Is it worth upgrading the tranmission cooler

[dmdigital]

In a few months we will be putting a Kimberley Kamper behind the Disco
for several thousand km's (just to get home). I'm going through all
the things I need to do - upgrade suspension, long range tank, etc -
and the thought occurred to me should I look at a larger transmission
cooler?

I have a TRS upgraded ECU in my 03MY Td5. I'm also looking at removing
the EGR and maybe a bigger intercooler.

So are larger transmission coolers available? Is it worth it? What have
others done?

[feral]

I would say there is no room for a larger auto cooler. I have just changed my radiator on my D2 and there is very little space for the auto cooler to move as it sits underneath the radiator. It's tight

But you could possibly look at an additional cooler but where to put it is another question

[dmdigital]

I was wondering if that might be the case, my thoughts were if you can fit a bigger intercooler, maybe you can also fit a bigger transmission cooler.

[feral]

That is true.

If you want to have a quick look just remove the battery, jack and ECU and the box that holds it all and you can easily see how much room you have.

To remove all that would take you about 20 minutes.

[feral]

I would say there is no room for a larger auto cooler. I have just changed my radiator on my D2 and there is very little space for the auto cooler to move as it sits underneath the radiator. It's tight

But you could possibly look at an additional cooler but where to put it is another question

The auto cooler sits underneath the intercooler.

But the auto cooler is about the same thickness as the end tanks of the intercooler, not the core. There is also a sensor which comes off the drivers side of the cooler so that has to be considered as well.

[dmdigital]

This is definitely sounding like a silly idea. Think I'll skip it. Might upgrade the intercooler still.

[feral]

Yep. Wanted to do that too, but thought the $1000 was too big just for an extra 20 kw.

I thought I would put it to a chip instead.

It's a bigger bang for your bucks

[dmdigital]

When I had the ECU upgraded they told me that the intercooler was usually only considered if you still wanted a bit more power. I think I'll see what it will cost and how easy it is to install before proceeding.

[feral]

Just a quick one about your chip.

I am going to use the TRS Ecu as my D2 is a 1999. How do you find it? Have you had any issues with it?

I have heard of a few problems with the BD chip and the TRS is most likely the one I will go for.

[Slunnie]

You can definately get more ATF cooling into a D2. Its an additional cooler, not a bigger cooler although I have been hearing something about people fitting the ATF cooler that goes into the 4.6V8's. If you want more ATF cooling, then the additional cooler sits behind the grill.

I've had my Auto overheat a couple of times and the damage is continuing to show itself even now, about 2 years down the track as everything continues to snowball. With a chip and especially if you fit an intercooler upgrade, then it will become more important. Also, keep your ATF reasonably fresh.