Write-up for installing 4EAT cooler? (merged thread)

Riff, Be careful about installing an inline filter on your trans cooler line,I have never seen it done. Unless someone makes an inline auto
trans filter to handle the flow and temp , I would stay away from it. Also your trans is equipped
with an oem filter already.

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There are some manufacturers who produce specifically tranny filters that are inline.
Wix filter:
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Can you please let me know if this radiator will fit a 2009 Subaru Forester XT and what is the ID of the tubing needed?:

Size: 5,3 x 34,8 x 28,7 cm
Weight: ~1,1 Kg

Link below to cooler #678
http://www.haydenauto.com/upload/HaydenAuto/Documents/Cat_Hayden/2007-hayden-trans-oil-coolers.pdf

HAYDEN INC. 678 TRANS OIL COOLER: Amazon.de: Auto

I would have done the same thing if I was you. But I think it really is just best practice - I highly doubt you would break anything or that it wouldn’t cool properly to the point of something failing.

It really didn’t matter which hose was which but I remember reading (here or another thread - too lazy to find the post, which I bet you originally refered too) that by having the inlet at the top it may not cool as designed due to gravity or something else? But by having the inlet at the bottom the fluid is forced through cooling it as designed. Either way, I remember looking up which hardline was which and checking to see which line the fluid was flowing out of before I hooked it all up.

The 70255 supercooler is quite cool (pun ha) compared to the other cheaper made thin fin style because it has a bypass where if the fluid is too cold (based on viscosity) it allows the trans to heat it up to operating temp first before it actually starts cooling anything. Helpful mainly in colder states which I benefit from.

So it wasn’t a sports bumper but t was a friend’s 07 XT. I don’t know the difference between the two but I think they look similar? Mounted right on front of the condenser using the included zip tie mounts.

So, I'd like to thank everyone that has contributed to this thread over time - you've made this an invaluable source. I recently discovered that my new 06 FXT had a radiator leak at both end-tanks. After much consideration, I decided to purchase an all aluminum Koyorad radiator. Naturally, I turned to the forum for advice on ATF cooling. I decided to purchase the B&M 70255 kit. Due to the a lot of the comments on this thread, I opted not to purchase any other supporting materials seeing as most of you said the kit included everything you needed. I'd like to add that although that may not be a incorrect statement, it may not be fully accurate. If you're considering this job, and like me, only have a basic set of tools and materials, then you will need a few other items.

Here's a set of notes I had going into this:
* I decided to forego the use of the plastic ties; the condenser is new (I recently replaced it) and couldn't bring myself to use them.
* There are probably an infinite amount of ways to strap a cooler to this car, but I wanted an option that allowed the cooler to be as close as reasonably possible to the condenser.
* I wanted the return and supply lines to run shortest possible routes, with the supply being the shortest.
* I purchased an manifold off Amazon that would be inserted into the return line and allow me to add up to 2 sensors - this was important seeing that I wanted to now monitor the temps of this new cooling system.
* It's worth adding that I've never done any work like this, so I was naturally very cautious with almost every detail.

I'll have to add some photos later, but here's what I learned about the kit:
* If your radiator isn't busted (and therefore have the time to plan/do this job), you may want to take a day before the planned work to spot the best area for install and bracket attachment. There are several positions that would allow you to attach a bolt, some are easier than others. The bolts included in the kit are of one length only; for many of these options, they're just too long (they will hit the radiator). So make sure to go to a local autoparts store and purchase an standard metric bolt kit (I had to catch an Uber to do just that).
* Also consider using various materials as brackets - the holes on the included brackets are equally spaced and will limit you. If you're concerned with the ascetics of the finished product, then you may want to paint your brackets a day or two ahead of time.
* Although I assume that the hose included in the kit is perfectly fine, I opted stainless steel/nylon braided hose which despite being tougher to cut, feels 100 times better than the standard hose included in the kit.
* B&M is a good brand, but in retrospect, I wish I would have gone with a smaller size. If you're not towing, I doubt that a cooler of this size is required.

On the plus size, I installed a manifold on the return line along with an oil temp sensor. The gauges and wiring will be installed soon. In the meantime, I have a set of OEM Lamco gauges (unplugged) sitting in the spot. Despite having an 06 - with the airbag/clock issue - I was able to dremmel-out a solution that looks nice and OEM. I guess I'll have to add information about that in another post.

Thanks again for all the input on this thread, it was extremely helpful.