After I made my list, I noticed the most expensive things were the pump and new (and higher quality IMO) trans oil. This makes me curious as to what is in fords kit for $700 since the pump is not included, and I'm sure the fluid isn't either. Also, the switch is included with the recommended...
Here is a quick parts list, if you add in the misc stuff it's a little over $500, but some people may have things like the teflon tape laying around. You can always use different coolers or a cheaper mocal pump. Tilton also makes a pump that is $20 less but not rated for continuous (2+ hour)...
I took lots of detailed pictures in the process, and shortly after my phone broke, so I lost all my notes and pictures. I'm trying to get the phone working again and hopefully then I can detail it all out.
Sure thing. I have my coolers on a manual switch. Since my fluid change to BG SynchoShift my trans temps rarely get above 180 without the cooler on even when driving for an hour+. The thermostatic switch that comes with the Weldon 9200 doesn't even click on until 196.
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I think it can be located anywhere, but nearest the outlet side of the trans is ideal I would think. Putting this switch in and depending on that means it will turn on at 196 degrees and stay on until 163. That's going to run non-stop. With my poor man manual switch I turn it on immediately upon...
It was the last run of the day so I was pushing pretty hard, also, on the previous run I forgot to turn the cooler on right away. The temp came down immediately on the cool down lap. Still a long ways away from limp mode. Some people see 240's just street driving without the coolers.
I agree. My Tilton pump is rsted at 1.7 gpm. I did that in place of mocal because of the continuous duty rating. On a 73 and sunny day my highest trans temp was 203. This is running 3/8 lines.
It's interesting that the flow rate of the Weldon 9200 is so low. Around 30-32gph. This is much different than the 1.5-2.1gpm that those of us who created our own solution assumed. Also, that recommended pump is $429 + $695 kit + 150? Lines and fittings + $100 new oil?. I'm fine with my <$500...
I'm not upset about it at all. The 350/R has 3 model years out already. The Camaro still isn't even up on their website. This is just natural progressive competition. The 500 should be the next step. Whatever you buy will always be old news in a few years.
I like the ZL1, I would consider...
Change the oil every 13.6 miles for the first 32,000 miles. Never exceed 1000RPM.
No really, just drive it, it'll be fine. You don't need a special break in routine. Just always make sure th engine is warmed up, but that's universal. Also, this may throw some people up in arms but....the oil...