trans cooler-which way???

im putting a 2800 stall behind my 351w and im wondering where i should position the inlet-outlet on the cooler im goin to use,like do i have them at the top of the cooler ,side or doesnt it matter,thanks for any help-steve

Doesn't make any difference which way they go or which direction the oil flows.

Normally, when used in conjunction with the cooler in the radiator, most plumb the cooler into the return line (after the fluid has been thru the radiator cooler). If not using the radiator cooler...like mentioned..doesn't matter....

The return line is the line that goes into the fitting on the rear of the C4/C6.
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The routing of the trans cooling lines can be done many ways, depending on the cars use. If it is not driven in extream cold areas, it is better to use a completely seperate cooler, and not connected to the engine radiator at all. The engine water temp normals runs 180-210, and the prefered trans fluid temp is 160f. If you are ude the car in mainly warm weather, routing it through the radiator cooler will be adding to the temp, and not allowing the trans cooler to reach its full potential. By running it through the radiotor, you are using the trans cooler to aid the radiator in cooling the engine as much as the trans. Best way if not driven is very cold weather, is to use the trans cooler as a stand alone. As far as how the cooler is mounted, and which hose goes where, it does not matter.


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thanks for those replies guys,basic question i know but after shelling out on my combo i dont want to make any stupid mistakes,thanks for the replies--steve