Ford Performance Trans Scoop - MT82

[Ewheels]

I've seen a few comments here and there about this but nothing definitive. Is the Ford MT82 trans scoop worth getting for track use or is it a waste of money?
Thanks in advance!

 

[SavetheManuals]

I've seen a few comments here and there about this but nothing definitive. Is the Ford MT82 trans scoop worth getting for track use or is it a waste of money?
Thanks in advance!

A trans cooler would be ideal but it is definitely better than nothing, I noticed a significant decrease in the heat coming through my center console and shifter after installing the trans scoop.

 

[JeffV8]

I bought one and will be installing soon.

 

[k98dave]

I have one and yes its worth it. Std on LS Boss. Only thing is you have to remove it to change oil unless you have some way of directing oil away from it on Sn197. Im not sure on SN550 cars cause the scoop looks different

 

[JDee]

I have one and yes its worth it. Std on LS Boss. Only thing is you have to remove it to change oil unless you have some way of directing oil away from it on Sn197. Im not sure on SN550 cars cause the scoop looks different

I'm too lazy to do that! I have a real big oil drain pan, would probably just open 'er up and let it drool down the scoop into the pan for 24 hours or so, then wipe the scoop off! Or maybe you can't get at the oil drain bolt with the scoop on there?

 

[Bill Pemberton]

We were told ( at the Mustang Roundup years back) by one of the Lead Engineers on the Boss 302 Project that the scoop made a significant change in tranny temp and even the simple shape was checked with different variations. Never saw my tranny get hot on either my 2012 or 2013 street Bosses , but I did change fluid more often than most.

 

[Ewheels]

Thank you all for your input!
I'm new to this and only doing HPDE events at the moment so I doubt my tranny is getting all that hot but I like the peace of mind.

As this car is also my daily, any concern of the scoop hanging too low and scraping on speed bumps or anything? Or should I only have it on for track days?

 

[SavetheManuals]

Thank you all for your input!
I'm new to this and only doing HPDE events at the moment so I doubt my tranny is getting all that hot but I like the peace of mind.

As this car is also my daily, any concern of the scoop hanging too low and scraping on speed bumps or anything? Or should I only have it on for track days?

Your trans is probably getting hotter than you realize, I build up lots of heat even on winding road drives and noticed a big improvement there too, not just on the track.
For that reason I leave mine on all the time but it does hang low, you will need to take that into consideration going over speed bumps and up steep driveways. If you don't do any aggressive driving off the track then it might be good peace of mind to swap it back and forth.

 

[Ewheels]

So I asked a Steeda sales rep about possibly price matching and this is what I got in response:



Steeda claims that at least the 2018+ MT-82's don't need trans cooling, apparently. Any thoughts on this?

 

[SavetheManuals]

Steeda claims that at least the 2018+ MT-82's don't need trans cooling, apparently. Any thoughts on this?

Well there are differences in the transmission itself as well as the obvious fascia and other aero differences, it is possible that the 2018+ don't need it!
I'd rather have the scoop for the track to be on the safe side to protect our fragile transmissions, and make your fluid last longer. Plus, the desert heat here is so intense, I doubt even Florida compares, and unless you're chasing hundredths the extra weight is insignificant compared to just the brace. In that case the only real reason not to have it is for clearance and cost. I think it might pay for itself in trans fluid in a couple seasons, not to mention prolonging MT-82 life.
Does your car monitor trans fluid temp? If so, what temps have you seen so far?

 

[Ewheels]

I agree with you there. I'll probably get it anyway for peace of mind.

My car does not monitor trans temp, unfortunately. I hear overheating is a real concern for the A10s but not so much for the MT-82s. But if this $200 bolt-on part could make the difference, why not.

 

[k98dave]

I'm too lazy to do that! I have a real big oil drain pan, would probably just open 'er up and let it drool down the scoop into the pan for 24 hours or so, then wipe the scoop off! Or maybe you can't get at the oil drain bolt with the scoop on there?

The drain plug on 197 is just above the leading edge of the scoop and since I just use ramps with the car at angle it will cause oil to drain into the scoop and make a big mess. If your on a lift and car is level perhaps not.

 

[302 Hi Pro]

It’s still a bit of a mess, I just remove it.

 

[mjpjr45]

Shelby makes a slimmer version, that doesn't need to be removed when changing the oil.

Shelby American Transmission Cooler Scoop

Shelby American Transmission Cooler Scoop

www.shelbystore.com

 

[TymeSlayer]

I've used them both and never had any issues with either. Sold them both but have a unused one NIB that I was thinking of modifying since it won't fit with my BMR K-Member. Eventually I'll go another route so PM me if you're interested.

 

[JeffV8]

What is a high temp for my MT82 Transmision? I bought the Ford scoop and installed a transmission gauge but need to find a place for the sending unit.

 

[Fat Boss]

The "kitty litter scoop" is worth 20* in trans temps. I never removed mine for oil changes, it'd just drain right out of the corner of the scoop.

 

[Grant 302]

But is it worth any downforce?

I can’t quantify how much it helps, but I’d put one on even if I had a separate oil-air cooler. I have the scoop on both of mine.

 

[TymeSlayer]

Now if only someone could figure a way to mount it with the BMR K-member... I did contact BMR but they offered no solution. I figured I'd have to find another mounting point and weld on some different mounting arms. Never enough tyme in the world to get to all the things I'd like to do. Perhaps I'll find a remote cooling system for the tranny. Right now it's the only part of the system I worry about temps on the track.

 

[SydWays]

Now if only someone could figure a way to mount it with the BMR K-member... I did contact BMR but they offered no solution. I figured I'd have to find another mounting point and weld on some different mounting arms. Never enough tyme in the world to get to all the things I'd like to do. Perhaps I'll find a remote cooling system for the tranny. Right now it's the only part of the system I worry about temps on the track.

TS, I had same issue with the BMR K-member on my 2013 Boss LS. I fabricated a cross brace (which it didn't have originally) welded on mounting tabs, and bolted on an aluminum scoop which I fabricated from 7075-T6 aluminum. Lots of work but worth it. I designed it so that the angle & height is adjustable. Oil can be changed without dropping it. See attached picture and PM me if you want more info.