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Oct 12, 2011 | 08:37 AM

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6.0 Trans Cooler Mod

So last wednesday I picked up my very first diesel

being a 95 powerstroke and there are a few things I'd like to do to it for some added trany strength. I have already gotten ahold of Paul and hes making me a Punisher Valve body and when I have the cab off I'll have my injectors sent to roosewoods for a stage 1 upgrade (I know not a trans mod).

I have heard that the 6.0 trans cooler is a huuge upgrade. Does it matter if it is the 26 or 31 row? Will both work alright? Do I need a separate fan or anything for it? And whats a reasonable price?

I found this and may buy it if the cooler is all I need.
FORD F250-F550 TRANSMISSION COOLER 6.0 OR 7.3 | eBay

Thoughts?

Oct 12, 2011 | 08:53 AM

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So last wednesday I picked up my very first diesel

I think that the bigger is better but the 26 is big enough to cool your tranny without an extra fan and bigger than a Tru-cool max. The price seems fine to me. good luck.

Oct 12, 2011 | 08:55 AM

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The 26 row is actually the later style and more efficient, but either one will work great. Most of them go for $100-200 usually used. No separate fan needed. The inlet/outlet ports on the 6.0 cooler are 1/2" so you'll need some 1/2" hose rated for trans fluid, and some reducers or adapters to connect to the stock plumbing.
I hope you're not pulling the cab to get to the injectors, this is a 7.3 not a 6.4.
On edit- the Tru-Cool max that Jose referred to is the exact same cooler as a stock V10 cooler, still an upgrade but nowhere near as big as the 6.0 cooler. The 6.0 cooler is big enough that it could be a radiator in a rice burner, I kid you not.

Oct 12, 2011 | 09:00 AM

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I hope you're not pulling the cab to get to the injectors, this is a 7.3 not a 6.4.

On edit- the Tru-Cool max that Jose referred to is the exact same cooler as a stock V10 cooler, still an upgrade but nowhere near as big as the 6.0 cooler. The 6.0 cooler is big enough that it could be a radiator in a rice burner, I kid you not.

No I'm putting my 79 F250 body on the 95 so I'll have it all off anways lol.

And thats hilarious!

Oct 12, 2011 | 09:39 AM

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Will it just sit in front of the stock radiator in place of where the old one was?

Oct 12, 2011 | 09:55 AM

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Will it just sit in front of the stock radiator in place of where the old one was?

Yes sir, its the best place.

Oct 12, 2011 | 12:31 PM

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So now im trying to find a Boost, EGT, and trans temp gauge.

Boost - Do you need a "sending unit" with all of the gauges? Mechanical or electrical? 35 or 60 psi?

EGT - Sending unit? Also 1600 good enough?

Trans Temp - Electrical or mechanical again sending unit? and 100 - 250 or 140 - 280?

sorry for all the questions.. I feel like im learning mechanics all over again haha None of my gas jobs had any of these.