Camaro XV

[214Chevy]

Originally Posted by Stielow

I got tired of wiring so I'm working on my diff and transmission cooling. I'm using a set up from a ZL-1 to cool my diff. I had D&D performance modify my Tremec T-56 Magnum to accept a stock TR6060 oil pump. I will use that mechanical pump to pump transmission fluid to the radiator to cool it in a oil to water oil cooler in the end tank. Then the cooled trans fluid gets pumped to the back of the car to go to a oil to oil diff cooler. I'm using the stock ZL-1cooler (part number 20931169). The trans fluid then goes back to the transmission.

We use this system on both the Z/28 and the ZL-1. It works great!

The CAD picture is the diff cooler in the Z/28. I used the ZL-1 cooler because it is 30% bigger.

So more OE tech in my hot rod.

Mark

Uhhh...Mark, I have the slightest idea of what you just said as I'm not a racer or track guy. But, I don't understand logic and reasoning...this is just bad a$$. Wow!! How do you do it...I mean how do you think of this stuff?

[GregWeld]

Wow --- it might be fun to try to outbid Charley for this one.....



What temps are you trying to achieve with this setup.... assuming it works just the same in this application as it does on the Z/28 & ZL/1 you mentioned.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Wow --- it might be fun to try to outbid Charley for this one.....



What temps are you trying to achieve with this setup.... assuming it works just the same in this application as it does on the Z/28 & ZL/1 you mentioned.

Greg

You really want to keep the trans and the diff below 325 F with a synthetic. I like to see under 300 F and over 210 F for track usage. If you get over 350 F you will start killing seals and hurting parts.


Mark

[Evan Iroc-Z]

This is fantastic!! I am not building anything to this caliber, but am working towards a track car with my IROC. I have been trying to figure out a way to cool my manual trans and diff without all of the pumps and lines. This actually answers my dilemma. Now onto the next one...where to find the money to buy these parts.

[frankv11]

Wow this one nice set up. Very well thought out , reduces weight , clutter , cost efficient and brings your trans and rear to working temp while at idle.
That is some real big boy engineering.

This is going to be the baddest PT car out there period.

Congrats mark

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Wow --- it might be fun to try to outbid Charley for this one.....

I bet Charley doesn't respond well to challenges... just a guess.


Jeff-

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

Uhhh...Mark, I have the slightest idea of what you just said as I'm not a racer or track guy. But, I don't understand logic and reasoning...this is just bad a$$. Wow!! How do you do it...I mean how do you think of this stuff?

...try imagining Garth doing the run down. It worked for me.

I remember reading about the diff cooler. I'd think the plates would be larger and spaced farther apart due to the diff fluid viscosity.

[HBRod]

I have followed your previous builds, read your book (loved it for the advice and explanations on why you do it the way you do your builds), and really like the rendering of Hellfire. You prove that good engineering is so beautiful that to me it is art. Yes, there is science in what you do but the result if a work of art. Can't wait to see video of it making runs on a track.

[Stielow]

Originally Posted by HBRod

I have followed your previous builds, read your book (loved it for the advice and explanations on why you do it the way you do your builds), and really like the rendering of Hellfire. You prove that good engineering is so beautiful that to me it is art. Yes, there is science in what you do but the result if a work of art. Can't wait to see video of it making runs on a track.

Thanks this made my night.

Mark

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Stielow

Thanks this made my night.

Mark

What he said X's 2. Very much appreciate the sharing of information......