got some ????

[4g63swap]

first off the trans that is in my car didn't have a TC when I bought it (or an engine for that matter) I purchessed(sp?) a TC and I was wondering if I have to fill it with trans fuild or not?(or does the trans do that itself)

2nd I am putting in a trans cooler I know that the trans has two coolent nipples for hoses(one before the other) were do the lines go? do those lines have anything to do with the oil cooler by the oil filter?

I think thats all for now
thanks
4g63swap
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[69_luv]

No don't fill the TC with fluid, the trans will do it. Just make sure that after you start the car, cycle the trans through its gears, then check the fluid again with the car in neutral and running.

Second the two nipples on the trans, on 2g's on nipple goes to a steel line in front of the radiator, the other nipples has a line that goes to the lower corner of the radiator. The trans fluid cycles throught he bottom part of the radiator and comes out the driver side. There is a short line to the SIDE mount TRANNY cooler(driver Side). Looks like the Side mount IC on the passenger side but thinner. There is two nipples on that cooler. I went with a manual radiator, and a B/M trans cooler and upgradded the hoses. That side mount is junk, and doesn't have a fan for cooling....

I don't know if you have installed the trans or TC yet, but make sure that you put the TC onto the trans and then put the trans and TC on together.

 

[4g63swap]

thanks that helps a bit I guess I should have told you a little more with what I have and what I am doing. so here it goes as of right now I have a fluidine radiator doesn't have the trans cooler built in (none do I checked) I was just wondering if I place my after- mareket trans cooler in front of my radiator and connect the 2 sets of hoses am I done or is more required?

thanks
4g63swap

 

[69_luv]

I would refrain from covering the radiator. The B/M that I got was a little bigger than the stocker. I was able to retain the same location, just some fabrication.

In answer to your question, if you use just the aftermarket trans cooler, just run two high pressure lines from the trans cooler to the trans.

 

[92awddsm]

yes, you are right. Hook up your tanny lines and yes, fill the tc with fluid. It might not be mandatory, but its just a little extra insurance. Every domestic auto tranny ive ever touched require/recommended you to fill the converter with fluid first. I dont see how a dsm would be any differant.

 

[4g63swap]

cool thats what I thought. both the fluid and cooler hoses. it only makes sense to fill the TC what happens when you start it for the first time there won't be any fluid in it ya know.


thanks
4g63swap

 

[69_luv]

I think it was Transdude (John) that said don't fill it up with fluid. Don't quote me if I am wrong.......but when you start the car the fluid will go in there...I am presuming that you will let the car idle awhile before driving. Idle, cycle through gears, idle...put it in neutral...and check fluid?

I had these same questions before when I did my new trans swap. I was told not to fill TC up, but I don't see why it would hurt to put fluid in there....?

 

[transdude]

I think it was Transdude (John) that said don't fill it up with fluid. Don't quote me if I am wrong.......but when you start the car the fluid will go in there...I am presuming that you will let the car idle awhile before driving. Idle, cycle through gears, idle...put it in neutral...and check fluid?

I had these same questions before when I did my new trans swap. I was told not to fill TC up, but I don't see why it would hurt to put fluid in there....?

No way!

You should never put a converter in dry. You need to put at least a quart in it.

-John

 

[4g63swap]

thanks John I think I am going to take your word for it.............. you sound like you know what your doing :laugh: ya know your screen name and all "transdude" hehehehe wouldn't trust anyone else on this site about a trans but you.

thanks again
4g63swap

 

[69_luv]

yep johns the man when it comes to DSM auto's

 

[WillRaceForBeer]

I would refrain from covering the radiator. The B/M that I got was a little bigger than the stocker. I was able to retain the same location, just some fabrication.

I would have to disagree with using the stock location, for starters the stock bumper doesn't allow for much flow to the stock tranny location, and secondly, at idle there is no air flow what so ever. When i had my B&M in this location i saw temps as high as 210 on hot days in stop and go traffic.

By placing it infront of the radiator on the tranny side, there is tons more flow, and even at idle the cooler gets air pulled through it by the radiator, PLUS the lines are twice as short. Since I moved it i've seen temps no higher than 185 in stop and go traffic. and I typically see temps between 160 and 175 on long highway trips and your standard outings.

note: i do not have my tranny lines going into the radiator... the only benefit that might ever have is if you get cold winters, as tranny fluid needs to warm up to work good... of course if your like me you run synthetic making it even less of an issue.

2nd note: my tranny temp gauge is tapped directly into the tranny pan, so my temps reflect overall tranny temp.