Transmission Cooler?
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Tuned
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She's not running hot.
Haven't gotten to know the Excursion well just yet as we just got it. Modified everything on our F350 back in 2002 - 2003 when we first bought it new. Thought I'd just ask to see if there are any typical things people are modifying on the Excursions, including adding transmission coolers. Mine is a 5.4L
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Haven't gotten to know the Excursion well just yet as we just got it. Modified everything on our F350 back in 2002 - 2003 when we first bought it new. Thought I'd just ask to see if there are any typical things people are modifying on the Excursions, including adding transmission coolers. Mine is a 5.4L
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Cross-Country
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I installed mine before a trip from Portland to Idaho with an extra 8K in weight.
July, 90+ temps, mountain passes, 70-75 MPH... Never ran more than 80 degrees hotter than ambient air temp.
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She's not running hot.
Haven't gotten to know the Excursion well just yet as we just got it. Modified everything on our F350 back in 2002 - 2003 when we first bought it new. Thought I'd just ask to see if there are any typical things people are modifying on the Excursions, including adding transmission coolers. Mine is a 5.4L
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Haven't gotten to know the Excursion well just yet as we just got it. Modified everything on our F350 back in 2002 - 2003 when we first bought it new. Thought I'd just ask to see if there are any typical things people are modifying on the Excursions, including adding transmission coolers. Mine is a 5.4L
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Cargo Master
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If your transmission temperature NEVER goes over 225* while towing under any circumstance ... you're probably good. Premium synthetic transmission oil would be my first step.
However for me... I tow a lot, and heavy, and have exceeded my own criteria many times, so I did install a 37 row Mishimoto cooler. My current modifications to my stock 4R100 are: 37 row cooler, external filter, derale thermostat, tow tunes, and although this is not a modification... I use Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid.
However for me... I tow a lot, and heavy, and have exceeded my own criteria many times, so I did install a 37 row Mishimoto cooler. My current modifications to my stock 4R100 are: 37 row cooler, external filter, derale thermostat, tow tunes, and although this is not a modification... I use Mobil 1 synthetic transmission fluid.
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Tuned
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These are good advice, thanks a bunch!
102 temp outside today, plus stifling
humidity, friggin beyond brutal, especially in the direct sunlight.
Anybody have pics of what I should buy? (and / or part numbers) Sounds like the 32 or 37 row will be a good choice.
Where can I buy these, and what all other parts should I buy with the transmission cooler so that I can do this myself at home?
Are there any places to buy this at a better price than other places?
Thanks for all the help with this. 👍
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102 temp outside today, plus stifling
humidity, friggin beyond brutal, especially in the direct sunlight.
Anybody have pics of what I should buy? (and / or part numbers) Sounds like the 32 or 37 row will be a good choice.
Where can I buy these, and what all other parts should I buy with the transmission cooler so that I can do this myself at home?
Are there any places to buy this at a better price than other places?
Thanks for all the help with this. 👍
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I have the Dorman 6.0 32 row cooler through Rockauto, it was $160-ish if I recall correctly. Slips in right in place of the stocker. You will need a set of 3/8" to 1/2" barbed fittings and some 1/2" rubber hose that's rated for hot ATF, I used brass ones from the local hardware store. Someone here a while ago found a set of stainless ones with a 90 degree bend that looked and worded great, I think they found them on a beer brewers supply site.
If swapping up to the 6.0 cooler that would be a great time to do the full 4R100 trans flush to get the job done and have all new fluid. You can read up on the flush up in the Tech Folder.
If swapping up to the 6.0 cooler that would be a great time to do the full 4R100 trans flush to get the job done and have all new fluid. You can read up on the flush up in the Tech Folder.
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Or get this one, I just got mine delivered the other day. Comes with 1 1/2” hose installed so still need more 1/2” hose for other side and it also includes the rubber grommets for the bottom
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...er-5c3z7a095ca
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...er-5c3z7a095ca
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Or get this one, I just got mine delivered the other day. Comes with 1 1/2” hose installed so still need more 1/2” hose for other side and it also includes the rubber grommets for the bottom
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...er-5c3z7a095ca
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...er-5c3z7a095ca
I use Red Line Synthetic High-Temp ATF for fluid, Gates "Powering Progress" hoses, BMW hose clamps and respective corrugated plastic protective loom. I took some old larger diameter hose pieces and duct taped them to areas on the hoses where they sneak around the edge of the radiator.
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Yep. That's the one. Tasca has good prices. There are a couple of other Ford Dealerships that give good deals on the web. My local Ford Dealer Parts Guy gives me a similar price, so I like to go to him.
I use Red Line Synthetic High-Temp ATF for fluid, Gates "Powering Progress" hoses, BMW hose clamps and respective corrugated plastic protective loom. I took some old larger diameter hose pieces and duct taped them to areas on the hoses where they sneak around the edge of the radiator.
I use Red Line Synthetic High-Temp ATF for fluid, Gates "Powering Progress" hoses, BMW hose clamps and respective corrugated plastic protective loom. I took some old larger diameter hose pieces and duct taped them to areas on the hoses where they sneak around the edge of the radiator.
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Tuned
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Or get this one, I just got mine delivered the other day. Comes with 1 1/2” hose installed so still need more 1/2” hose for other side and it also includes the rubber grommets for the bottom
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...er-5c3z7a095ca
https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...er-5c3z7a095ca
Flyboy1100,
Thanks for the link! That looks to be an easy swap, and an easy install.
Way back, around 2002, before the 6.0 was out, I installed a True Cool 40,000 transmission cooler in my in my 7.3 F350. That was one heck of a gigantic cooler for sure.
Now, with the 6.0 trans cooler available, the one you posted in the link, that one looks to be quite and easy simple swap. Any tips or tricks to installing it?
Also, are there any issues or anything negative to swapping to synthetic ATF ??
I did a flush and went to Mobil 1 trans fluid in a non-problematic 80,000 mile Lincoln Town Car many years back, and the trans started slipping shortly after flushing it using the synthetic ATF.
Anyone had any transmission issues after swapping from convential ATF over to the synthetic ATF ??
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Tuned
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What is the difference between these two FORD transmission oil coolers?
5C3Z-7A095-CA vs FO4050104
When doing a search for 5C3Z-7A095-CA , the other part number FO4050104 keeps coming up.
Are they the same item?
Or is there some sort of difference between the two oil coolers?
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5C3Z-7A095-CA vs FO4050104
When doing a search for 5C3Z-7A095-CA , the other part number FO4050104 keeps coming up.
Are they the same item?
Or is there some sort of difference between the two oil coolers?
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