95 Talon TSi AWD

[b00sted_spyder]

I've been doing some thinking lately and have run into a minor problem. Air flow Dodge ifferent coolers/devices. The intercooler up front won't be a big deal, the ducting for my air filter will be fine (passenger side inlet) but what about that transmission cooler. There's no way it'll sit in the factory location. Maybe if I turn it to an angle but then what good is that.

My idea for a solution: Chrysler, as terrible as they were with transmissions made a helluva cooling setup on the automatic Cummins trucks. The cooling went as follows: trans. out/hot, heat exchanger (fluid to water/coolant cooler), to front air cooler then finally back to the trans. in/cool.

What does everyone think of this idea? Using the coolant as a source of cooling for the transmission fluid rather than an air cooler?

Did you replace the cooler lines? I remember you saying you were going to with AN fittings and ss lines. Dodge diesels have a one way check valve in the cooler system. Hopefully you didn't ruin that because that can definitely cause a transmission failure. We'll if you need a help, Paul at Proven Force knows a ton about dodge diesel transmission. He rebuilds tons of them.

[DSMINMN]

Did you replace the cooler lines? I remember you saying you were going to with AN fittings and ss lines. Dodge diesels have a one way check valve in the cooler system. Hopefully you didn't ruin that because that can definitely cause a transmission failure. We'll if you need a help, Paul at Proven Force knows a ton about dodge diesel transmission. He rebuilds tons of them.

You are behind my friend! All of the lines got replaced. If it were there from the factory it is now GONE. The check valve is part of one of the cooler lines. It is near the front air cooler where the hard steel line changes to rubber. As I said, all this went bye-bye.

The truck has also been picked up two Sundays ago I believe to be fixed. I don't have the time nor do I have the patients to fix it. Besides the lack of tools, help and money; most important.

[DSMINMN]

Well, this is really all I have for you guys. Work hasn't been hella' busy but I have been with other stupid things. Working on other people's cars, wasting money on fixing my Colt. lol Stupid stuff.

Got everything cleared for the MAP FMIC.

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I have an idea of how I am going to get this turbo onto this manifold.

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Now, if only I could get this damn thing to cooperate!

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[bigboostingst]

Now, if only I could get this damn thing to cooperate!

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Clamp a large vice grip onto it and slowly tighten the grip. That's what I've always had luck doing anyways.

[DSMINMN]

So since you guys don't like my idea of using a heat exchanger, what are your opinions? Or alternate options.

[DSMINMN]

I finally took two hours off of work and picked up a engine lift. In a few I will be putting the engine on my stand and start the fun. If you can even call it that. lol

I just thought I'd snap a picture of the flex plate now that it's fully off of the engine. Nasty looking. It 110% explains the sound the car had.

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr38/imports4life/imports4life015/10487419_10204614039218002_6005085540745387970_n_z ps6dcdf11d.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/imports4life/media/imports4life015/10487419_10204614039218002_6005085540745387970_n_z ps6dcdf11d.jpg.html)

[DSMINMN]

I'm bored so why not let the cat outta' the bag.

2.3L, Big-Borg., 2150s...the things.

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$40 head that has yet to be touched.

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This'll be fun.

[DSMINMN]

Forgot my newest "toy".

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr38/imports4life/imports4life025/10255103_10205667393551202_4951846034555160937_o_z ps43b00a4f.jpg

[DSMINMN]

Oliver Billet Extremes and Wiseco HDs ordered. They should be there by the time I get back from PRI. So much goodness coming out of this December. I don't know what I'm going to do with myself.

[goodhart]

Damn. Gonna be a hell of a build.