In Reply to: Transmission and Cooler Questions (More) posted by Brendan Mulcahy (bmulcahy) on June 30, 1999 at 11:25:42
Or have people installed auxilliary coolers anyways?
I am getting ready to install one in a few days, it is not a big job.
: How complicated would it be to install a tranny temp. guage?
I put my tansmission temp gauge in the pan, I ordered a ISSPRO gauge and sensor for diesel injection service (www.dieselpage.com). I got the universal sensor kit, that way I can weld one of the adapters into the pan to which I install the sensor (acts as a drain plug). The temperature of the Durango (no trans cooler and no/or very little load) runs about 200deg F. My RAM 3500 doesn't break 180deg. F loaded with 6k trailer running down the road.
: And Has anyone looked into installing differential or oil coolers of any sort?
I have a Mag-Hytec Differential Cover (http://www.mag-hytec.com/) on my RAM (Dana 80), I installed a temp gauge and the temp never gets too high (around 160deg F) with 6k load. I don't think you will gain anything at the differential.
Best Regards,
Ted