Transmission Cooler Recommendations for a 1956 Buick Century
Question:
I have a 56 with a Dynaflow. Im wondering if using one of the tube style coolers mounted in front of the rad will be enough for my car? Thanks a lot!~
asked by: Scott T
Expert Reply:
The heat sink coolers such as # D13266 are great if space is limited but they are not all that efficient. It would help some but if you need series cooling this is not the best option. I would instead go with a stacked plate cooler such as # D51008. It is small but very efficient.
Or you could go with a plate fin style such as # D13503. We usually recommend using the largest cooler that will fit in the available space because transmission fluid cannot be overcooled. I have included a link to our helpful article on transmission coolers for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Mid-Size Truck
- SUV
- Van
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 8-3/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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Derale 10-Row, High-Performance, Stacked-Plate Cooler with -8 AN Fittings - Class III
- Transmission Coolers
- Stacked-Plate Cooler
- Mid-Size Truck
- SUV
- Van
- Standard Mount
- 13W x 4-9/16T x 2D Inch
- With - 8 AN Inlets
- Derale
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Derale 26" Dual-Pass Heat Sink Transmission Cooler with Installation Kit
- Transmission Coolers
- Frame Rail Cooler
- Frame Mount
- 26-1/4L x 2-3/16W x 3-1/4T Inch
- Dual-Pass
- With 1/4 Inch NPT
- Derale
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