ATX cooler

[yesyeah]

Should this just be something that gets replaced right when you buy a gen 3? Is there a specific brand to buy for this?

Thanks.

 

[SHO U UP]

Should this just be something that gets replaced right when you buy a gen 3? Is there a specific brand to buy for this?

Thanks.

Most folks get one off a Gen 2 with the ATX. It does a great job of cooling and why Ford used a smaller one to cool the Gen 3 is beyond me. There is a How-to over on the V8SHO forum. I've done it to three of them and it helps tremendously. Go for it!

 

[yesyeah]

Thanks. So an aftermarket atx cooler from Advance Auto Parts or something wouldn't even really do what needs to be done - ie. have a bigger unit on there?

 

[SHO U UP]

Thanks. So an aftermarket atx cooler from Advance Auto Parts or something wouldn't even really do what needs to be done - ie. have a bigger unit on there?

Once you see how large the Gen 2 one is, you'll be fine. Like I said, the stock Gen 3 one is a total joke and damn near pointless. I've seen larger power steering coolers! I have a spare one here but I don't have a pic of it. I'll see if I can't post a pic of one tomorrow or so. I'm sure someone else will chime in though too if they have a pic.

 

[nothingtoseehere]

Anyone will work. You add it inline with the stocker. The Gen II is easily obtained cheaply at boneyards.

 

[bacernate]

I used a Hayden aftermarket cooler. Removed the fittings on the trans and ran 3/8 rubber line to it. Dropped my fluid temps 50 degrees in July. The whole thing cost me about 40 bucks.

 

[NebraskaSHO]

I have a thread that I think is still around with how to replace the lines per SHOZ123's recommendations.

Gen II cooler here, bypassed the radiator, stock cooler is used too.