Tru-Cool Max 40k Transmission Cooler

[08z71bgm]

@08z71bgm

https://www.performancetrucks.net/f...kit-brackets-fittings-hardware-508374/page50/

This is the link to the forum where the guy makes the brackets for the Tru-Cool. I didn't read the whole thing but he does mention NNBS on there

Thanks. 75 bucks ain’t a bad deal at all for a factory mountable larger cooler.

 

[Rocket Man]

Thanks. 75 bucks ain’t a bad deal at all for a factory mountable larger cooler.

That’s for the brackets only. The cooler itself is about $175.

 

[Rocket Man]

It does look like the way to go. That new cooler cooler surface is 3 times bigger than the old one. The only thing I don't like is the compression fitting but if done right it should be good. That would be a constant source of inspection for me, especially during an oil change.

There’s a solution for that. You can change to braided stainless steel lines with -AN fittings either by making your own or you can buy a pre-made kit like this although to me this seller is making a fortune off these. I would buy the parts and make my own.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283325432319

 

[08z71bgm]

That’s for the brackets only. The cooler itself is about $175.

I know it is. They are nice clean brackets and stuff and I don’t have to be bothered fabricating anything. Worth it to me. Time is money.

 

[08z71bgm]

There’s a solution for that. You can change to braided stainless steel lines with -AN fittings either by making your own or you can buy a pre-made kit like this although to me this seller is making a fortune off these. I would buy the parts and make my own.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283325432319

I like this idea better than the compression fitting. I truly hate making these so if I need new lines I’ll prolly order these.

 

[Jlaughtr]

Thanks. 75 bucks ain’t a bad deal at all for a factory mountable larger cooler.

That’s only for the bracket system this guy came up with to mount the tru-cool 40.

 

[Jlaughtr]

Found this video explaining that this cooler should be mounted with fittings up. Start at about 27-28 sec

 

[OR VietVet]

Lots of explanation and thorough.

 

[08z71bgm]

Makes sense.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Uh, concerning what that guy in that video says about the mounting position.....

Cold fluid is thicker than warm fluid, thus why it will only run in the first few larger tubes when it's cold and you don't need all the cooling surface. As the fluid heats up, it thins and flows through the smaller tubes and utilizing more surface.

Kind of an internal thermostat for the cooler.

As for bleeding air, he said it's an open system with a vent and fill/dipstick tube, SO WHAT? It doesn't have to be a sealed system like the cooling system. The engine crankcase is an open system also. There's air in the oil passages, and on top of the heads under the valve cover and when the motor starts it has to push that air out so the oil can flow/drain...what a moron, lol