11-16-2020, 11:31 PM | #1 |
Private First Class
68
Rep 180
Posts |
Do I need a transmission cooler? (ZF 8HP50)
Greetings,
I recently started tracking my car more often and was wondering if I could add a transmission cooler to my 2016 340i. I push my car to the limit on the track, but was wondering if a transmission cooler is really needed? What is the typical operating temp or normal temps on the 8HP50? Any feedback greatly appreciated!
__________________
AFE Filter | BMS Intake Pipe
CTS DP | CTS CP | CTS Heat Exchanger PTP Turbo Blanket | AEM WMI Kit | Custom Exhaust PJ ACN91 + Meth tune| XHP Stage 3 Last edited by Mr. 340; 11-17-2020 at 05:46 PM.. |
11-19-2020, 01:45 PM | #4 |
Private First Class
68
Rep 180
Posts |
I am pretty sure I don't. The only auxiliary cooler I know I have is on the passenger side fog light vent, but from what I have read thats the engine oil cooler.
__________________
AFE Filter | BMS Intake Pipe
CTS DP | CTS CP | CTS Heat Exchanger PTP Turbo Blanket | AEM WMI Kit | Custom Exhaust PJ ACN91 + Meth tune| XHP Stage 3 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-19-2020, 01:46 PM | #5 |
Private First Class
68
Rep 180
Posts |
But do you have the transmission cooler or without it?
__________________
AFE Filter | BMS Intake Pipe
CTS DP | CTS CP | CTS Heat Exchanger PTP Turbo Blanket | AEM WMI Kit | Custom Exhaust PJ ACN91 + Meth tune| XHP Stage 3 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2020, 06:43 AM | #7 |
Second Lieutenant
112
Rep 214
Posts |
The image on the right shows your trans cooler, the front drivers side cooler is a remote radiator.
Here is the remote radiator you're missing, it is not part of the transmission cooling system. https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=17_1012 Last edited by TheFanatic; 11-20-2020 at 06:51 AM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2020, 10:04 AM | #9 |
Private First Class
68
Rep 180
Posts |
Oh... well if that is the case then I guess all I would need is the radiator. I will double check anyways. Thank you!
__________________
AFE Filter | BMS Intake Pipe
CTS DP | CTS CP | CTS Heat Exchanger PTP Turbo Blanket | AEM WMI Kit | Custom Exhaust PJ ACN91 + Meth tune| XHP Stage 3 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-23-2020, 06:52 AM | #10 |
Second Lieutenant
112
Rep 214
Posts |
The trans cooler isn't a front mount radiator but uses engine coolant to cool the transmission fluid. The two pictures that were posted show the trans cooler
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-23-2020, 09:58 AM | #11 |
Brigadier General
1156
Rep 3,179
Posts |
Pretty sure that is a trans heater rather than cooler. To get the trans fluid up to temp faster. Trans fluid likes to be 160-180, not coolant temps.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-23-2020, 11:20 AM | #12 | |
Second Lieutenant
112
Rep 214
Posts |
Quote:
also its listed as a trans cooler in realoem https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=17_1013 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-24-2020, 06:46 AM | #14 |
Lieutenant
316
Rep 420
Posts |
I know. But our climate rarely pampers with heat in summer. Only two weeks in August. So the box temperature on the M140IX does not exceed 90C.
__________________
M140IX. Turbo Pure 800 Cast.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-24-2020, 06:51 AM | #15 | |
Second Lieutenant
112
Rep 214
Posts |
Quote:
The overwhelming majority is far below that, the engine is the last thing the coolant goes through before going to the radiator, if you're your coolant is at 200 degrees after it went through the radiator there wouldn't be enough room left in it to cool the engine properly and you'll overheat. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-24-2020, 06:58 AM | #16 |
Second Lieutenant
112
Rep 214
Posts |
This photo will help you greatly in understanding how radiators work.
|
Appreciate
2
Pussiwillow521.00 bigdnno98286.50 |
11-25-2020, 12:27 PM | #18 |
Captain
473
Rep 931
Posts |
Never any problems with it here either
|
Appreciate
2
Mr. 34068.00 Pussiwillow521.00 |
11-26-2020, 09:33 AM | #19 |
Private First Class
68
Rep 180
Posts |
I appreciate all the feedback! I will just leave the car as is then.
__________________
AFE Filter | BMS Intake Pipe
CTS DP | CTS CP | CTS Heat Exchanger PTP Turbo Blanket | AEM WMI Kit | Custom Exhaust PJ ACN91 + Meth tune| XHP Stage 3 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-29-2020, 12:20 AM | #20 | |
Registered
0
Rep 3
Posts |
Quote:
Checked the tube connections, transmission use an independent cooler, to reduce the temperature of engine.
__________________
BDC Automotive Workshop China
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-07-2020, 12:59 PM | #21 |
Cheapskate
4442
Rep 4,992
Posts |
Guys, there is a separate heat exchanger for the sport auto trans. It's #13. You'll see it in the kidney grilles, it's a thin heat exchanger mounted at the top edge of the main radiator.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2020, 07:32 AM | #22 |
Private First Class
68
Rep 180
Posts |
Yeah exactly, that is what I was referring too. My model doesn't have that, but many say they have no issues with overheating without that radiator, so I guess it's not really needed?
__________________
AFE Filter | BMS Intake Pipe
CTS DP | CTS CP | CTS Heat Exchanger PTP Turbo Blanket | AEM WMI Kit | Custom Exhaust PJ ACN91 + Meth tune| XHP Stage 3 |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|