Installing 5spd radiator, safe to instal trans cooler only

[Comrade_Charlie]

My auto rad got bad, so I installed a 5spd one without a trans cooler thingy built in. Is it safe to install that and just a normal trans cooler? Would I run the chance of burning up my transmission?

 

By the way this is a 1998 pathfinder, I know its not a Z but this is the most knowledgeable site there is!

[Chaparral2f]

Using an aftermarket trans oil cooler shouldn't be any problem. Just be sure it is where it can get some air, and if you use the vehicle to tow, get a heavy duty cooler.

Joe

[jasper]

I would get a NEW RADIATOR. Transmissions are $2000.+ Spend the $150.00 on a quality aftermarket radiator. I would also use the aux cooler in series. Unless things have changed...Transmissions were not a strong point in pathfinders!!!

[Comrade_Charlie]

nissan automatics suck in general. The front end is smashed, I got the 98 pathy for 300 bucks, the rad was smashed but didnt leak, but the plastic end tanks finally cracked and was leaking... I put a rx7 radiator in there, it fits and works. I want to evntuall use it for towing, ill spend the cash for a good trans cooler. I have a 5spd for this but really dont feel like wrenching on this thing much.

 

I just know in my maxima that was auto, I put the trans cooler after the radiator got the bulk of the heat out... im putting it in a big open spot in the front end. the frame isnt dmg, but the rad support is bent up enough to not fit a path radiator or condensor. but I dont have the cash to fix it, and cant bring myself to part it out.

 

Im using a trans cooler from an explorer from a junkyard, I was thinking about using 2, side by side, not front and behind, so they both can get cold air. I really cant afford any thing over 10-20 bucks since im trying to get my 300zx back on the road.