V K Motorwerks Transmission Cooler FAQs

Azrielsc · 10-16-2008, 02:34 AM

Hey Vince, this tranny cooler won't work for those with the STETT CAI since it routes the K&N filter all the way down.

uberschnell · 10-16-2008, 08:39 PM

For those of us who have upgraded our stock oil coolers with the VKM cooler is there any way you would consider creating a kit that would allow us to use our stock oil cooler as the transmission oil cooler instead of having to buy the entire upgrade?

Vince@ V K Motorwerks · 10-16-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Magna3

For those of us who have upgraded our stock oil coolers with the VKM cooler is there any way you would consider creating a kit that would allow us to use our stock oil cooler as the transmission oil cooler instead of having to buy the entire upgrade?

That cooler is too big as a TC. You have to be careful with the amount of transmission fluid your extracting and cooling. also fitment, fittings, and other components will have to be reworked as well. Basically cost wise even if this was feasible your end cost will be the same. Proper volume and cooling is very important.

2e9x's · 11-05-2008, 12:54 PM

What is the update on this product?

F32Fleet · 11-05-2008, 03:17 PM

Two questions:

#1: How does this benefit current A/T users since the radiator (from what I've been told) has an intergrated A/T cooler

#2: Will this setup facilitate A/T fluid changes (cooler line flush or pump inlet flush)??

sambonator · 11-05-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Two questions:

#1: How does this benefit current A/T users since the radiator (from what I've been told) has an intergrated A/T cooler

#2: Will this setup facilitate A/T fluid changes (cooler line flush or pump inlet flush)??

The integrated AT cooler is probably fine for the AT. The major benefit is reduction of load to the engine cooling system.

AT 335i's overheat coolant much quicker than MT 335i's because additional heat from the AT get dumped into the cooling system. VK's AT cooler stops AT fluid from dumping heat into the engine coolant.

That's all I know from Vince's previous postings.

Vince? He might be busy taking care of his cylinder 6 issues...

Orb · 12-04-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Vince@ V K Motorwerks

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

This transmission cooler is going to bypass the radiator which will also help keep your water temps cooler and when combined with the V K Motorwerks OC and FMIC will keep your car running its coolest.

-Vince

If you bypass the radiator then the transmission life will be shorten greatly and void the warranty. The warranty issue is really a huge deal and it will be gone. The purpose of the liquid to liquid heat exchange is to bring up the temperature of the transmission fluid as quickly as possible. Have you looked at M3 DTC setup…..that is what you need to or something like it. I PM you about 8 months ago.

Orb

Vince@ V K Motorwerks · 12-04-2008, 10:45 PM

We are waiting to see what happens when we hook up the new radiator, we may not actually need to isolate the radiator or even run a second transcooler. I do remember your messages.

sambonator · 05-17-2009, 01:56 AM

Vince: Any updates on this? Maybe an auxiliary water radiator and high performance radiator fan ala BMW Performance would make more sense?

Raflekt · 05-26-2009, 04:43 PM

What about this??? Im very interested

Turkeybaster115 · 04-13-2011, 09:48 AM

SUPER BUMP. Anyone know what happened to vince? I'm interested in an ATF oil cooler.

Bowser330 · 04-16-2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Turkeybaster115

SUPER BUMP. Anyone know what happened to vince? I'm interested in an ATF oil cooler.

+1 super bump

Mr. 5 · 04-16-2011, 12:55 AM

They went out of business a while back so I'm closing this thread.

10-16-2008, 02:34 AM	#23
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