Transmission Cooler Recommendation for a 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0 Liter

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2009 silverado 2500hd 6.0L Hi. what would be a good option for an upgrade to my transmission cooling system? Thanx

asked by: MOnte

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The most popular cooler for your 2009 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0 liter and what I recommend is the Derale cooler # D13504. This is a larger cooler at 11 x 12 inches so it will offer a large area to cool the fluid. To avoid having to cut and flare lines I also recommend fitting # D13035.

expert reply by: Michael H

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