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LCPLPunk · 06-05-2021, 08:41 PM

I daily mine in snow/heat/rain/etc and never see above 180 with my setup. Don't stress it, 180 is fine.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-07-2021, 07:13 PM

I don't have the tru-cool instead have an Earl's stacked plate unit and my temps run around 162-180 depending on how I'm driving. It will get up to around 180-190 when I am getting on it hard, but when she calms down and cruising she will drop back down to the lower numbers. I am running a Mishimoto 169* Tstat and am running a Circle D 3C pro series 4200-4500 single disc stall.. And this is in 85 degree weather.. I chatted with the folks about trans temps before and after I bought the stall and they told me that the 6l80's like it to be around 170- 180 for optimum operation and getting up to around 200 would not harm it any as long as it doesn't stay there very long and you can get the the temps back down to 180 or so all will be good. 210 and above not good for it.

Warship2k15 · 06-13-2021, 09:54 AM

Ok are you using a dedicated gauge or just going off the center pod gauges.
If using the center pod gauges then it’s a calculated trans temp not an actual temp.
This might be why it shows 180

Warship2k15 · 06-13-2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Warship2k15

Ok are you using a dedicated gauge or just going off the center pod gauges.
If using the center pod gauges then it’s a calculated trans temp not an actual temp.
This might be why it shows 180

Sorry was thinking about engine oil temp.

180 is fine.

Slvr-camaro15 · 06-14-2021, 08:31 AM

So I’m
Reading about the transmission coolers . I ordered a DERALE Transmission cooler (minus the fan) from the guys over at GWATTNEY PERFORMANCE. Hearing good things about the DERALE PRODUCTS as well as the tru cool 40k . I hear you guys talking about the thermal bypass . Is that something seperate that needs to be ordered or is it just the way the cooler is installed ?

gtstorey · 06-14-2021, 08:35 AM

Again there will be differing opinions. I elected to not run the cooler in series with the radiator and wanted to be able to drive it at any outside temperature. If you are running it with the radiator or drive the car during warm weather, it probably will be good without the bypass.

Slvr-camaro15 · 06-14-2021, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

Again there will be differing opinions. I elected to not run the cooler in series with the radiator and wanted to be able to drive it at any outside temperature. If you are running it with the radiator or drive the car during warm weather, it probably will be good without the bypass.

Oh gotcha !! Makes sense !! Ty !!

CHRI55 · 06-16-2021, 10:26 AM

Found out my radiator was busted on the inside.. was mixing coolant and trans fluid.... got it ran to just the cooler and 180 is where it get. It rises a little then cool back down, but I just ordered a radiator to put it back in the equation

Inferno dogg · 06-17-2021, 11:27 AM

Where on the gage is 210? I usally run anywhere between the 180 and the next line. What is that next line ???

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-18-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno dogg

Where on the gage is 210? I usally run anywhere between the 180 and the next line. What is that next line ???

Just went and looked at mine and the last line is 320, so I think the line after 180 is about 250 or so. I have a separate gauge on my pillar to monitor trans temp and when 1 time I was really driving her hard several times and the needle was over where you said yours runs my gauge said 230*. Way too hot for these 6l80's.

Inferno dogg · 06-21-2021, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the info. I think I need to get a bigger cooler for my set up then.

CHRI55 · 06-26-2021, 03:17 AM

Thx everybody. Currently I have it ran to the trucool only nexus I had found out that my radiator had a crack in it which was mixing trans fluid and coolant.. replaced radiator but as stated still only running trucool and its at 180. Going to run the radiator back to it and see if that helps it a little more

morepowerjoe · 06-26-2021, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRI55

Thx everybody. Currently I have it ran to the trucool only nexus I had found out that my radiator had a crack in it which was mixing trans fluid and coolant.. replaced radiator but as stated still only running trucool and its at 180. Going to run the radiator back to it and see if that helps it a little more

Running it through the radiator only helps keep the temperature stable and keeps it warm during the winter. That's how I have mine also and it is pretty stable around 170*-180 even in 100* traffic. But like I said before you do have a high stall converter which could make it run a little bit hotter especially in traffic on a hot day.

06-05-2021, 08:41 PM	#15
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	I daily mine in snow/heat/rain/etc and never see above 180 with my setup. Don't stress it, 180 is fine. __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

06-07-2021, 07:13 PM	#16
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	I don't have the tru-cool instead have an Earl's stacked plate unit and my temps run around 162-180 depending on how I'm driving. It will get up to around 180-190 when I am getting on it hard, but when she calms down and cruising she will drop back down to the lower numbers. I am running a Mishimoto 169* Tstat and am running a Circle D 3C pro series 4200-4500 single disc stall.. And this is in 85 degree weather.. I chatted with the folks about trans temps before and after I bought the stall and they told me that the 6l80's like it to be around 170- 180 for optimum operation and getting up to around 200 would not harm it any as long as it doesn't stay there very long and you can get the the temps back down to 180 or so all will be good. 210 and above not good for it. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

06-14-2021, 08:31 AM	#19
Slvr-camaro15 Drives: 2017 zl1 ,2010 SS /RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Long Island ,Ny Posts: 380	Novice here So I’m Reading about the transmission coolers . I ordered a DERALE Transmission cooler (minus the fan) from the guys over at GWATTNEY PERFORMANCE. Hearing good things about the DERALE PRODUCTS as well as the tru cool 40k . I hear you guys talking about the thermal bypass . Is that something seperate that needs to be ordered or is it just the way the cooler is installed ? __________________ 2017 zl1 - rotofab CAI , PDR , Nav . 2010 camaro SS - Procharger D1 sc (Stage 2 with upgraded intercooler)+ whole lot of other goodies ( too many to list )

06-17-2021, 11:27 AM	#23
Inferno dogg Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 157	Where on the gage is 210? I usally run anywhere between the 180 and the next line. What is that next line ??? __________________ GPI SS3 cam with top end goodies,Circle D 4c 3800 w/Derale trans cooler kit sold by GPI,3.90 yukon gears,Kooks long tube headers,Roto fab cold air intake, Corsa extreme 3" cat back, Dyno tuned by Andrews Auto Georgetown MI, Heritage Grille, T4 splitter with under tray, Anvil spoiler,MRR 228 reps with Nitto NT555G2 tires 315 rear 275 fronts,BMR poly bushings,HD Diff cover from RDP,Raytech install kit

06-21-2021, 07:53 AM	#25
Inferno dogg Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 157	Thanks for the info. I think I need to get a bigger cooler for my set up then. __________________ GPI SS3 cam with top end goodies,Circle D 4c 3800 w/Derale trans cooler kit sold by GPI,3.90 yukon gears,Kooks long tube headers,Roto fab cold air intake, Corsa extreme 3" cat back, Dyno tuned by Andrews Auto Georgetown MI, Heritage Grille, T4 splitter with under tray, Anvil spoiler,MRR 228 reps with Nitto NT555G2 tires 315 rear 275 fronts,BMR poly bushings,HD Diff cover from RDP,Raytech install kit

06-13-2021, 09:54 AM	#17
Warship2k15 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kissimmee Posts: 158	Ok are you using a dedicated gauge or just going off the center pod gauges. If using the center pod gauges then it’s a calculated trans temp not an actual temp. This might be why it shows 180

06-14-2021, 08:35 AM	#20
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,172	Again there will be differing opinions. I elected to not run the cooler in series with the radiator and wanted to be able to drive it at any outside temperature. If you are running it with the radiator or drive the car during warm weather, it probably will be good without the bypass.

06-16-2021, 10:26 AM	#22
CHRI55 Streetkingz_chri55 Drives: 2012 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Greenville, ms Posts: 158 View My Garage	Found out my radiator was busted on the inside.. was mixing coolant and trans fluid.... got it ran to just the cooler and 180 is where it get. It rises a little then cool back down, but I just ordered a radiator to put it back in the equation

06-26-2021, 03:17 AM	#26
CHRI55 Streetkingz_chri55 Drives: 2012 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Greenville, ms Posts: 158 View My Garage	Thx everybody. Currently I have it ran to the trucool only nexus I had found out that my radiator had a crack in it which was mixing trans fluid and coolant.. replaced radiator but as stated still only running trucool and its at 180. Going to run the radiator back to it and see if that helps it a little more