2015-2016 Tech Pack and Base GT350 Cooler Solution Discussion

[GT_Dave]

So, having an always on aftermarket cooler won't be harmful even in cold weather?

I plan to install a switch for both of the pumps. No need to have them on for normal driving in cool weather. Most likely will only use them on the track.

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[lemers]

Manual transmission. It's cold at start-up, it is still warming up, the oil is just cooler. I don't forsee many Shelby owners DD'ing them in 0F weather. Any modern fluid in a manual transmission is extremely fluid above 50F. Heat soak from the 200F+ Engine and 800F+ exhaust will keep it plenty warm.

I'll have the car in Germany at least 2 more winters and it get to 30F regularly in winter with week stints in the 20F.

If I do this, I prefer one where I don't have to turn it on or off, so it automatically comes on or it's always on.

As far as DD, it's my main car; even though I have a junker BMW with no heat. So in winter, I was planning as long as there is no precipitation when temps hit 35F; I'll most likely drive the GT350.

 

[Optimum Performance]

I'll have the car in Germany at least 2 more winters and it get to 30F regularly in winter with week stints in the 20F.

If I do this, I prefer one where I don't have to turn it on or off, so it automatically comes on or it's always on.

As far as DD, it's my main car; even though I have a junker BMW with no heat. So in winter, I was planning as long as there is no precipitation when temps hit 35F; I'll most likely drive the GT350.

Let the tires come up to temp and you will be fine. I just flew back from Munich yesterday.

 

[Side_Pce]

Any Tech owners running Amsoil Super Shift fluid in their trans?

 

[GT_Dave]

Any Tech owners running Amsoil Super Shift fluid in their trans?

Amsoil doesn't even recommend using their Super Shift Synthetic in these Tremec applications. In fact, they state this is not to be used in applications that require Dextron or Mercon fluids. It's not going to keep the cars from going into limp mode, the transmission will still get too hot.

 

[Side_Pce]

Amsoil doesn't even recommend using their Super Shift Synthetic in these Tremec applications. It's not going to keep the cars from going into limp mode, the transmission will still get too hot.

Thanks, wasn't sure but thought id ask.

 

[Hack]

Unlikely. There is too much under car radiant heat.

It might be unlikely in Florida. Does it get below zero there? :cheers:

 

[Optimum Performance]

It might be unlikely in Florida. Does it get below zero there? :cheers:

LOL From the North East, know what cold is. Drove my GT on P-Zeros in below zero weather, nothing cracked or froze up, everything still gets plenty warm.

 

[firestarter2]

LOL From the North East, know what cold is. Drove my GT on P-Zeros in below zero weather, nothing cracked or froze up, everything still gets plenty warm.

Lololol I've been forced to stay in a hotel because of a light snow the weather men missed

 

[Optimum Performance]

Any Tech owners running Amsoil Super Shift fluid in their trans?

Amsoil doesn't even recommend using their Super Shift Synthetic in these Tremec applications. In fact, they state this is not to be used in applications that require Dextron or Mercon fluids. It's not going to keep the cars from going into limp mode, the transmission will still get too hot.

BG Synrco Shift II is designed to replace ATF in Manual transmissions. They recommend it. It will run cooler because it is designed for the application, unlike ATF. I do not know if it will eliminate the temperature issue all together but it's a lot cheaper than a cooler and if nothing else it will make it shift better and the fluid will not break down like the ATF does.

 

[SchultzLT1]

Pump comes today and just ordered the BG fluid from [MENTION=22413]Optimum Performance[/MENTION] this morning. Install will probably start Wednesday and hopefully have the car back on the road for pre-track testing mid next week.

 

[Hack]

LOL From the North East, know what cold is. Drove my GT on P-Zeros in below zero weather, nothing cracked or froze up, everything still gets plenty warm.

When I was driving my 2015 GT year round the transmission still wasn't fully warm 5 miles down the road when I was getting onto the interstate. Now add a cooler - I'm just saying that I'm not as confident as you. You also have no reason to worry about your transmission not warming up during driving any more now that you are in Florida. I do.

 

[TRACK CRAZY GT350]

Pump comes today and just ordered the BG fluid from @Optimum Performance this morning. Install will probably start Wednesday and hopefully have the car back on the road for pre-track testing mid next week.

Are there any reports of having a trans cooler installed and the car going into limp mode because the differential over heats?

 

[GT_Dave]

Are there any reports of having a trans cooler installed and the car going into limp mode because the differential over heats?

There is no differential temperature sensor on the Tech Pack cars, so the computer doesn't monitor the rear end.

 

[JN66]

There is no differential temperature sensor on the Tech Pack cars, so the computer doesn't monitor the rear end.

Very true.

Funny though (and maybe this has been explained already) but we can get an 'error' code for our read diff overheating. Fellas at the dealership pulled it up after a track day and limp mode occurred and boy were we all confused.

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