Silverado gets a Tru Cool 40k transmission cooler

[@andrewbarlow7368]

That's a huge difference. Hopefully that will help out with the cooling 👍

[@vlldavid]

I used the Gap 40k cooler kit and some AC Delco trans line fittings and didn't have to cut lines or use the rubber hose.original lines with a little bending went in factory.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

That’s awesome. I may end up changing the lines at some point. It’s been great though.

[@delagto_5340]

How much is a little bending lol

[@davvila2244]

@@delagto_5340 Not much at all the air damn is in the way a little really just had to flex it into place.Had not had a problem and works great.

[@cirogallegos2874]

You have a part # on that fitting?

[@vlldavid]

@@cirogallegos2874 Not off hand but all they are is AC Delco transmission cooling line fittings.

[@longgoneg60]

Great video! I know these take time to edit/upload. If I may, include part number of kit in description, and maybe a link or shout where you purchased from. Second, maybe some closeups of the work you are performing, especially modding the brackets. I for one can sort that easy but some folks will find it really helpful! Thanks again for the review and all the feedback, I feel confident in purchasing one for my 04 6.0 hd. Same line setup and cooler configuration.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

I haven’t done too much of the “how to” but the more videos I make the more it seams it could help others.

[@samuelcardenas4968]

how much more transmission fluid did you have to add after your install. I received my cooler today and want to install this weekend. Thanks for this video very helpful

[@recklesslyfestyle]

It took about 1.5 qts more. You’ll be really happy with it. I’m never worried about how hot it is now.

[@samuelcardenas4968]

@@recklesslyfestyle Thank you for your quick response. I pull a 32' RV and temp got up to 208degrees on the tranny had to slow her down about 55mph temp dropped to 199degrees.. Thanks again, I will share the results after I come back from my trip.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Mine did the same before this upgrade. That won’t happen anymore. I pull a 30’ RV and it doesn’t go above 160 degrees even when the ambient temperature was 100 degrees.

[@samuelcardenas4968]

Got back home last night. Pulled my 32ft. RV about 650 miles round trip of course with the new transmission cooler.. Im very impressed the highest reading it got with a 94degree day was 169degress on the tranny temp.. That's a 40degree cooler...I Recommend the cooler and this video made the installation super easy thanks again

[@recklesslyfestyle]

That’s awesome. I’m glad to hear it.

[@kuttmowf]

My father inlaws truck has the exact tiny cooler n trans gets to 280 almost all the time. Think I'll do the same and upsize the cooler for him.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

The oe cooler is tiny and terrible. Do it, you, and he won’t regret it.

[@itchinforfishin8038]

I barely touched mine the whole core like broke haha I was like what the crap just happen! And now one of the bolt that goes to the line is stuck even with the clip out!! Overall great video just wish you explained a LITTLE bit more on what you were doing like when cutting the brace and why and stuff like that

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Terrible haha. Did you get it figured out? I appreciate the feedback. When I started making videos I didn’t really do “how to videos” but I’ve seen that I’ve actually helped some people with my videos. I’m trying to do better when I make them. Plus I really enjoy making content.

[@stetsonswihart612]

How’d you get the rubber hose to attach to the stock cooler lines???

[@recklesslyfestyle]

It’s comes with fittings. Threaded on one side, that attaches to the stock lines. Barbed on the other side for the rubber hose. It made it incredibly easy. You can also cut the end off the stock line with a tube cutter and buy compression fittings to convert to AN fittings.

[@samsquires2877]

The 4L60-E isn’t nearly as bad of a transmission as a GM 8 speed or 6 speed.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Weird. I don’t know anything about those. The 4L60 is pretty good until you make more power than stock.

[@jameslewis1175]

I like how you mounted it.. 👍

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Thanks! 👍

[@bearallb]

I have a 2001 chevy express 2500 van Should be able to use that kit

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Should be able to. It’s basically the same.

[@bearallb]

@@recklesslyfestyle That's what I was figuring. I believe my van has a 4l80e which is a better transmission then the 4l60e but my van has 209,000km I'm from Canada so it would be 130,000 miles. But better cooling is always better for a transmission 🇨🇦👍👍

[@alkarim5890]

@@bearallb does you van have one because my 2006 Chevy express 2500 V8 didn’t come with the transmission cooler !!!

[@robbypro3370]

You have alot of thumbs up for a video that doesn't show any details. I will make one for everyone when I do mine next week.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

You should, you’ll probably get a lot of likes. I didn’t do it as a “how to”. If I’d known it would be so popular I might have. I’m not a pro though, just an idiot who likes to modify everything. This thing makes a huge difference though. You’ll like it.

[@robbypro3370]

@recklesslyfestyle5831 no, you know what your doing, your not an idiot. Your mounting was good. Just needed to show people how to make connections on the fluid side. Alot of people are struggling with it. And a few videos out there with bypassing the radiator cooling system and not telling people in cold climates that it is needed to get the transmission up to proper temperature. What fittings to use, proper rubber hose type for transmission fluid ect... Thanks for the fast reply. I will thumbs up.

[@Honey_butter_mmm]

Did you use the adapters included in the kit for the truck side fittings? Or did you have to cut back on the pipe?

[@recklesslyfestyle]

I used the adapters. It’s a very complete kit and made everything really easy. Just screw them into the end of the tubes where you detach the stock cooler and connect it to the new cooler with the rubber hose that’s also in the kit.

[@Honey_butter_mmm]

@@recklesslyfestyle Thanks for the insight. Installing tomorrow!

[@daviddonahue1862]

Are you aware you can buy a direct fit cooler? Factory lines fit perfect, no cutting 😮

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Yes. I wanted the TruCool 40k.

[@thewiseguy8794]

Witch one did you order and how good was it long run I need to grab one

[@recklesslyfestyle]

I bought the Tru Cool 40k. It was amazing. Even on a 100 degree day, pulling a load on long hills, trans temp didn’t get over 165 degrees.

[@BoringFisherman]

My pickup has the cooler in the radiator. Wanting to install a kit just like this one. Do you think I could run the coolers in series this way or should I totally bypass the cooler in my radiator? Thanks

[@recklesslyfestyle]

The one in your radiator should be the engine oil cooler. Mine has the same. Your trans cooler should be a little black cooler in front of your radiator. If not, yes, I’d run them in series. It makes a huge difference.

[@BoringFisherman]

@@recklesslyfestyle it is definitely the trans cooler in the passenger side of the radiator. And I don't believe I have an engine oil cooler on my truck. It's the 4.8 in a 2wd extra cab pickup.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Run them in series then. Keep that 4l60 alive as long as possible.

[@ArmandoMorales-z7v]

@@BoringFishermandid you ever figure it out I have the same thing on my Tahoe with the upper n lower trans lines on the radiator. I wanna install a secondary one like you

[@tommycat2009]

what model cooler did you install? can you provide a link.

[@recklesslyfestyle]

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[@Fiji0814]

That stock cooler is so tiny!!! Lmao… hooray for upgrades

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Isn’t it adorable?

[@thetruckplug8449]

I need a bigger cooler on the Hemi JK!

[@recklesslyfestyle]

I recommend it. Trans temp when towing went from 218 degrees on an 80 degree day down to 185 degrees on a 90 degree day.

[@anthonycooper254]

Did you use the bypass?

[@recklesslyfestyle]

The bypass?

[@westonwhitlock7034]

What kit is this? Thanks

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Tru cool 40k

[@chrig844]

Mines over heating parked

[@recklesslyfestyle]

That’s not good. Have you serviced it and replaced the filter?

[@jonasgrumby1093]

You should install the cooler the correct way as to use 100% of the cooler…

[@recklesslyfestyle]

What is the “correct way”?

[@jonasgrumby1093]

You installed it upside down. There is a huge air pocket at the top…

[@recklesslyfestyle]

It was installed the way the manufacturer designed it. Which is also the way GM designed the oe cooler. The trans never went above 160 after the install. If the cooler worked more efficiently, it wouldn’t reach operating temperature. However, this is all irrelevant. The transmission isn’t a sealed system. It will purge air out by itself.

[@jonasgrumby1093]

@@recklesslyfestyle so your saying GM designed it correctly. If that’s the case then why did you change it in the first place. Look up: how I do AN fittings trucool 40k transmission cooler on KZbin. This guy did it correctly

[@recklesslyfestyle]

Because it was small. Yes, GM did design it correctly for an oe application. They never intended for me to cam it and tow heavy. There isn’t an incorrect way to install it. I could have mounted it flat on the underbody with a fan for air flow.

[@j.e.p8117]

Link of where to buy?

[@recklesslyfestyle]

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