[kevdc77]

What would be the best transmission cooler for an 04 v8? I want to tow a TT at the explorers limits w/out killing my transmission. Any thoughts of a better tranny fluid too?

 

[jimbo74]

mercon V

synthetic would be the best, amsoil and redline are 2 of the big brands

get the biggest tranny cooler you can possibly fit, also look into a remote filter setup to increase fluid capacity. not sure if they make it for your application or not, but you may be able to find a deep pan made of aluminum, it willhelp disipate heat better and allow mroe fluid. also add in a temp sensor

 

[aldive]

Your best bet for a cooler is a staked plate design such as the ones from B & M. Take a look at http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127283&highlight=tranny+filter+relocation

For tranny fluid, I would suggest Amsoil ATF. Dead Link Removed

 

[BrooklynBay]

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