I live in Illinois, so it gets pretty hot in the summer. I just installed a T400 in my 91 RS. What would you guys reccomend as the best value in trans coolers. There are so many! The car is mostly street driven, but we do drag race it at "The Grove" 2 or 3 times a year, total passed 15 to 20 a year. Also, what is the optimal operating temp the trans should be at. Engine runs at 190 to 210 depending on weather, but most people tell me I should have a seperate trans cooler rather than relying on the the one in the radiator. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
Here are my specs:
350 small block bored and stroked to 383
PISTONS: 9.7:1 KIETH BLACK.
EAGLE CRANK & RODS.
CRANE CAM 113141 STREET/STRIP
Intake; 109 lift, 238 degrees
Exhaust; 119 lift, 248 degrees
MELLING HIGH OUTPUT OIL PUMP.
EDELBROCK DUAL PLANE HIGH RISE MANIFOLD.
HOLLEY 750cfm DOUBLE PUMP CARB.
NITROUS OXIDE SYSTEMS, SUPER POWERSHOT 150.
MSD DIGITAL 6 IGNITION, 6 degrees of retard on nitrous
MSD PRO-BILLET DISTRIBUTOR.
ACCEL SUPERSTOCK HIGH TEMP PLUG WIRES.
EDELBROCK PERFORMANCE HEADERS.
FLOWMASTER DUAL EXHAUST.
TCI “STREET FIGHTER” HIGH PERFORMANCE 3600 STALL CONVERTER.
T400 Trans & shift kit
3.73:1 REAR GEAR.

 

i run a b&m trans cooler with 10" fan on mine...

 

Mine's a b&m supercooler rated at 24000lb gvw. I'd say it runs at 160-180 degrees, and have seen it around 200 after a couple back to back passes.