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Old 05-15-2009, 05:59 AM
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Question Have you mounted a cooling system for trans and rearend in a SC car?

Strictly personal Bob I am looking at adding a trans and rearend cooler system under the car for racing. The heat from the motor and tunnel over a 20 minute run are causing issues with the fluid in both parts. I have gone to a Full synthesis in both units and the shifting has gotten better but still alittle binding happens. I do believe because of the fire proofing blanket added to the tunnel and limited air flow, this is the problem. I don't want a Don C. scoop added to the car. I know this works but I am not F1 caliper at this time. Any suggestions or pictures would help. I have price pumps, (12v) from $100.00 to $400.00. I am hoping to fine something in the middle range. I have drilled and tapped the rearend like on the #198 car. I got to see the under carriage. There is alot more room under a original one that ours. The trans has 3 fills on it, I will use 2 with a small oil filter in the line. Rick Lake I am still looking at the rear scoops for the inside rotors to get more air without adding blower motors here too.
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Sorry, but we've never installed a trans or differential oil cooler. Finding a good place for the trans cooler would probably be the biggest challenge.
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I am still looking at the rear scoops for the inside rotors to get more air without adding blower motors here too.
Rick, you're almost getting to the point where it's going to be price competitive to go with the outboard braked rear.
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Rick- You may not need a pump if you can mount the cooler close enough to the diff. The fluid will circulate by itself somewhat and the added capacity also helps keep things cooler. We did not use pumps or filters on the Hewlands.
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Old 05-15-2009, 07:35 AM
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For racing only----did you consider some duct work that ventilated/blow on the trans and rear end??? for a limited time race that would help and if you could ventilate the rear brake area it will lower the heat transfer into the differential--would be a lor simpler than plumbing and pumps for limited racing
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