First towing experience - 5000 lbs
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
A tranny cooler is a pretty simple component, just like a radiator. I'm not sure if there are really any that are better than others, you just want to make sure you get a big *** one 
That's my understanding.
-Chris
That's my understanding.-Chris
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From: Mulege south Baja ca. Mx.
I have gotten 2 defiant brands from the parts stores and they are both made by the same co. the last ones I bought were Hayden. I only buy the big ones. they come in about 3 sizes. if you live in a cold Clement you can get a thermal bypass that will let your transmission warm up when it is cold out. but here we don't use them. I install about 3 a week and have not had any problems. but don't and I repeat don use the little plastic pines they give you to hold them to the radiator. the vibration will cause them to ware a hole in your radiator. I have repaired many trucks that have had this happen. get some strap steel and make some brackets to Mont them to the radiator support.
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
Originally Posted by NeXtras
hey do you mind showin us some pics under the hood? i want to see that FIPK
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Originally Posted by Drew2010
5000 lbs thats nothin for a 351. Ive had mine hooked up to 11,000 lbs before.
Also the truck looks great w/o topper. Not a fan of the truck caps. But looks great now.
Also the truck looks great w/o topper. Not a fan of the truck caps. But looks great now.
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Originally Posted by Drew2010
5000 lbs thats nothin for a 351. Ive had mine hooked up to 11,000 lbs before.
Also the truck looks great w/o topper. Not a fan of the truck caps. But looks great now.
Also the truck looks great w/o topper. Not a fan of the truck caps. But looks great now.
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No problems. I am thinking about doing a custom cold-air intake box because the FIPK, while increasing power, also substantially decreases fuel economy because of the hot air being pulled in.
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From: Fulton IL
Originally Posted by Skandocious
I don't think I'd feel comfortable with that much weight behind my E4OD. I would have liked to have a little more control over my RPMs during my haul. You driving a manual or an auto?
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From: Davis & Newcastle, CA
you sure thats a 5.8L... the more i look at it, thats a 302 intake... 351 had 2 seperate hoses while your has one big hose that splits at the end....
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