base plate thickness&radiator question
 

a few quick questions

i am gearing up to build my own block out of 1/2 T6 alum. with a poly top i was wondering if the base plate thickness is right.

my other question is are transmission fluid coolers good radiators this system is going to be designed for a very high air flow system my logic in picking this cooler is it measures 15"x8" and is all 1/2 tube. it also offers almost no air flow restriction
i am planning on using 2 110v. fans to push air threw the rad and outa shroud on the back (rads. res and pump and in separate box)

o ya i will be running 2 rads.

thanks
DJ Pratt

ps sorry if this has been touched on befoe i couldnt find answear i was happy with searching the forums.

Tranny coolers are designed to cool thick oil that is running at a very high temperature. They don't work all that well at low temp differentials. You would be better off finding a comparably sized aluminum radiator or heater core (possibly out of a motorcycle or a new model car)

Of course you would do better to build the block out of copper, and go with a Cu/Brass rad, but an all Al solution will work.

Gooserider

Tranny coolers are indeed pitiful performers, except...

Hayden makes a cooler that has built-in turbulators. The unit is surprisingly efficient for its size. Check it out. Bill tested one...

in the arena of cost/performance tranny coolers can be most effective
low fin density, therefor high air flow even with a wimpy fan (= silent)