can you use a AC Condenser for a trans cooler??

[bears4x4]

a few guys and me were talking about trans coolers, size verse cooling ability, and one said they used AC Condensers for trans coolers before, would that work??? size wise they are huge compared to regaler coolers, whats yalls thoughts????

remember, theres never a dumb question sorry if this seems that way but I'm really curious

 

[JLDickmon]

if it was/is an old style single tube one, I don't see why not. They're designed to take 400 psi or better...

They new style multi-passage ones, not so much. They're designed to take the pressure, but the swirl they cause may actually restrict the flow of a fluid of that heavy of a viscosity

 

[bears4x4]

if it was/is an old style single tube one, I don't see why not. They're designed to take 400 psi or better...

They new style multi-passage ones, not so much. They're designed to take the pressure, but the swirl they cause may actually restrict the flow of a fluid of that heavy of a viscosity

So what years are we talking about? And can a replacement-new old style be purchased?

 

[RoyBoy]

As JL said, I'm sure it would work but you also would need the fittings to connect to it (o-ring type or flare). By the time you play around with it, you're better off with a real trans cooler. Also note that A/C condensers are often changed because of compressor failure, so anything bought used (not sure if you were thinking that) could be loaded with shrapnel... not too healthy for a transmission. Just my

 

[bears4x4]

As JL said, I'm sure it would work but you also would need the fittings to connect to it (o-ring type or flare). By the time you play around with it, you're better off with a real trans cooler. Also note that A/C condensers are often changed because of compressor failure, so anything bought used (not sure if you were thinking that) could be loaded with shrapnel... not too healthy for a transmission. Just my

i wasn't thinking of used but a very good point there on the shrapnel, i was just thinking for the price( cheaper)- if it could be done, and being larger than a 6.0 cooler would be better, time is free and I'm sure i got material laying around here that i can fab up something " custom", just trying to save some money with out compromise for safety and longevity,

So what years are we talking about? And can a replacement-new old style be purchased?

 

[bears4x4]

I found this buried in the garage, its 17" long and 10" wide, do i count the rows of cooling by how many times the tube passes through the middle cuz that would be 16 right?
Next do I add this too the factory one i have or replace the factory one with this,

 

[DaveBen]

Add it to the existing and that way you will get that much MORE cooling power. Good find Bears.

Dave

 

[JRJ04]

Add it to the existing and that way you will get that much MORE cooling power. Good find Bears.

Dave

x2...def add it to the one youve got. youll be amazed at the difference it will make.

 

[JLDickmon]

add it to the existing and that way you will get that much more cooling power. Good find bears.

Dave

score!