Tech Pack Transmission Cooler Install - Success!

[montreal ponies]

Just curious as to how much noise does the pump make ? :shrug:

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[Sprintamx]

Just curious as to how much noise does the pump make ? :shrug:

The pump is not quiet, but it's not particularly noisy either. Because I have it "hard" mounted to metal the sound is transmitted into the cabin more so I think than if I had a more isolated or insulated setup. But, it is not particularly loud and I can only hear it when the car is not moving. Since I only use it when I'm on track, I never hear it when in use and on the move.

This first phase was to address the on-track overheating issue. If more data comes in that fluid cooling is advisable during daily operating conditions and I then elect to wire a switch into the cabin or wire the pump into an ignition source, the sound/vibration could become an issue. For the time being, it is a non-issue.

 

[AGGT350]

With the right desire, this is one of those projects that you really can use to learn your way around basic mechanical processes. But, you'll have to challenge some comfort zones . . .

I would still be like :eyebulge:

 

[arsenalrocks]

how do you turn on the pump?
and is it possible to trigger the pump based on fluid temp?

 

[Sprintamx]

I installed a toggle switch inside the engine bay: pump is turned on/off for track duty.

An inline thermo switch can be installed through one of the line fittings. I haven't taken that step at this point, but it makes sense to do so.

 

[montreal ponies]

I installed a toggle switch inside the engine bay: pump is turned on/off for track duty.

An inline thermo switch can be installed through one of the line fittings. I haven't taken that step at this point, but it makes sense to do so.

Definately would be interested in a thermo switch so i wouldn't have to worry about it.
Hope Ford offers that option with their kit #2.

 

[Sprintamx]

Definately would be interested in a thermo switch so i wouldn't have to worry about it.
Hope Ford offers that option with their kit #2.

I didn't investigate a temp controlled approach given my very focused purpose and tight timeline when I jumped into this. But, the only real question is to decide at what temp you'd want the pump to activate and install a swtich accordingly. Very generalized ad hoc data from posters on this forum suggests 190 - 200 F could be the threshold, but that's pure guesswork.

 

[CoolTech]

YOu need to be careful about "just" using a simple temperature switch. The issue with these is threshold on/off issues which can destroy your pump. You need something a little more sophisticated with a temperature setting for "on" and "off".

 

[Sprintamx]

YOu need to be careful about "just" using a simple temperature switch. The issue with these is threshold on/off issues which can destroy your pump. You need something a little more sophisticated with a temperature setting for "on" and "off".

Agreed. This is another reason I stayed focused on installing the system in a very use-specific way. While the OE mechanical pump is always on, the Mocal pump is not rated for continuous use, and I certainly don't know what the lower and upper temp thresholds should be for effective cycling on/off of the pump in this application. So, I took the simplest route necessary for the moment.

 

[ducatismo]

Agreed. This is another reason I stayed focused on installing the system in a very use-specific way. While the OE mechanical pump is always on, the Mocal pump is not rated for continuous use, and I certainly don't know what the lower and upper temp thresholds should be for effective cycling on/off of the pump in this application. So, I took the simplest route necessary for the moment.

This is awesome! Ordered the pump and FP cooler kit (not the entire kit-just the parts I needed). Really glad you don't have to remove the front bumper and splitter.

Right now I have a Shelby aftermarket scoop that I'll probably have to remove to make room for the lines. I don't have access to a lift so would it be impossible to install on jacks alone?

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