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My Trans a Cooler With a Fan Install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by HolyHandGrenade, Nov 16, 2014.

  1. Nov 16, 2014 at 3:49 PM
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    HolyHandGrenade

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    -B&M Super Cooler 70268
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CIGE9G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    -Spal Pusher Fan 30100393
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PB4444/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    -Spal FRH FAN Relay Harness
    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PB4AY8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    -Spal Fan Mounting Brackets
    http://www.jegs.com/i/SPAL/063/30130011/10002/-1

    I was looking to use the B&M oil cooler that comes with a thermostatically controlled fan. However, I realized that the fan on those is a puller. This wouldn't work for me as I wanted it in front of the radiator.

    So, I pieced together the above parts.

    Here it is:

    The fan fits the cooler perfectly. If you tilt the fan the mounting holes fit over the edge of the cooler. You just have to drill two 1/4 holes.

    The Spal mounting straps fit into notches in the fan. This makes mounting the set up effortless. Just four more 1/4" holes. The best part is that they're already black. No painting required :D
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    Lines ran. I used some loom to protect from chaffing, and to give a more "factory" look.
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    Relay mounted and grounded to existing bolts
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    IMG_20141116_124422_947_zpsgfe5en25_5eebf4fd27c362a3984bb450448c9f40fc69c5e8.jpg

    Toggle switch. I don't care about a thermostat. I'll only use the fan in slow traffic anyway.

    One for the fan and one for my work lights. They look a little Fast and the Furious-ish, but they keep me from turning them on by accident.
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    Finished product:
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  2. Nov 16, 2014 at 5:50 PM
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    File IFR

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    Nice clean work. :thumbsup:

    I'd be curious to know the temp difference.. if you have a Scangauge or the newer Ultragauge to monitor it.
     
  3. Nov 16, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    xsteinbachx

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    Just curious why you needed the Tranny cooler?
     
  4. Nov 16, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    ntilehman

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    I have been thinking about doing somethign very similar if I keep the truck. I would be interested to see what the temp change during normal op and with the fan on.
     
  5. Nov 16, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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    I added the extra cooler for slow stop and go driving. I have a 6 1/2 X 10 foot trailer that I use a lot. The trailer weighs 1000 LBSand is rated for 2000 LBS. I try to stay close to the rating...

    When I'm up to the rating it's fine at speed as long as I keep it out of O/D. The problem is in stop and go traffic. The stock cooler just doesn't get it done all of the time. I'm hoping the bigger cooler and fan do the trick.

    We'll see what the ScanGauge says.
     
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  6. Nov 16, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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    Great work man and keep us updated :thumbsup:
     
  7. Nov 16, 2014 at 7:49 PM
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    Thank you, will do.
     
  8. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    What temps were you seeing on the scanguage before the install?
     
  9. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    I notice that the factory cooler is different than the previous 2nd gens, I wonder when they changed them? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416353765.537816.jpg
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:39 PM
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    I don't want to be "that guy" but did you add extra trans fluid to compensate for the cooler ? should be almost a 1/3 qt more... Not trying to insult you jeep keep your taco good to go
     
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    Yeah, thank you. I did a drain and refill at the same time. I only got two quarts out of the pan. I think I was victim of low fluid from the factory....

    It's really easy to do with the ScanGauge. Worth the money for it just for checking the trans fluid, if you ask me.
     
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    Nice work. Putting this on wish list. Keep us updated.
     
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    If driving in stop and go I would get over 200. If driving in stop and go and then going up the big hill to my house after 220-230 ish.
     
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    Awesome job with the install . An excellent idea for anyone towing in stop and go traffic as well crawling in 4X4 low . Great write up !!
     
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    I was surprised to find it was different too. Wonder why?
     
  16. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:47 PM
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    Cool deal. Man I need to look into getting one of them, I hear a lot of good things about them.
     
  17. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:49 PM
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    Thank you. I'll be towing my trailer to PA this weekend. We'll see what happens.
     
  18. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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    What is involved with using the scanguage? I might buy one just for this.

    I was planning on getting the ultra guage for the price. Anyone know if you can check trans fluid with that as well.
     
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  19. Nov 19, 2014 at 11:01 PM
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    Looks good! Question, how did you route the hoses? Did you come off the factory ATF fluid cooler and then your custom cooler, then return to transmission?
     
  20. Nov 20, 2014 at 12:28 AM
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    Was there a reason to keep the factory cooler rather than remove it and install the larger on in its place? The factory cooler on the 2015"s is really whimpy so I was considering upgrading it down the road by simply replacing it with a bigger one. Nice clean set up you did!
     

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