what’s the best trans cooler to buy?

[fabandfirewood]

we got a 92 k2500 and need a cooler, what models and brands have y’all had the most success with?

 

[HeavyAsAChevy]

we got a 92 k2500 and need a cooler, what models and brands have y’all had the most success with?

You could buy one new………..orrrrr go to a pick and pull, and get one for cheap that works just as well. That’s what we did with my moms excursion. We went and got a 6.0 transmission cooler and it works just fine. I know there are other people here who have done the same on these trucks.

 

[MrPink]

If you buy a used one flush it out completely. If you want a new one look into the Tru-Cool 40k coolers there is a guy that makes/modifies the hood latch brackets to fit them with all stock components (condensor, radiator, etc.).

 

[fabandfirewood]

thanks, we definitely buy new. i’m dumb and should of worded it better. i meant aftermarket coolers and not from other trucks. tho i might try the 6.0 one.

 

[df2x4]

If you don't want to deal with moving anything to fit the giant TruCool 40K, the TruCool M7B is a decent upgrade over the factory AUX cooler and will fit in the same spot with just some minor trimming of the factory brackets and a couple fitting adapters. Thread on that here:

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-factory-auxiliary-trans-cooler-upgrade.18104/

The TruCool M7B is the exact same product as the B&Ms mentioned in the OP, even made by the same company. Just much less expensive.

 

[fabandfirewood]

i think ill try a cloned tru cool 40k. its like 100 bucks cheaper and i cant tell that anything is different.

 

[Wgrainy]

Any stacked plate design. Most efficient. B&M makes good ones.

 

[Frank Enstein]

This one

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70274

used to be my go to but with the prices now just pound the biggest one in that will fit.

 

[Frank Enstein]

I use the A/C condenser from my first dually as the trans cooler on my Firebird.

 

[Supercharged111]

If you don't want to deal with moving anything to fit the giant TruCool 40K, the TruCool M7B is a decent upgrade over the factory AUX cooler and will fit in the same spot with just some minor trimming of the factory brackets and a couple fitting adapters. Thread on that here:

https://www.gmt400.com/threads/how-to-factory-auxiliary-trans-cooler-upgrade.18104/

The TruCool M7B is the exact same product as the B&Ms mentioned in the OP, even made by the same company. Just much less expensive.

This looks exactly like what I got from the junkyard, manufactured by Long just like the original. Biggest cooler you can fit on stock mounts without interfering with the center core support bracket. I can't see the need for anything bigger.