At one time I heard somebody mention a certain NAPA trans cooler with a part number but I can't find it. And after doing a search I see folks recommending the Trucool Max, also.
Any recommendations on the optimal cooler for my 97?
I'll be towing almost 14k so the bigger the better.

I also remember discussion on bullet proof trannies and if (heaven forbid) I shell out my tranny on the road I'd just as soon sit and wait for one of these than have my original rebuilt by some shop I don't know. Can anyone recommend a proven mail order tranny supplier just in case I need them?

 

Get a BTS, it is the last transmission you will buy for that truck.

Brians Truck Shop

 

Bts comes highly reccommended by anyone and everyone. they will either want you to send them yours or incur a core charge.
If you're the DIY type of guy, you could look into Racer X Automotive and do it yourself, before it breaks. save yourself a few bucks, but you have to keep in mind that you'll have a bit of downtime.
the trucool max 40,000 gvwr cooler is supposed to be amazing. the stock cooler is very ugly...

 

I gotta say that the ATS trans I had in my 1996 PSD was incredible, I paired it up with their triple lock torque converter and controller. I also just added a B&M cooler in line with the factory one. I regularly towed over 14K in the Rocky Mtns with no problem. It drove just like an Allison, held the gears under acceleration and deceleration. I changed the fluid and filter every 15K and it was always cherry red and never smelt burnt. I just got rid of that truck last week and had over 50K miles on that trans with no problems. Just my opinion.
Justin

 

You know, its kinda funny... ATS always has great reveiws but theyre never really brought up that much.... wonder why?

 

With or without a bypass?

 

the tranny coolers from the 6.0 are also good, they are giants, as for a tranny BTS, RacerX, and I have heard good things about Suncoast as well, but BTS is by far the best and Brian will stand behind his work.

 

I believe the reason that people dont recommend the ATS is becuase their customer service is really crappy. I dont have any personal experience but that is what i hear.

 

Just ordered my BTS! It is getting built on July 17th. I can't wait!

I can wait for the bill though! LOL!!

I will let you know what it is like once it's in.

 

Congratulations!
I believe you want the bypass on the cooler.

 

Thank you.

 

I ordered the bypass & the cooler too. And the total comes to about $4800 without the core charge, but if it is the last one I buy it is money well spent!

 

hey if any of you all who are talkin bout getin new transmissions have a good e4od for a 97 f250 hd please contact me and the closer you are to nashville tn the better!i paid a guy to rebuild mine he pulled it fot it on my flatbed....tore it down and its still stin there in pieces... im not very happy bout it to say the least!

 

N.A.D.P. HEAVEY HAULER TRANNYS are awsome I have one in my 95-250