tru cool 4451/ 4454

[quick4dr]

which one should I get? the 4454 is the larger one obviously, but i feel as though the 4451 will do more than justice, for stage 2.

[DirtyDirtyHouse]

I bought the 4454 from a local AutoZone at a pretty good price. I made a special bracket and mounted it to the front behind the bumper. It gets suuuuper hot here in Fla. and I'm running Stage 2+. Didn't want to take chances, but the 4451 will do just fine.

[fishbone]

Don't forget about the 4452. That's the one I went with as I didn't want the larger one to take the additional space over the radiator.

[m sprank]

4454 w/ no problems here. Even running a FMIC and the 4454.

[scoobydoobie]

Don't forget about the 4452. That's the one I went with as I didn't want the larger one to take the additional space over the radiator.

 

+1, 4452 here as well

[tzdevil323]

I think it all comes down to personal preference, Ive noticed many people install different sizes for different reasons i.e. fitment, price, climate etc. I went with a 4454 it was a personal choice with no particular reason other I than I wanted the biggest size the would fit comfortably and as for covering the radiator I saw no significant temp. rise or anything.

[m sprank]

Wow that mount is hardcore overkill, lol. Mine is on the drivers side. Just used the standard thru the radiator zip ties.

[I 5EAT Turkey Clubs]

FWIW I went with the 4454.

[tzdevil323]

Wow that mount is hardcore overkill, lol. Mine is on the drivers side. Just used the standard thru the radiator zip ties.

 

Ha, yeah I'm a bit paranoid and just could not bring myself to stick the ties through the radiator. I know nothing will happen but I couldn't bring myself to do it. In any case I'm happy with the setup and I cant see it when its all put back together.

[m sprank]

Not knocking it. I give props for the energy and ingenuity. Its just beefy for what it is holding thats all. I can understand the queasiness about pushing through the radiator. But it is how lots of things are mounted to radiators.

[quick4dr]

so for NY climates, cold winter, warm sometimes into the 90s summer. Stage 2 a 4452 should suffice? these have the thermal bypass for better cold weather performance with heating up?

[m sprank]

I ran the 4454 in NYC for a year. 1 full winter with no issues at all.

[snow05gtRI]

i have run the 4454 for the past year+ in new england.

[notthesnail]

I just installed the 4454. With the hoses pointed down, I used the inside left mounting holes on the trans cooler to mount it to the existing holes in the center upright support in front of the rad and a/c consender. Had to unhook the top brackets of both and tip them back so I could put the bolts in from the back. Just two bolts holding it in place. I put the sticky pads from the kit on either side of each bolt where the cooler touches the support. Sorry, no pics.

[LegacyMUN2k6]

I got my 4454 white box/oem off ebay. The only thing is it did not come with the hose. Why kind and size of hose would I need for this and would anyone recommend ss lines for it?

 

I found this hose on ebay just wondering if it is the proper size and application related.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEATER-HOSE-5-8-ID-PREM-THERMAL-H-D-INSULATED-6-FT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c513fd851QQitemZ190341699665QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[tzdevil323]

5/16" or 3/8" I think will work, I cant remember what size I used all I remember is how difficult it was to connect the the new hose to the return line on the car because it was so tight. The link you show is for the wrong application. Transmission oil cooler hose is what you want. I bought mine from advanced auto parts and you can get it in any length you want.