Comparing Plate Fin Oil Cooler With Fan Remote Cooler For a 2011 Ford F-150 With 3.5L EcoBoost
Question:
I have a 2011 F-150 Ecoboost 3.5 that tows fine until the weather starts to heat up. Then its a different story. From reading online the solution is an oil cooler and these guys recommending them are the Mishomoto $900 oil cooler. Is there really that big of a difference between getting one of yours and the Mishmoto. I do see that have braided lines, but that is the least of my worries. Which one do you recommend? I tow maybe 1-2x per month in the summer for about 3-4hours 5000-8000lbs. Do I need an oil cooler with a fan? The mishmoto does not have that.
asked by: TJ
Expert Reply:
Typically a Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13503 is all you are going to need to help keep your transmission cool when towing. A cooler with fan like the Derale Atomic-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler # D13950 is typically a better option if you are only towing in areas where you constantly deal with stop and go traffic. I would not worry about having braided lines as even the factory hoses on your 2011 Ford F-150 are not braided.
You should also consider adding a Edge Gas Evolution CTS3 Performance Tuner # EP59YR. This will allow you change your power levels when towing and also features monitors which will let watch your transmission temperatures to help prevent damage to your transmission.
Products Referenced in This Question
Derale Atomic-Cool Remote Transmission Cooler Kit w/ Fan, -6 AN Inlets - Class V
- Transmission Coolers
- Remote Cooler
- Heavy-Duty Truck
- Remote Mount
- 12-3/4W x 9-3/8T x 4-5/16D Inch
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Edge Gas Evolution CTS3 Performance Tuner - Color Screen
- Performance Chip
- Performance Tuners
- With Monitor
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- No - Not California Approved
- Evolution
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class III - Efficient
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- Mid-Size Truck
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- 11W x 8-3/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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