Transmission Cooler, or Heatercore

Euphoric Green · 08-05-2001, 10:32 PM

I've tried to get this question answered in another post, however, it kind of got off topic, so here it goes again.

I'm torn between getting the hayden 677 (5 1/2" x 11" x 3/4) pictured here http://www.delta-transparts.com/stor...ission+coolers
and a heatercore style of radiator such as the d-tek or big momma.

I'd prefer the Hayden, because of it's looks, and mounting ability, it would also fit perfectly on the top of my case. I know ondaedg, used it in his watercooling setup, so I assume it's good, however, I'd like to here what other think, would it compare favorably to heatercore radiators??? Thanks

wolfen · 09-07-2001, 11:46 AM

Just getting into H2O myself Ive read alot about going either way on the type of cooling hardware to use and I think it really doesnt matter on which one you pick.I also just bought a Hayden trans cooler w/2 120mm fans.Mounting it I believe is a little bit harder than the rads but I also plan on putting mine on top of the case.I would like to see some pics of others before I do mine to get some ideas.

BrianW · 09-07-2001, 08:35 PM

I have been doing quite a bit of research on the subject myself. I was originally going to go w/ a tranny cooler, until I found out it was Aluminum. Al & Cu do not mix where H2O is involved. I know people swear that w/ proper coolant treatment (such as Antifreeze) you can reduce corrosion, but I don't buy it. Besides the fact that adding that fluid will reduce the coolants ability to remove heat.

On another note the heater core rads perform better thatn the tranny ones.

If you must have the ease of mounting (like I do), then i would suggest a Black Ice rad. They are a bit pricey but now come with 1/2" if you want and a low pressure drop model.

My project should be done inside of two weeks and I will post pics and results when done. E-mail me if you'd like and I'll do whatever I can to help.

joesgarage11 · 09-07-2001, 08:38 PM

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Originally posted by Euphoric Green:
I've tried to get this question answered in another post, however, it kind of got off topic, so here it goes again.

I'm torn between getting the hayden 677 (5 1/2" x 11" x 3/4) pictured here http://www.delta-transparts.com/stor...ission+coolers
and a heatercore style of radiator such as the d-tek or big momma.

I'd prefer the Hayden, because of it's looks, and mounting ability, it would also fit perfectly on the top of my case. I know ondaedg, used it in his watercooling setup, so I assume it's good, however, I'd like to here what other think, would it compare favorably to heatercore radiators??? Thanks

I guess it's a matter of personal preference and budget. The Hayden oil coolers look like a good bet because they have the attachment points built on.
I'm working on a water cooling system built with a heater core from a Toyota Supra I got from eBay. $15.00 including shipping. I had to make a custom sheet metal shroud to mount the thing. I made a beehive water block and got a Danner Mag Drive to move the water. It's still a work in progress, but I'll post photos when it's a little farther along.

redleader · 09-07-2001, 11:36 PM

Mounting a heater core isn't that hard. I just ran a bunch of twist ties through the cells and teisted them tight.

meck · 11-03-2001, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Euphoric Green:
I've tried to get this question answered in another post, however, it kind of got off topic, so here it goes again.

I'm torn between getting the hayden 677 (5 1/2" x 11" x 3/4) pictured here http://www.delta-transparts.com/stor...ission+coolers
and a heatercore style of radiator such as the d-tek or big momma.

I'd prefer the Hayden, because of it's looks, and mounting ability, it would also fit perfectly on the top of my case. I know ondaedg, used it in his watercooling setup, so I assume it's good, however, I'd like to here what other think, would it compare favorably to heatercore radiators??? Thanks

Techguy · 11-04-2001, 12:15 PM

as 4 mounting my heater core, it's EASY.
I got 6" #6 threads and usen nylon spacers to mount my fan 2 the HC, the extra threads I used to mount the grill, fan, heater core to the top of my case. very sturdy, and easy as heck.

I have pics if u need them.

revhed · 12-10-2001, 10:53 PM

I was considering a transmittion oil cooler as my rad but decided against it as all the oil coolers I saw had too smaller internal diameter on the pipes used. Whichever u use might want to check and make sure it ain't gonna slow your flow rate too much.

deeznuts · 12-11-2001, 07:40 PM

have you read this yet?
http://www.overclockers.com/articles481/

might answer your questions on cooling, although i don't think the hayden style is actually in there, i am not sure.

deez

Brad · 12-11-2001, 09:02 PM

just get the heater core, they aren't too hard to mount if you use some zipties

08-05-2001, 10:32 PM	#1
Euphoric Green Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 13	Transmission Cooler, or Heatercore I've tried to get this question answered in another post, however, it kind of got off topic, so here it goes again. I'm torn between getting the hayden 677 (5 1/2" x 11" x 3/4) pictured here http://www.delta-transparts.com/stor...ission+coolers and a heatercore style of radiator such as the d-tek or big momma. I'd prefer the Hayden, because of it's looks, and mounting ability, it would also fit perfectly on the top of my case. I know ondaedg, used it in his watercooling setup, so I assume it's good, however, I'd like to here what other think, would it compare favorably to heatercore radiators??? Thanks __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

09-07-2001, 11:46 AM	#2
wolfen Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Just left of Saturn Posts: 5	Just getting into H2O myself Ive read alot about going either way on the type of cooling hardware to use and I think it really doesnt matter on which one you pick.I also just bought a Hayden trans cooler w/2 120mm fans.Mounting it I believe is a little bit harder than the rads but I also plan on putting mine on top of the case.I would like to see some pics of others before I do mine to get some ideas. __________________ 1.4 ghz t-bird A7A 266/256 ddr mem visiontek 32mb gts 12x10x32 burner 5x DVD 40 gb Samsung 7200/ATA100 maze2 w/trans cooler/ehiem 1048

09-07-2001, 08:35 PM	#3
BrianW Cooling Savant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Desert City in California Posts: 631	I have been doing quite a bit of research on the subject myself. I was originally going to go w/ a tranny cooler, until I found out it was Aluminum. Al & Cu do not mix where H2O is involved. I know people swear that w/ proper coolant treatment (such as Antifreeze) you can reduce corrosion, but I don't buy it. Besides the fact that adding that fluid will reduce the coolants ability to remove heat. On another note the heater core rads perform better thatn the tranny ones. If you must have the ease of mounting (like I do), then i would suggest a Black Ice rad. They are a bit pricey but now come with 1/2" if you want and a low pressure drop model. My project should be done inside of two weeks and I will post pics and results when done. E-mail me if you'd like and I'll do whatever I can to help. __________________ Water Cooled Inwin Q500 (Dual Rads: Rad1 = DTEK Pro Core \| Rad2 = Blick Ice Estreme, Hydor L30, Dangerden Maze2, Bay Res Typhoon Reservoir, 1/2 " DD Tygon Thick Wall Hose). Flow: Res, Pump, CPU watervlock, Y into both rads, both rads into res independently. Athlon XP 1800+ (@ 1731 - 150mhz fsb.), on a Asus A7N266-c, and a Radeon 9000 *waiting for RMA'd Saphire 9800 ultra from Newegg)

11-04-2001, 12:15 PM	#7
Techguy Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 130	as 4 mounting my heater core, it's EASY. I got 6" #6 threads and usen nylon spacers to mount my fan 2 the HC, the extra threads I used to mount the grill, fan, heater core to the top of my case. very sturdy, and easy as heck. I have pics if u need them. __________________ My only PC is a PII 333 with 256MB RAM a GeForce2 MX 200, and 30GB's of 7,200rpm ATA/66 goodness. And yes, I know it sucks.

12-11-2001, 09:02 PM	#10
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	just get the heater core, they aren't too hard to mount if you use some zipties __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

09-07-2001, 11:36 PM	#5
redleader Thermophile Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The deserts of Tucson, Az Posts: 1,264	Mounting a heater core isn't that hard. I just ran a bunch of twist ties through the cells and teisted them tight.

12-10-2001, 10:53 PM	#8
revhed Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 4	I was considering a transmittion oil cooler as my rad but decided against it as all the oil coolers I saw had too smaller internal diameter on the pipes used. Whichever u use might want to check and make sure it ain't gonna slow your flow rate too much.

12-11-2001, 07:40 PM	#9
deeznuts Cooling Savant Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: san diego Posts: 142	have you read this yet? http://www.overclockers.com/articles481/ might answer your questions on cooling, although i don't think the hayden style is actually in there, i am not sure. deez

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