I have an older trans cooler I would like to add to my car. The finish is aluminum, would it work better painted black, or leave it aluminum? Thanks

Pete, Central IL

Pete,

Copper radiators are painted black because black dissipates heat better. Aluminum radiators are almost never painted black because it reduces their cooling capability. We called five different radiator shops and most of them didn’t have an answer, but one old timer said that on the Ford Model T, only black was available. I hope this helps with your cooler decision.

Thanks, Mike

Mike,

I have a r.e.d. 250" wheel base running in the mid 7's. I just changed my rear end gears from 4.86 to 4.29. I wanted to know if this takes too much off the bottom. If my trans first gear is from 1.76 to a 1.96 ratio with out changing every thing in the trans. input shaft, drums, or maybe 1.80 ratio.

Kelly Paeramain, Grand Junction, CO

Kelly,

We need more information in order to answer your question effectively, such as engine size, horsepower, and tire size. We have a data sheet on our website, mikestransmissions.com that you can fill out and fax to us. Then we can determine from this what converter a person needs or transmission application is best, including gear ratios.

Thanks, Mike

Mike’s Transmission
Lancaster CA
(661) 723-0081
www.mikestransmission.com