Transmission Cooling

[ultimass]

Hi,

I am in the process of fitting a cooler to my Quaiff gearbox. I am using an electric low pressure pump and a mechanical oil stat that fits inbetween the pump and the cooler rad.

What do i do with the breather on top of the gbox, will oil be forced out of it even under low pressure?

Martin.

[MarkWebb]

You still need breather otherwise seals will blow. you should have an in and an out connection low down on the box. What Quaife are you using? I am told that none can take the torque of our engines.

[Storer]

Mount the catch tank high up under the clip or it will blow oil out which the airflow then deposits on the back of the car.


Paul

[MarkWebb]

Mount high and then run pipe from top of catch tank to below chassis rails.

[F.C.]

Mine runs fine with the breather in the standard position.

[Storer]

MarkWebb said:

Mount high and then run pipe from top of catch tank to below chassis rails.

What Mark said


Paul

[MarkWebb]

Mine is hung with the top face flush with the top chassis rail in order to give clearance for the exhaust system on top. No problems.

[macgtech]

Just make sure that the pipework allows the oil to run back into the box - obvious but often overlooked. Our's is mounted on top of the chassis rail and not had an issue with anything blowing out of it.

I too would wonder what Quaife box you are running - I know for a fact none are rated at the torque levels that the SBC's or the LS7's produce.

I would also probably not worry about the stat - its just extra complication. Its a good idea to put an inline filter in the system that you check regularly - this is the best way to monitor the life of your box.

Jonny

[ultimass]

Thanks for all the advise everyone.

The gearbox has been modified but exactly how i am not sure as it was fitted to the car when i had it

My LS7 engine used to develop 700bhp until i had a milder cam fitted (now around 630) and have not had any problems yet.

Martin.