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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-17-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

No tuner here Dave, so I assume my settings are stock. I also don't exceed 30mph in low range, but have driven 60-80 miles in low range several times (saline valley road). Aside from lower tranny...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-10-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

Reading KTMRIDER's post reminded me about the low-range option. I almost always go into low-range on steep and twisty grades. The noticeably reduces tranny temps. Even on some very steep and long...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-06-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

FWIW, I switched to amsoil synthetic tranny fluid in my 06 about 3 years ago. I did notice a decline in tranny temps of about 5-10deg. Any decline is welcome, but it was modest.

Also, I've got...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-13-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

I have followed this thread for some time somewhat perplexed as I have never seen the sort of temps that you guys talk about despite pulling a 10,000 # trailer in the middle of TX Summers. I admit I...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-04-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

Dave,
I had zylstra do the air box mod and the air scoop for me on Friday. They have a nice facility and it was a good experience. I told them in advance that I had a time constraint and had to be...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-28-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

Any idea on the time and cost to install? I've been fairly satisfied with my engine and trans temps (I do have a MagHytec trans pan), but excess heat is the enemy of all things mechanical and...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-28-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

Wanted to revive this important topic......

As John noted, interference with air-flow is a major cause of high operating temps.

IMHO, the design of the aluminess front bumper is a significant...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-02-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,146
Posted By EMrider
Re: Transmission Temperature

Please let us know what you find out.

Those tranny temps do seem above normal. I thought that all of our SMBs came with large tranny coolers too? :b7:

On hot days when climbing long grades,...
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