Just double checking on the radiator i need...

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05-09-2006, 04:20 PM

OJMiles

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Just double checking on the radiator i need...

Hello... I am getting ready to purchase a Aluminum radiator for my 2.3 to 5.0 conversion and am going with a external trans cooler. Just making sure I'm supposed to buy a Radiator for a MANUAL transmission, not Auto, since i'm going with an external cooler. Thanks in advance!!!

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05-09-2006, 06:38 PM

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RE: Just double checking on the radiator i need...

surely someone knows, so i can order today...

05-10-2006, 04:43 AM

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RE: Just double checking on the radiator i need...

plz? :-)

05-10-2006, 04:57 AM

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RE: Just double checking on the radiator i need...

Either one will work, go with what's cheaper aha. But why not just use the rad to cool it?

05-10-2006, 09:11 AM

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I dont believe that the radiator will cool the tranny enough for a performance application, even with an electric fan. I'm going with a shift kit and slightly higher stall converter....

05-10-2006, 02:43 PM

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This is disheartening... I'd like to be able to order today... Anybody please?

05-10-2006, 02:46 PM

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Hello... I am getting ready to purchase a Aluminum radiator for my 2.3 to 5.0 conversion and am going with a external trans cooler. Just making sure I'm supposed to buy a Radiator for a MANUAL transmission, not Auto, since i'm going with an external cooler. Thanks in advance!!!

OJM

Ya get one for a manual trans which is nothing more than oil cooler lines delete. Its not a big deal, just order it

05-10-2006, 03:56 PM

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I use a 3 core rad for an auto and added the biggest *** trans cooler to add with it.....

05-10-2006, 04:02 PM

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RE: Just double checking on the radiator i need...

before you hook up your coolant lines to whatever cooler your going to use
Blow the cooler out with something, new or not, they sometimes have trash in them
and can mess up your transmission
good luck