B&M SuperCooler 70264 out of stock. What about the 70268?

[Endlessblockades]

Disclaimer - I didn't do an exhaustive search, but even Summit's site says the 70264 that everyone seems to use will ship again in August and Bezos doesn't have any either. Any issues with running the thinner and somewhat cheaper 70268? I had planned on the 64, but I feel like I should do something before the summer season gets fully underway. I have quite a few trips planned and the tranny can run pretty hot under stress. The main difference seems to be 13,000 BTU vs 14,400 BTU and the thickness. I think I'm answering my own question here the more I think about it....

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-70268#overview

TIA.

 

[alumarine]

I'm running a Tru-Cool LDP4454 13,000 BTU and my temps are always good even when towing my 3200 lb trailer.

 

[JoeT4R]

I mean I bought and installed the 70268 because that is what I was advised by my friend who worked at 4WP at the time. I don't know if there is any advantage of having the 68 over the 64, or vice versa, but what I can tell you is that I've had amazing results with my 68. I wish I had a way to read my trans temps before installing the cooler, but I didn't. I do now, and with the cooler installed my ATF temps run from 150-170 with regular driving. Highway speeds and inclines cause temps to fluctuate differently but nothing terribly high. On extreme hot days and hard driving/4WD, I've seen temps to 200 but not much higher than that.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Cool - thanks. Gonna get on this.

I got it up 249 degrees climbing in the desert recently. Not gonna let that happen again.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

B&M SuperCooler 70264 out of stock. What about the 70268?

I’m using a tru-cool.


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[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

will you be running it in line with the stock atf cooler? if yes, then the 70268 should be ok. if you're bypassing the stock atf cooler, i would get the bigger cooler. i think at the back of the box of the B&M cooler, there is a chart on the recommended sizing of the atf cooler.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Try Jegs, or even EBay. Have been using it for 12 years, only seen temps above 200f twice. Mount as close to the condenser as possible for efficient cooling.

 

[T4R2014]

I'm running a Tru-Cool LDP4454 13,000 BTU and my temps are always good even when towing my 3200 lb trailer.

That is a better cooler too.

 

[bigtooona]

Not sure if you or anyone on this would be interested, but I picked up a 70264 a few years ago with the intent of installing it and never did. Out of the box but the bag with all the hardware is still sealed. Willing to sell to anyone that would actually use it.

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[Endlessblockades]

Not sure if you or anyone on this would be interested, but I picked up a 70264 a few years ago with the intent of installing it and never did. Out of the box but the bag with all the hardware is still sealed. Willing to sell to anyone that would actually use it.

If you were local, I would def consider it, but shipping from VA etc seems like trouble.

Looking at the Tru-Cool now and have gone down a trick hose, clamp and fitting rabbit hole......damn it.

 

[bigtooona]

If you were local, I would def consider it, but shipping from VA etc seems like trouble.

Looking at the Tru-Cool now and have gone down a trick hose, clamp and fitting rabbit hole......damn it.

Ha ha, no worries. I sell stuff on eBay some and the shipping isn't a big deal, probably $10-15 flat rate from USPS priority, so no hassle for me to ship it if that's your concern.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Ha ha, no worries. I sell stuff on eBay some and the shipping isn't a big deal, probably $10-15 flat rate from USPS priority, so no hassle for me to ship it if that's your concern.

Probably gonna get something else, but DM or post a price - maybe we can find a buyer.....

 

[CT135]

Are you running the cooler in line with radiator or bypassing?

I mean I bought and installed the 70268 because that is what I was advised by my friend who worked at 4WP at the time. I don't know if there is any advantage of having the 68 over the 64, or vice versa, but what I can tell you is that I've had amazing results with my 68. I wish I had a way to read my trans temps before installing the cooler, but I didn't. I do now, and with the cooler installed my ATF temps run from 150-170 with regular driving. Highway speeds and inclines cause temps to fluctuate differently but nothing terribly high. On extreme hot days and hard driving/4WD, I've seen temps to 200 but not much higher than that.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

The TruCool I have is the 4589. It’s the low pressure drop model.


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[Endlessblockades]

The TruCool I have is the 4589. It’s the low pressure drop model.


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That LPD4589 looks pretty nice. Did you use the hose that came with the kit for the '11/32 hose barb'? Does that fit our hard lines?


I recently put in a new radiator, so I'm OK with series or bypass - what would you recommend?

 

[JoeT4R]

Are you running the cooler in line with radiator or bypassing?

Bypassing. I’ll attach some photos here, though they may not be great

 

[Bad Luck]

That LPD4589 looks pretty nice. Did you use the hose that came with the kit for the '11/32 hose barb'? Does that fit our hard lines?


I recently put in a new radiator, so I'm OK with series or bypass - what would you recommend?

I have the same cooler (TruCool 4589) I used 3/8" ID hose and bypassed the radiator. The LPD operates similar to a thermostat but based on viscosity/pressure rather than temperature. Temperature/viscosity/pressure all change according to temperature so it's just a different way of determining if the fluid needs to be cooled or not. I haven't had any issues this way, but I live in the south where it doesn't freeze much during winter.

 

[CT135]

Bypassing. I’ll attach some photos here, though they may not be great

Awesome, good to see temps that low with your cooler bypassing the rad. I don't have a tranny temp gauge but am running a trucool 4590 (11x11x1.5). Its a crazy big cooler but not seeing temps still can make me uneasy. After seeing your numbers i'm pretty sure i'm always ok towing in the summer.

 

[Endlessblockades]

Awesome, good to see temps that low with your cooler bypassing the rad. I don't have a tranny temp gauge but am running a trucool 4590 (11x11x1.5). Its a crazy big cooler but not seeing temps still can make me uneasy. After seeing your numbers i'm pretty sure i'm always ok towing in the summer.

That's a big boy for sure & 48 plates. A lot of the 45XX series LPD coolers are hard to find in stock right now, but that one is available. I can't easily locate a 4589. Did you mount it on the pass side of condenser?

Edit - I like that the Tru-Cool stuff appears to be made in Canada by Dana/Spicer.

 

[CT135]

That's a big boy for sure & 48 plates. A lot of the 45XX series LPD coolers are hard to find in stock right now, but that one is available. I can't easily locate a 4589. Did you mount it on the pass side of condenser?

Edit - I like that the Tru-Cool stuff appears to be made in Canada by Dana/Spicer.

Image isn’t uploading I guess. Basically installed it front and center and had to modify the hood latch mount.
This was the best place I could fit it. Had to cut off the bottom mount for it to bolt up but its been fine getting beat up off road for 15,000 miles so i'm happy.