Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
I have an 07 Tundra RCSB with the tow package delete and I was wondering if anyone has added an after market auxilary transmission cooler to the 07-08 Tundra with the 5.7? I called the dealer and they want $800 for the cooler and parts not including installation. I've ordered trans. coolers on 2 of my previous Chevy's as a factory option and they ran about $125. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Re: Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
why? Doesnt yours already have one, i assumed it was on all the 5.7's.
i tow an 8500lb trailer in 90degree heat up hils and have never seen that gauge move.
__________________
old 2007 Tundra DC 8' bed 5.7 4x4
new 2008 ford f350 oil burner
Re: Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
If you have tow pkg delete, I guess that also deletes the trans cooler. But I'd make sure, first. If you aren't towing, why are you worried you'll overheat the trans? Do you expect it will heat up just with regular driving?
If you absolutely need the cooler, and don't want to come up with the extra big bucks, I'd start looking for a wrecked Tundra. But not towing, I'd be surprised to hear of trans overheating problems.
Edit: sorry I just saw your other post. I'd look for a wrecked truck, although a totalled truck probably was hit in the front end, so the cooler may be toast anyway
__________________ [Tundra Bay]
Proud Member CBTMA
Radiant Red 2007 Double Cab Limited w/Graphite Leather Interior
Factory Nav, Sonar, and 10 spkr 440W JBL stereo with Sirius (sweet) Cold Weather Pkg and Block Heater. Brushed SS Stepboards,
Tires: BFG All Terrain T/A KO LT265 65 R 18, Diamondback Tonneau Cover.
Curt Front Receiver, custom 8" extension, & Warn 8000lb winch back/front mountable,
Tekonsha Prodigy Brake Controller DSP 16,000 lb 5th wheel hitch Firestone Ride Rite 2445 Air Bags
Last edited by TundraBay; 03-29-2009 at 12:14 PM.
Reason: I just read your post in the other thread
Re: Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
About four years ago I bought a larger tranny cooler and in line filter for my 1st gen Tundra from these guys: IPT Performance Transmissions Torque Converters and Transmission Parts for Import vehicles. Read through the documentation for each one to figure out what size you need. I would also suggest measuring the available space in your engine compartment so you know what the max size (dimensionally speaking) would be. Their tranny cooler and filter has worked flawlessly for me.
__________________
My daily driver - 2008 Vios 'S' sedan. Tinted windows in the rear, TRD anti-sway bar for the rear, 17" rims - Samurai SC02 Hyper Black. TRD lowering springs. Megan Racing header.
My favorite ride - a 2001 SR5 4x4. With - RCD 6" lift, JBA Titanium coated headers, JBA y-pipe, Unichip PnP, ARB rd-129 air locker (rear), Camburg UCA's, custom front Sway-A-Way coilovers, custom Sway-A-Way's with remote reservoirs and billet mounts for the hind-quarters, PolyPerformance limit straps with adjustable clevis's, Stubbs Welding rock sliders and custom front skid plate, 315/75/16 Toyo Open Country M/T's, on all 4 corners wrapped around 16x8 MB Motoring Blitz rims, cryo'd 4.88's set up by Inchworm Gear, Trenz billet grill upper, T-Rex billet grill lower, on board VI-AIR aircompressor and 3 gallon air tank, AutoMeter A-pillar pod with trans temp gauge (sending unit in the tranny pan), Long Tru-Cool LPD tranny cooler, 10" Flex-a-Lite tranny cooler fan w/thermostat, TRD billet oil filler cap, TRD air filter, TRD dual exhaust, and TRD add-a-leaf rear springs. Superlift TruSpeed Speedo Recalibrator. Warn Trans4mer system with a 9.5ti winch running Amsteel Blue winch line. Budbuilt traction bar. Staun tyre deflators. Spitz Lift portable crane. Marlin Crawler 1.5" wheel spacers. Our home away from home, 2004 Outback 26RS travel trailer with 15" MB Motoring Blitz rims to match the Tundra.
Re: Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
Quote:
Originally Posted by Herbicidal
About four years ago I bought a larger tranny cooler and in line filter for my 1st gen Tundra from these guys: IPT Performance Transmissions Torque Converters and Transmission Parts for Import vehicles. Read through the documentation for each one to figure out what size you need. I would also suggest measuring the available space in your engine compartment so you know what the max size (dimensionally speaking) would be. Their tranny cooler and filter has worked flawlessly for me.
I was trying to remember who it was that seemed to know more about this issue, but i couldn't. Now i know who it was.
Re: Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
I think, without measuring mine that this is probably the closest in size to the OEM on my truck. 5.75" x 11.25" i think it was. It is for a 19000 lb GVWR which is overkill, but at least it bypasses until the trans reaches operating temps.
Re: Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
Quote:
Originally Posted by Only Toyota for me
I think, without measuring mine that this is probably the closest in size to the OEM on my truck. 5.75" x 11.25" i think it was. It is for a 19000 lb GVWR which is overkill, but at least it bypasses until the trans reaches operating temps.
Herbicidal, would you consider this one a thermostatically controlled unit?
I beleive that's what you recomended, isn't it? TCU.
Glad I could help! I checked your link and it does appear to be a "thermostatically controlled" unit. This description in the body of the text is what leads me to believe it is: "Self regulating for maximum lube flow protection through cold start-up, varied temperatures and driving conditions, heavy loads and towing."
Yes, get a theromstatically controlled one. I believe all the ones that IPT sells have that feature. Don't forget to pick up an in-line filter, it's cheap additional insurance. Regarding the one you're looking at, as long as you don't have to modify the hood...it's all good!
__________________
My daily driver - 2008 Vios 'S' sedan. Tinted windows in the rear, TRD anti-sway bar for the rear, 17" rims - Samurai SC02 Hyper Black. TRD lowering springs. Megan Racing header.
My favorite ride - a 2001 SR5 4x4. With - RCD 6" lift, JBA Titanium coated headers, JBA y-pipe, Unichip PnP, ARB rd-129 air locker (rear), Camburg UCA's, custom front Sway-A-Way coilovers, custom Sway-A-Way's with remote reservoirs and billet mounts for the hind-quarters, PolyPerformance limit straps with adjustable clevis's, Stubbs Welding rock sliders and custom front skid plate, 315/75/16 Toyo Open Country M/T's, on all 4 corners wrapped around 16x8 MB Motoring Blitz rims, cryo'd 4.88's set up by Inchworm Gear, Trenz billet grill upper, T-Rex billet grill lower, on board VI-AIR aircompressor and 3 gallon air tank, AutoMeter A-pillar pod with trans temp gauge (sending unit in the tranny pan), Long Tru-Cool LPD tranny cooler, 10" Flex-a-Lite tranny cooler fan w/thermostat, TRD billet oil filler cap, TRD air filter, TRD dual exhaust, and TRD add-a-leaf rear springs. Superlift TruSpeed Speedo Recalibrator. Warn Trans4mer system with a 9.5ti winch running Amsteel Blue winch line. Budbuilt traction bar. Staun tyre deflators. Spitz Lift portable crane. Marlin Crawler 1.5" wheel spacers. Our home away from home, 2004 Outback 26RS travel trailer with 15" MB Motoring Blitz rims to match the Tundra.
Looking for aftermarket transmission cooler for 07 Tundra w/5.7
I checked your link and it does appear to be a "thermostatically controlled" unit. This description in the body of the text is what leads me to believe it is: "Self regulating for maximum lube flow protection through cold start-up, varied temperatures and driving conditions, heavy loads and towing."
Linear Mode
