Mishimoto Transmission Oil Cooler Upgrade - Ford 7.3

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Upgrading the OEM transmission oil cooler on your Ford 7.3 Powerstroke diesel truck is one of the best upgrades you can do. The OEM cooler is tiny and is known for not being able to keep the transmission oil cool during heavy towing and hauling. I upgraded to the Mishimoto oil cooler and noticed a significant decrease in transmission oil temperatures!
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[@TheBTRGarage]

*More 7.3 Powerstroke diesel upgrades! This is probably the BEST upgrade I've done to my F250 so far. The Mishimoto cooler significantly reduced the transmission oil temps!*

[@06basecobaltls17]

What before and after temps did you see pulling the same load?

[@dillonbailey5546]

Where is the video showing temperature comparisons?

[@conthefruiter]

@@dillonbailey5546 nnm

[@conthefruiter]

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[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I slip a piece of cardboard from the box in there to protect the AC condensor during the install. Those fins are so easily bent from the inside when doing this and that blocks some of the airflow.

[@25XP1]

I installed this trans cooler last year and couldn’t be happier. Towing my enclosed trailer during summer months I typically see 160’s on temps. Towing from Ca to Ne highest I got to was right about 200, briefly coming out of Reno. Great upgrade, great video.

[@myleshansel7950]

I've done 3 of the 6.0L coolers, and I find it much easier removing the grill and bumper, it's 6 bolts for the bumper and 4 screws for the grill. At what point did you realize the passenger side mounting tab was bent. or to me it looked bent. I know my way of doing it adds more labor but it gives you so much more room to work.

[@TheBTRGarage]

That's good to know! I thought about removing the bumper/grill but just gave it a shot according to the Mishimoto instructions. I noticed the bent mounting tab before I started working on the truck, but after the scene in the video.

[@894charlie]

I've done a few and have seriously considered removing the bumper and grill since those little fins cut me up every time. I bleed on every one. Lol.

[@murphtahoe1]

Doing this next week. Cool video and I’m glad it actually decreased your trans temps!

[@TheBTRGarage]

Awesome! I'd be curious how it impacts your truck temps as well. It made a big difference for mine when towing, probably the most significant upgrade I've done.

[@chaddd6739]

Thanks for the awesome video! Just installed today and it went smooth with all your tips. I've now done the tow mirrors and this...next will be exhaust :)

[@TheBTRGarage]

Nice! Glad the video was helpful, I think the Mishimoto trans cooler was one of the best upgrades I've done, makes a big difference!

[@davidthomastheinventor]

One thing to consider is that if you use the fancy hoses that are 3/8 at one end and half inch at the other, it might become complicated if one of the hoses blows when you are on a trip. If, on the other hand, you use a 3/8 hose, connected to an adapter, then to a half inch hose, you can get the necessary replacements at any auto parts store.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Great point!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Keep in mind that would restrict the flow somewhat.

[@phovan]

From doing the Mishimoto on my 1999 I would say step 1 should be remove the front Bumper. I did it after removing the stock cooler to get the Mishi bolted in and it was soo much easier.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Yea I bet it was much easier that way. Good idea!

[@ThePalominasPiper]

About to add this to my 99. Removing the bumper seems to be a common comment. I’ll take your suggestion! Thank you!

[@por15canada48]

You skipped an important step that's not easily figured out. The two cooler hoses are held into a double plastic retainer that's not easily visible or accessible. Without opening both retainers you'll be pulling forever to get the cooler out.

[@claycarley9201]

Awesome vid. I started collecting parts before the Mishimoto kit, but will be installing the 6.0 cooler on my '00 F-350 soon. I see you have the added cooler in the radiator, my truck is older and does not have that. At slow speeds there's not much cooling for my trans right now.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks! This was probably the single best upgrade I've done so far, made a huge difference in trans temps (lower obviously!).

[@huntermetting1121]

I’m thinking about getting this transmission oil cooler for my 7.3 but I’ve seen a lot of bad reviews online saying that Mishimoto products start to go bad very quickly and then their customer service isn’t very good either

[@TheBTRGarage]

No issues with mine and still going strong. I have some mishimoto parts on my race car too, never had any problems with them personally.

[@huntermetting1121]

@@TheBTRGarage ok that assures me more, I couldn’t find reviews for that specific product but if it’s been good for you for about 4 years now then it ought to be pretty good

[@thomasbarlow4223]

Trying to climb through the Smoky mountains in my 2001 e450 shuttle bus pulling a 26 ft enclosed trailer I had to stop by a junkyard and get a second transmission cooler because my truck was not liking it at all

[@Fred_Durst1]

did you install them both in series?

[@JDM850]

Why will nobody show how to remove the lower factory plow bracket mount, or crash bar that is held in place by 3 bolts on each side with round flat heads??? Mine just turn in place. Vice grips are kinda working to hold heads while I use an impact.

[@councilquirks6601]

YOU MAKE GREAT VIDEOS.....AND THIS ONE IS VERY GOOD.....HOWEVER.....THIS VIDEO HAD TOO MANY COMMERCIALS IN IT.....YES.....I KNOW COMMERCIALS MAKE MONEY.....BUT THIS WAS A BIT MUCH.....BUT.....THANKS FOR MAKING THE VIDEO.....

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for the comments! Unfortunately I do not have much control over the ads :( If they were mid-video ads I can turn those off I believe.

[@councilquirks6601]

@@TheBTRGarage YES.....THEY WERE MID-VIDEO.....

[@mablizza]

@@councilquirks6601 YOU KNOW YOU CAN USE AN AD-BLOCKER RIGHT?!

[@kmann1430]

I have utube premium so I pay utube 12 bucks a month and never have to sit through any commercials.

[@tamikadeleon4831]

How many Quart of Transmission oil did it take?

[@hyakkimaru6709]

Does it matter which orientation the new mishimoto lines go in? Like does the driver side line have to go to the radiator or does it have to go back to the transmission?

[@moyreyes3508]

Waiting on an answer too

[@WatchRichRebuildsChannel]

Great video. Thank you. 👍👍

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@makingitmine]

This is awesome! Any increase with your engine temp since this blocks a bit of air flow to your radiator?

[@TheBTRGarage]

Nope, everything else stayed the same. This allows air through it so it is not really blocking much to the radiator.

[@makingitmine]

BTR Justin nice! I'm in the process of buying my Grandpa’s 99 F-350 with only 30,000 original miles. I've been binge watching your videos for ideas. Thank you for the great videos! I'm also I'm the Denver area. Go Broncos!

[@connorkelly690]

Adam Brookhart 🤩🤩 30,000?? That’s amazing.

[@leozavaroff9055]

@@makingitmine I’m taking my dads 99 that only has 31k!

[@dmorris1130]

Do you have the video of the temp change

[@TheBTRGarage]

I do, just not published yet. One of these days I will get to it.

[@christopherrodriguez5442]

I seen some videos people have inline filters what’s your opinion on these

[@TheBTRGarage]

It can't hurt I suppose, but I have not really looked into them. There is already a large filter inside the transmission oil pan.

[@jasong8328]

You also have a cooler in the radiator. It is the two hard lines at the bottom of the radiator. I left mine disconnected when i installed my cooler. If that cooler would fail then it could fill my radiator with transmission fluid

[@kmann1430]

It's actually a heater to get trans fluid temp warmer faster.

[@benjaminkornienko3447]

Do you think it will fit the 1997 F350 7.3 as well?

[@TheBTRGarage]

This one says it fits 99-03 only.

[@JoseLuisRodriguezphotographer]

Thanks You

[@TheBTRGarage]

You're welcome!

[@CHRIS_NYC]

Does it come with new mounting bolts?

[@TheBTRGarage]

If I remember right you just reuse the original hardware. It mounts in the existing mount spots.

[@CHRIS_NYC]

@@TheBTRGarage there no hardware in mine. I bought the truck with some different type of transmission cooler it's secured tonthe radiator lol

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

​@@CHRIS_NYCwhat did you figure out ? I have the same issue. The factory original one isn't in there so there is no hardware.

[@diydadsht9785]

What actual temps are you getting after install?

[@TheBTRGarage]

It is sub 180 degrees F now after the install on heavy and hot tows. Prior to that it would be 210+ regularly.

[@diydadsht9785]

@@TheBTRGarage thanks

[@JoseLuisRodriguezphotographer]

good Video

[@TheBTRGarage]

Thank you!

[@humanacidgaming568]

Did my swap and it’s still over heating even with new 6.0 trans cooler new hoses new trans filter and new fluid and not over filled. No slipping in gears and still overheating just confused at this point. Any ideas?

[@TheBTRGarage]

What are you using to read the transmission temp? Maybe there is a clog somewhere and needs a complete flush of the fluids? (assuming the torque converter was not drained when you put new fluid in)

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Did you figure it out ?

[@JoseRomero-qv9hy]

Will this oil cooler made for a 7.3 fit a V10 Excursion.

[@TheBTRGarage]

No, I do not think so.

[@JoseRomero-qv9hy]

I ended up buying mishimoto transmission cooler for the V10 and it worked perfectly.

[@TheBTRGarage]

Oh, nice!

[@rodneyhoskins8187]

Will it fit on a 2000 e450 shuttle bus?

[@TheBTRGarage]

I don't think so, but I could be wrong. The front end is a bit different.

[@SkyeHack]

I miss the ft86

[@TheBTRGarage]

Me too 😕

[@Artiifakt]

@@TheBTRGarage I was coming to your most recent video to say this. I loved your old videos! Helping me make my decisions on upgrades for autocross. Thank you!

[@thestraitgateway]

I have a 1996 f150 5.8l. I only see people with the diesels doing this. Would it be stupid for me to?

[@SvtVenom]

No not stupid a trans cooler is great for any vehicle. They sell smaller ones for cheaper at oreilly's, this one is bigger/better for towing.

[@thestraitgateway]

@@SvtVenom thanks