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Old 11-21-2011, 02:11 PM
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Default Trans oil cooler - plumbing, filter?

Took a really quick look but don't have time to mock up before I make sure I have everything needed - I see there is a T fitting included - are there 2 scavenge lines or 2 feeds?

Has anyone used an in-line filter on the scavenge side? Seems like a good idea. Looking to use a "coarse" one (filters down to .050") since the 149 micron ones seem like they will clog regularly (pain to replace the screen). Any thoughts?

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Never heard of a filter on a trans or diff cooler setup. Which setup did you go with?
Old 11-22-2011, 11:12 AM
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I've used these on several cars in the past and have never found them to get clogged up.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-230306ERL/
Let's put it this way if it's clogged, you've got bigger issues.
I put them in line to help try to save the pump if something does go wrong.
It's just a screen, you could probably go to a hardware store and find a more coarse screen if you felt the one that came with it was too restrictive.
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Ahhh... the "saving the pump" part makes sense.
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Filter saved our pump. Gasket material used in a rebuild clogged the filter.......was doing a fluid change and used the pump to cycle the old out........barely got a trickle.......pulled the filter and it was PACKED with rubber chunks.

Always use a filter.............

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