T1 sway bar kit special c5 transmission oil cooler. Fortunately, weve got fluid coolers for just about any autorelated. An aftermarket transmission cooler can keep your transmission from getting too hot, helping you get the best performance and long life out of it. This is the easiest method i have found for installing a transmission cooler into your vehicle to imporve transmission cooling and fixprevent transmission overheating. Run transmission cooler lines parallel with the enginetransmission package all the way to the radiator or transmission cooler. Corvette c5 owners manual automatic transmission fluid about the author this article was written by the it still works team, copy edited and fact checked through a multipoint auditing system, in efforts to ensure our readers only receive the best information. This means you can just bolt up the whole factory loaded six speed carrier to your automatic transmission and get instant performance. This lower temperature will keep your transmission operating smoothly under even the most stressful of conditions. Find great deals on ebay for c5 corvette transmission and c5 corvette automatic transmission. Chevrolet performance c5 transmission oil cooler kit jegs. You will need to remove the inner fender liners and one of the fuel tank shield bolts to mount the coolers in place. This will not fit the 2001 2004 corvettes that use the quick disconnect transmission cooler line fittings.
The special designed electric oil pump is designed to direct transmission fluid through the cooler to regulate transmission temperatures in hd applications. Find information on maintenance, service schedules, tires, finishes, wiper blades, and parts on the chevrolette c5 corvette. The fittings are 14 pipe into the case and from the factory are 516 steel tube with double flare like brake and fuel lines on the end. Z06 corvette drm transmission cooler installation youtube. Dewitts c5 corvette performance radiators not only fit properly, but their highefficiency design yields maximum heat exchange and will keep your engine cool and running safely. Shop services picture for category shop services c5 cooling picture. If you are considering a transmission cooler, you may have questions.
This is our hd aluminum radiator for the 1997 2004 c5 corvette with a 6 speed manual transmission and 1997 2000 corvettes with automatic transmission. Our inventory selection includes ls1 t56 6speed transmissions, carbon fiber driveshafts, and z06. We offer powerglide, th400 and 4l80e conversions that. Ford aod transmission installation and swapping guide by diy. C5 corvette transmission fittings dewitts direct fit aluminum.
The a97el model features a 7plate aluminum engine oil cooler eocmounted on the left driver side. The only way to get the shifter bushings from chevrolet is to purchase the entire shifter box assembly. We can also provide other rear axle ratios as well as c5 transmissions, rear axles and transaxles, in both automatic and manual versions as well as camaro versions which go in the conventional position right behind the. Count on zip corvette for the best quality corvette parts available for your 19972004 corvette. This lg motorsports designed system was developed along side our world challenge corvette race cars to meet the. The metal lines add to the cooler capacity of your transmission and rubber lines tend to hold the heat in. With something as sophisticated as a transmission, an ounce of prevention is definitely worth a pound of cure. People have automatics for many reasons, some of which are. C5 corvette transmission fittings posted on may, 2018 by tom dewitt in 2001, gm changed the transmission cooler mid model year. This article applies to c5, c6 and c7 corvette 19972015. C6 fitting for a transmission cooler ford muscle cars tech. New listing manual trans main shaft sealtransmission rear output shaft seal fits corvette fits. C5 corvette transmission fittings dewitts direct fit. Beginning in 1997, the c5 corvettes 6speed manual and automatic gearboxes were attached to the rear differential at the back of the car.
Frequently asked questions about transmission coolers. Fs manual transmission cooler c5 corvetteforum chevrolet. C6 customers can do this as well, or you can mount in the rear of the car brackets not supplied. One way to identify which model you have is look at the retaining nut holding the cooler in the tank. Patentpending aluminum casting 356t6 alloy fins allow for cooling. C5 and c6 corvette manual transmission repair woes explained. Our c5 corvette transmission oil cooler kit is one such gm racing bred component. How to change c5 corvette transmission fluid it still runs. Innovative plate and fin design generates internal turbulence for exceptional heat transfer. Unlike the c4 corvette, the c5 uses identical rear differentials, or carriers, for both the manual and automatic transmissions.
All products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble. Transmission cooler for c4 mustang forums at stangnet. Another important consideration with an aod swap is the manual shift linkage and column shift versus floor shift. Huge brand selection at low prices automatic transmission oil cooler citroen c5 saloon. Trans cooler installed and works great here are the parts i used. Designed for use on 19972004 corvettes equipped with 6 speed manual transmission, this kit will lower your transmissions average operating temperature. Chevrolet corvette manual transmission assembly overhaul kit. For c5 corvettes we suggest mounting the coolers inside the rear fender liners.
We take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. Ok, so i was telling this guy about my last track day, and how it was hard for me to. For chevy camaro 19671977 hayden 405 ultracool transmission oil cooler kit. This is a discussion on transmission cooler on a manual. Dec 10, 2007 installing and wiring a doug rippie motorsport transmission cooler in my 2001 z06 corvette. Automatic transmission cooler9 out of 10 automatic transmission failures are caused by overheated transmission fluid. Transmission cooler the model i was eyeballing, since it would look better than a black one, is the. Transmission oil cooler kit part number 12480080 this transmission oil cooler is the gm performance cooler for all 97 to 04 c5,z06 manual transmission corvettes, this is a good winter project. Overheated fluid is a recipe for automotive disaster.
If you use your corvette for towing, drag racing or auto crossing, you need the protection of a flexalite transmission oil cooler. Chevrolet performances c5 transmission oil cooler kit is intended for cars equipped with a sixspeed manual transmission and has been updated for use on z06 and exportmodel c5 corvettes. Apr 01, 2001 the c5 corvette obeys the same laws of physics other. Lg motorsports difftrans cooler install the most powerful headers on the planet brought to you by lg motorsports 9724291963 parts inventory fab kit. We have been doing upgrades and rebuilds on r154 and other toyota transmissions for a long time, and one thing we have noticed is that the elevated horsepower level people are running these days creates a lot of heat in the transmission, which leads to excessive wear, and can even cause major failures. That said, the units in the corvette are pretty stocky. Torque converter nuts, fits a4ld c3 c4 c5 c6 aod e4od heavy duty 3824x0.
The tci maxcool transmission cooler is the most effective way to keep your transmission cool and extend its durability and performance. We offer bolt in tr6060 conversions for the c5 that utilizes the factory differential. In 2001, gm changed the transmission cooler mid model year. Installing and wiring a doug rippie motorsport transmission cooler in my 2001 z06 corvette. The transcool patentpending fin cooling system is uniquely designed to transmit heat from the inner fins to the outer fins, thus dissipating heat from the dodge turbo diesel manual transmission. Rooneys first assignment was as development engineer on the c5 manual transmission clutch, so he has an indepth historical perspective on all the proverbial gear changes over the years. Jul 29, 2019 this is the easiest method i have found for installing a transmission cooler into your vehicle to imporve transmission cooling and fixprevent transmission overheating. I change out manual transmission fluid at 25,000 mile intervals and ive never had a transmission wear out. New listing manual trans main shaft seal transmission rear output shaft seal fits corvette fits. Maintenance schedule for c5 corvette see what chevrolet. According to gm the factory fill is good for the life of the car. Corvette c5 differential replacement and auto transmission, front mounted ebtcmbpmv antiskid servo this is only a guide we do not recommend taking on such a task unless you are qualified, have proper tools and help.
Finally changed my transmission fluid warning lots of pics. Example im the original owner of a 5speed 2005 civic that has over 473,000 miles amsoil synthetic synchromesh transmission fluid every 25k and still gets 45 mpg highway synthetic motor oil since 500 miles, changed at 5k intervals. Lg motorsports developed this larger, high efficiency cooler to replace the oem z51 cooler on the stingray to help aid in further cooling of high transmission temperatures. This includes hydraulic oil coolers, transmission fluid coolers, power steering oil coolers, and much more. Our cooler not only increases the surface area, but also increases capacity of the oil in the system and gives you a much more efficienct design to boot.
Automatic transmission oil cooler for citron c5 iii estate. As far as im aware, gm has no published service interval for any c5 manual transmission fluid changes. Unlike traditional rearwheel drive cars that have the driveshaft behind the engine and transmission, the c5s is located between the engine and transmission. This eliminates any chance of leakage and is much safer. C3 c4 c5 c6 corvette 19682012 automatic transmission cooler. Automatic transmission oil cooler for citron c5 iii saloon. At this time, the connection fitting switched from the old flare tube and nut to a newer metric quick connect fitting.
All aluminum construction with a heavy duty 2row core with 1. Audi s4 tip to 6 speed transmission conversion swap kit. May, 2018 in 2001, gm changed the transmission cooler mid model year. Here is a before video showing how hot my transmission temps get on my stock 98 c5 corvette a4. Whether youre maintaining or upgrading your 5th generation corvette, our selection of c5 corvette shifter and transmission parts is unsurpassed.
The tci maxcool transmission coolers utilize a special plate and fin design, which reduces transmission temperatures by 33% over tubestyle transmission coolers. Designed for use on 19972004 corvettes equipped with 6 speed manual transmission, this kit will lower your transmission s average operating temperature. You car will benefit from a stall converter if you drag race or street race. Jeremy, fyi our manual transmissions dont have filters. Sports car enthusiasts, including other corvette drivers, will shun on you for getting the slush box over the stick. Check out the questions, below, to find out more about transmission coolers. Tci transmission coolers for your 199820 chevy c5 c6 corvette. Jan 24, 2014 rooneys first assignment was as development engineer on the c5 manual transmission clutch, so he has an indepth historical perspective on all the proverbial gear changes over the years.