B&M Tranny cooler installed and Transmission DIY FLUSH - detail writeup inside.
08-05-2002, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by EricL
The tranny blurbs recommend 175-200 degrees for ATF (YMMV).
The tranny blurbs recommend 175-200 degrees for ATF (YMMV).
08-05-2002, 08:32 PM
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Originally posted by scalbert
Yea, I've seen that but IMO, but I don't think there is enough capacity to get the heat out and transferred to the coolant with the stock set up. Even with the cooler I had surface temps on my external cooler just over 200 F, I wonder what the fluid temp was??
Yea, I've seen that but IMO, but I don't think there is enough capacity to get the heat out and transferred to the coolant with the stock set up. Even with the cooler I had surface temps on my external cooler just over 200 F, I wonder what the fluid temp was??
08-05-2002, 08:50 PM
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Originally posted by scalbert
Yea, I've seen that but IMO, but I don't think there is enough capacity to get the heat out and transferred to the coolant with the stock set up. Even with the cooler I had surface temps on my external cooler just over 200 F, I wonder what the fluid temp was??
Yea, I've seen that but IMO, but I don't think there is enough capacity to get the heat out and transferred to the coolant with the stock set up. Even with the cooler I had surface temps on my external cooler just over 200 F, I wonder what the fluid temp was??
Hey, buddy, I'm staring to worry about you... I've been marching on the "factory cooler" parade for so long that my web-shoes are web-socks.
One of n threads...
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ghlight=cooler
I even remember you said it was hot WITH the additional cooler!
So, IMO, the stock cooler is a joke...
So, that leaves the "how much heat can be removed from the transmission" -- hey?
1. Add some temp. sensors (you have a manual... hmmm...)
2. Get an IR thermo from Griot's ($99) -- ok, so it doesn't read the internal temps.
3. Get the biggest B&M and dump into a bucket full of ice water and play dyno hero...
--- Finally, MIke B, over at Comptech was not willing to "spill the beans" on the actual tranny temps they measured. He said the engineer with the data was "elsewhere". However, they did make a decision to sell the HIgh Temp Redline, but then they are more concerned (IMO) with the car with S/C....
So, the statement you made is confusing when you mention the "coolant"...
If you are talking about the flow rate and heat capacity of the ATF, why not suggest some no-guess solutions?
Is there any reason you would know that the internal tranny temp sersor could NOT be used?
08-18-2005, 03:12 AM
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I could of sworn that Acura has a recall out on all 01-? cl trannys to have a oil jet cooler ionstalled on the tranny, free of charge due to the overheating issue and Acura is extending the warranty on all auto trannys.
08-18-2005, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sstein
I could of sworn that Acura has a recall out on all 01-? cl trannys to have a oil jet cooler ionstalled on the tranny, free of charge due to the overheating issue and Acura is extending the warranty on all auto trannys.
08-27-2005, 02:03 PM
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i'm having problems opening this link. it says i am not authorized to view this site. can anyone email me the infor from this link with pics, or pm me them. thanks mike
10-25-2005, 11:34 PM
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Hose
Originally Posted by SilverBullet_RENAMED
$42.95 for the cooler from Summit Racing, model 70255. $5 for the extra hose, then about $4.10 per quart for the ATF.
10-27-2005, 04:22 PM
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I installed a tranny cooler several months ago and I am running fully synthetic
ATF. It s been shifting great so far. Heat kills automatic transmissions. From what I read in my factory service manuall, our trannies have a built in heater so we don't need to worry about them running to cold.
ATF. It s been shifting great so far. Heat kills automatic transmissions. From what I read in my factory service manuall, our trannies have a built in heater so we don't need to worry about them running to cold.
05-30-2006, 08:59 PM
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The only person who can fix the link is the original poster... He hasn't logged in for years:
https://acurazine.com/forums/members/silverbullet_renamed-13817/
Last Activity: 06-24-2004 12:26 PM
Sorry guys, but maybe searching on the CL or TL forum will turn up a DIY thread w/ a link that works
https://acurazine.com/forums/members/silverbullet_renamed-13817/
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Sorry guys, but maybe searching on the CL or TL forum will turn up a DIY thread w/ a link that works
05-30-2006, 09:08 PM
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Edit: Link is broken in the TL thread by the same poster 
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44619
But I did find a 1st gen write up...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171841
I drive a 6spd, so this tranny cooler stuff is new to me, but thanks for the headsup Dutch...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44619
But I did find a 1st gen write up...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171841
I drive a 6spd, so this tranny cooler stuff is new to me, but thanks for the headsup Dutch...
05-30-2006, 09:20 PM
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Ok, I found Scalberts threads w/ pics in the FAQ forum:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...threadid=62311
and
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...threadid=64043
and
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...threadid=73975
here's comptech's install instructions:
http://www.comptechusa.com/store/med...Cooler2005.pdf
Check out some of the stuff in the Transmission forum:
https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/
Having the Helms manual would probably be a good idea too...
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...threadid=62311
and
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...threadid=64043
and
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...threadid=73975
here's comptech's install instructions:
http://www.comptechusa.com/store/med...Cooler2005.pdf
Check out some of the stuff in the Transmission forum:
https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/
Having the Helms manual would probably be a good idea too...
07-26-2010, 06:57 PM
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Help with installing a trans cooler in my 2003' CL Type-S
Hi, I am sorry, but I cannot get your link to load up and I would love to install a cooler on my 2003' Acura CL Type-S. Any chance you could be of some help here to me??? Thanks so much, Ray here in Oregon. rraypo@hotmail.com
Below is a link on how to install the Tranny Cooler on your CL-S and how to do a flush of your transmission with what tools you have at home. This method does work but will take some time.
After installing it, I drove the car around for about 15 miles, and noticed that the car shifted much faster, smoother. The car seems to have really liked the new fluid, but also the help of that cooler keeping it cooler. After I got back home, that cooler was extremly hot to the touch. I tried both hoses, the top one which is the HOT in, was VERY VERY HOT, could not keep my finger on it for more than 1 sec, the bottom for at least 3 secs I could hold it on there. It was defintely working.
I hope this convinces alot of others to do this mod, because you need too. Our cars do not have a tranny cooler and the fluid just boils and most likely it causes the tranny to die. It's about a 2-4 hr project.
Enjoy guys, any questions feel free to ask.
Also Soopa, you can put this up on your site if you wish as well. So everyone can link to it, or you can just put the html on your site too, in case I take it down.
http://home.satx.rr.com/silverbullet/tranny.htm
After installing it, I drove the car around for about 15 miles, and noticed that the car shifted much faster, smoother. The car seems to have really liked the new fluid, but also the help of that cooler keeping it cooler. After I got back home, that cooler was extremly hot to the touch. I tried both hoses, the top one which is the HOT in, was VERY VERY HOT, could not keep my finger on it for more than 1 sec, the bottom for at least 3 secs I could hold it on there. It was defintely working.
I hope this convinces alot of others to do this mod, because you need too. Our cars do not have a tranny cooler and the fluid just boils and most likely it causes the tranny to die. It's about a 2-4 hr project.
Enjoy guys, any questions feel free to ask.
Also Soopa, you can put this up on your site if you wish as well. So everyone can link to it, or you can just put the html on your site too, in case I take it down.
http://home.satx.rr.com/silverbullet/tranny.htm
05-11-2011, 07:45 PM
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06-09-2011, 07:58 PM
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i had my trany replaced too thatreally sucked but oh well......going to get a cooler soon and mod it up. speaking of mods is there a list of just 01 cl s mods all at one place.....kinda new here thx
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