Re: Replace trans cooler with molded radiator hose

Posted by Ross On 2012/3/14 20:40:31

On my own cars, or if the customer does not mind, I bore 6 or 8 1 1/4" holes around the periphery of the trans portion of the bell housing. This lets a lot of heat out. I also give the convertors and the inside of the bell housing a light coat of flat black to help radiant transfer. Seems to keep them quite happy.

Scuttlebut aside, Ultras are not hot running transmissions unless operated for extended periods in convertor, of if the death march has already begun, heralded by the infamous slippy, groany, non-existent direct shift.