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The harder you work a transmission the hotter it will get & additional-power WILL require additional-cooling :shrug:

 

9 out of 10 transmission failures are because of overheating, nevertheless, same as for engines, too cold is bad too :think:

 

Automatic transmissions have an optimum operating temperature range http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/group.php?discussionid=154&do=discuss

 

Running additional cooling via a thermostat is the solution :thumbs:

 

 

 

Mocal Oil Thermostat

 

Please note: You require 3/8" - 10mm hose-tails model

 

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Demontweeks page (More info &/or purchase)

 

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/oil-coolers-accessories/mocal-oil-stat

 

 

Plumbing Diagram

 

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Mocal Oil Thermostat installation

 

(Performed free of charge by "a disabled person who doesn't have public liability insurance".) :rlol:

 

(pic :hi: Delboy52 )

 

(Note: These hard lines look different because they are different.) :shrug:

Pictured; flow-line from Supra 2JZA80-GTE A340E & return-line from Soarer 1UZ-FE A341E in Supra with 1UZ-FE VVT-i & A340E-GTE/GE Hybrid Transmission. :blink:

 

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(Yes, the ends of these hard lines do need more support) :mail: Delboy52

 

 

 

Before up to temp; ATF circulation is via the temperature regulator in radiator only, as OE.

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When up to temp; the stat opens and circulates ATF through both the OE temperature regulator and additional cooler(s).

(pic & edit :hi: Delboy52 )

 

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Single easy-fit cooler mounted to front of air-con condenser.

 

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Two oil-coolers mounted to front of air-con condenser.

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Oil-cooler(s) can be mounted inside n.s. wing if you prefer?

 

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Tip: It might appear counter intuitive to insulate cooling-hoses, nevertheless, using foam pipe-lagging is a rally-car build trick to protect the hoses from chafing in this 'can't be seen' place.

(pic :hi: Delboy52 ) (Available in black too.) ;)

 

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Easy-fit oil cooler kit(s).

 

350 to 400ftlb = :think: OE temp-stabiliser + stat + 1 x cooler.

400 to 500ftlb = :think: OE temp-stabiliser + stat + 2 x coolers + A650E sump.

500 to 600ftlb = :think: OE temp-stabiliser + stat + 3 x coolers + A650E sump + remote filter.

 

With a thermostat fitted it's not possible to over-cool, however, fitting an ATF temperature gauge is the sensible way to learn reality of cooling required! :think:

 

 

Big Sump Mod here. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/group.php?discussionid=207&do=discuss

 

 

Temp Gauge Mod here. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/group.php?discussionid=210&do=discuss

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Row-Aluminum-Remote-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-Auto-Manual-Radiator-Converter-BK-/152365524315?hash=item2379b1655b:g:s4sAAOSwA3dYW2zt

 

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Should you have a shiny aluminium-radiator without the coolant-circuit interface cooler/heater temperature-stabiliser and wish that you had one...

 

Mocal make a pretty one with a Laminova core. :)

 

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorsport/oil-coolers-accessories/mocal-laminova-oil-cooler-water-cooled

 

 

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Laminova info here. :think:

 

http://laminovapro.com/laminova-oil-cooler-information/

 

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