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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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http://www.blitz-na.com/Blitz_Aftcooler.htm


Unless this is for manual users too....then never mind....but I am pretty sure that looks like a automatic tranny cooler


And no it wont fit a xA just incase one of you guys ask
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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xB looks scary with out the front bumper
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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OK, and now for what may be a dumb question: Whats the point? I've never seen one of these before, nor have I ever had a tranny overheat. So what is it for? :oops:
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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Exactly that....to keep your tranny and tranny fluid cool to let it last longer and such....personally I think they are great investments even for a daily driver car
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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just got goose bumps......

there's a supercharger under that xB's hood. :D :D




i know they've been around for awhile, but i still giggle like a girl every time i see it.

that would also help explain the need for the cooler.
at least blitz hides them behind the bumper, remember the pics from the japan car show where the coolers where hanging on the outside of the bumper...
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dgHotLava
just got goose bumps......

there's a supercharger under that xB's hood. :D :D




i know they've been around for awhile, but i still giggle like a girl every time i see it.

that would also help explain the need for the cooler.
at least blitz hides them behind the bumper, remember the pics from the japan car show where the coolers where hanging on the outside of the bumper...

The reason they put them out there so they can get maximum cooling
Old Jun 8, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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I want that set up on my xB.... but I have heard that the supercharger by blitz isnt worth it.....
Old Jun 9, 2004 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by satanisanerd734
I want that set up on my xB.... but I have heard that the supercharger by blitz isnt worth it.....

Then dont get it....just get the auto tranny cooler then
Old Jun 9, 2004 | 12:26 AM
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They also put them out there to show them off. I wouldn't think the xB really needs a tranny cooler unless you're putting it under some heavy stress, like forced induction or towing...
Old Jun 9, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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They also put them out there to show them off. I wouldn't think the xB really needs a tranny cooler unless you're putting it under some heavy stress, like forced induction or towing...

If you want a longer living tranny and a whole lot smoother shifts yea its worth getting....but I dont know about putting it right there in front of the radiator...I would think more like closer to the tranny under the car
Old Jun 9, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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I Use to install these when I worked for U-Haul.

That little super charger under the hood is the main reason you would want to run the cooler. You are now running more power than the tranny is use to and will heat up faster and get hotter. Helps increase the life of the tranny.

As for placing in front, that is a standard place. Just like the radiator it needs air to keep it cool.
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Did you install it yourself? Also, I have an injen intake, and put between 2500-3000 miles per month. Would this help?
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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I've never installed an after-market tranny cooler, but $480 for the cooler, fittings, and lines seems like a lot of money to me!
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Workbox
Did you install it yourself? Also, I have an injen intake, and put between 2500-3000 miles per month. Would this help?

Yea and personally I think they would help even if you drove a normal amount of miles every month
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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These transmission coolers are made for cars that are towed long distances, not ones with average use.

When you see people driving an RV, and they have a car in-tow for them to use once they get to their destination, they usually have a transmission cooler added to their vehicle so it stays cool and doesn't wear down when they're technically not even driving the vehicle.

There's no reason to add one to a daily-driven average car, even if you're able to bump up the hp in your Scion to 150...But if you tend to drive long distances at a continuous high speed, then it might be a good idea.
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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and whats ATF stand for?
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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and whats ATF stand for?
Automatic Transmission something....i dunno what the "F" stands for
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WagenMaster
These transmission coolers are made for cars that are towed long distances, not ones with average use.

When you see people driving an RV, and they have a car in-tow for them to use once they get to their destination, they usually have a transmission cooler added to their vehicle so it stays cool and doesn't wear down when they're technically not even driving the vehicle.

There's no reason to add one to a daily-driven average car, even if you're able to bump up the hp in your Scion to 150...But if you tend to drive long distances at a continuous high speed, then it might be a good idea.
No, they are made for cars that are going to be TOWING something.

You can get one at Uhaul for $46 bucks and about $45 for installation. Getting one put on the Grand Caravan along with the Tow hitch. Might be nice on the Box if you're really ****, but really not needed.

And ATF is Automatic Transmission Fluid, the red stuff.
Old Jun 10, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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id rock it if i had the money...
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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50 bucks for a better cooler isnt bad to me, it may not be 100% needed BUT if it could even remotely prolong the life of the tranny it is worth it..considering the tranny is such a critical piece

I guess ive been one of those unlucky folk who have had bad experiances with trannies in some cars lol



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