MrFluffy

Where do I find the transmission line to hook up my tansmission cooler

Yes I looked on the DIY page

BigLizard

it's in the faq

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-frequently-asked-questions-52/trans-cooler-install-417551/

MrFluffy

I looked there already

BigLizard

look for scalbert's name. he did a lot of intall diy

e30cabrio

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Looking down on the drivers side of the engine bay under the large wiring harness, really hard to see, really hard to get at.

MrFluffy

Thank you

Did you remove anything to get the pics

e30cabrio

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No.

MrFluffy

are those the lines after you installed the trans cooler

e30cabrio

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I removed a small hose that connected those two points. These hoses replace that small hose and route the trans fluid to the cooler.

MrFluffy

Thats exactly what I wanted to here

Did you notice any difference on a reallly hot day when you were guning it alot ( BTW I wouldnt think you would im just doing to make my transmission last longer but I though I would ask)

This post should be the DIY BTW

e30cabrio

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80 is a cool day here. It is cool today and is 85 but that's because it's going to rain so it is 50% humidity.

I noticed a slight drop in the temp gauge during the winter when I first did it (winter here is 50-60)

MrFluffy

Do you have a trans temp gauge and if so what do I need to install that besides the gauge

e30cabrio

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Nope no trans temp gauge.

e30cabrio

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Here are a few more pictures of the install:

MrFluffy

I Finally installed my tansmission cooler

I noticed that when I gun it on the highway it does kick down as hard which is good because it was shifting way to had in my opinion

Also I felt the transmission cooler after driving and man I didnt realize It was getting that hot

BTW thanks everyone for the pics

StonedCL

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I was also looking into gettin a tranny cooler but alot of people said that HOT fluid was not killing the tranny. I think Warm fluid gooing through the Tranny is ALOT better then hot fluid floing through the tranny?
Was the install hard? How long did it take u? DId u go with the comptech tranny cooler? Did u have to add fluid to compinsate fo the extra hose and tranny the fluid flows through, if so how much?
Sorry for all the questions but i been on the fence about doing this for like 2 years!

StonedCL

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Can u also take some pics of your install PLEASE, like the new connections and the cooler?

MrFluffy

I dont have a camera right now but my pics will look the same as everyone else

The problem with our transmission has nothing to do with the heat this is true but I have heard it will double the life of your transmission so it doesnt hurt

Wasnt hard took about an hour the hardest part was figureing out which line to pull the pics are not greeat but its the only hose behind the intake if that helps

I went with a genaric cooler mine was about 12" /18"

I checked the fluid its in the normal range but a little low so im going to add probably a 1/2 quart when I have time to go to honda/acura Dlr

If you take a pic I will mark which hose to disconnect if you want

StonedCL

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Yeah that would be great I wanted to do this for a while now.

is this pretty much how u do it?

http://www.autocarparts.com/part/937/3/

Click instalation instructions, next to description

nf3d0149ab

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Still have mine sitting in the box.

StonedCL

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Is it comptech or B @ M?
Are u gonna install it or is it just gonna collect dust?
If you are not gonna use let anoutrer CL member to put it to good use!

nf3d0149ab

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B&M Cooler and I have the Comptech brackets.

I'm going to use it...just haven't had a chance to install.

If I change my mind...

I'll let you know.

MrFluffy

I installed in my car a month ago and never hooked it up because I was a little confused but when I pulled the line off It was easy

I did have touble pulling the line off and didnt want to break it because I wasnt sure if I was pulling the rite line but one day I was like fuck it and took a pair of pliars and ripped it off it was easy afterr that .

MrFluffy

That made it way more complicated then it actuall is if you ask me but looks good

nf3d0149ab

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That's kind of where I'm at...

Just hesitant to get in there and do it.

MrFluffy

I was hesitant but I have a couple other cars so I just jumped in

it was easy , but those Instructions are scary!

nf3d0149ab

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Yeah it helps when you have more transportation options.

MrFluffy

For sure but dont be scared its easy just make sure you have extra hose because I had to go get some in the middle of the install you need about 8'

I garuntee you wont pull the wrong hose because there is only one hose and I bet (like me) you are looking at it going is that the right hose well it is so pull it off already

P.S. I wasnt even sure when I got it off if it was the right one or not so I cut it open and put some of the fluid on a whit piece of paper just to make sure

nf3d0149ab

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Thanks for the tip.

MrFluffy

No problem

StonedCL

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Why dont someone post a DIY for DUMMIES so i can figure it out myself..
P.S. make sure there is ALOT of pics!

MrFluffy

The easiest way to do this is take a pic so you know what the pic is of then I will show you eactly what line to pull

There is honestly only one line in that location and even if you pulled the wrong one its easy to replace because you will have the line for it

PS I put the line off , if there is next to no fluid in it. it is OK there is barley any in it when it not running

MrFluffy

Im looking at the original pic that e30 posted and its kinda of confusing because there is two lines but when you start there is only one about 6-7" long so just keep this in mind when looking at the pic that he posted

TCM 01 CL-S

Bringing up an old thread.

I installed a trans cooler a few weeks ago and man it makes a nice difference for driving. The car shifts much more consistently even after an hour+ driving in stop and go traffic. It is a great mod for anyone considering it. I spent less than $100 when all said & done. $30 for the Hayden cooler, $30 for ~11 ft of 3/8s line and ~$30 for Honda ATF (decided to do a 1x drain and refill while I was adding the cooler).