Trans Cooling Scoop

[Flyboygsxr]

Is the Ford Racing Trans cooling scoop a good buy? Does it really help? Is anyone else using it? It's listed on Steeda.com at $99

Adam

 

[VoodooBoss]

Most of us tracking our cars use it and its good for lowering trans temps on a hot day by 20+ degrees.

 

[F.D. Sako]

Is that a good price, or can we get a better deal from Tousley or Tasca Ford?

 

[Flyboygsxr]

Not sure…I bought it from Steeda, no tax and free shipping for $99

 

[F.D. Sako]

I was hoping 06mach1 could make one for us. Possibly one that has a shorter profile to avoid contact with bumps and elevation changes at the track.

Edit: Looks like it's ~$86 at Tasca, but they charge shipping. Looks like it's $99.32 shipped to my place, so not much of a difference, but you might save a bit more if you're closer to the dealer.

Also found it on Amazon for $99

 

[steveespo]

I don't know what the temps would be without it but I was seeing close to 300 fluid temp with it after a 35 minute session in 85 degree ambient temps earlier this year.
Follow the 302S fluid change intervals if you track your car regularly the trans and diff lube get very hot.
$99 to the door is a good deal, did you use LD14sale code at Steeda to get that price?
Steve

 

[Roadhouse]

I have it but I'm not sure how effective it is at lowering trans temps. Although, I have found it quite effective at picking up grass/dirt while offroading. Mine is pretty deformed now after banging it against some curbing on track. I may remove it...

 

[06mach1]

I was hoping 06mach1 could make one for us. Possibly one that has a shorter profile to avoid contact with bumps and elevation changes at the track.

Edit: Looks like it's ~$86 at Tasca, but they charge shipping. Looks like it's $99.32 shipped to my place, so not much of a difference, but you might save a bit more if you're closer to the dealer.

Also found it on Amazon for $99

I don't think I could make it any cheaper than you can currently buy the scoop. I run the trans scoop and the only time I found it to be a little low was when I ran over a woodchuck (ground hog). And boy, was that a nasty mess under the car! The scoop looks to stick down about an inch. Any less than that it won't be picking up much air and at that point may not be worth installing..

 

[cosm3os]

Here's a tip: mine was clanging on the trans on rough roads. Put a piece of door edge guard from your local Pepzone on the back edge so your fancy car doesn't sound like a POS 94 Civic.

 

[Shaun12]

I don't know what the temps would be without it but I was seeing close to 300 fluid temp with it after a 35 minute session in 85 degree ambient temps earlier this year.
Follow the 302S fluid change intervals if you track your car regularly the trans and diff lube get very hot.
$99 to the door is a good deal, did you use LD14sale code at Steeda to get that price?
Steve

Steve - Where can someone find this info? I'm interested in knowing how often I should be changing all my fluids once I start taking the car to the track regularly.

 

[steveespo]

Steve - Where can someone find this info? I'm interested in knowing how often I should be changing all my fluids once I start taking the car to the track regularly.

Shaun
I am sure one of the gang will post the 302S supplement PDF. I search my hard drive but couldn't find it. Trying google now.
Steve
Found it: http://www.fordracingparts.com/Download/BOSS302SPDFs/Boss%20302S%20owners%20manual%20version%20AV4.pdf

 

[06mach1]

Shaun
I am sure one of the gang will post the 302S supplement PDF. I search my hard drive but couldn't find it. Trying google now.
Steve
Found it: http://www.fordracingparts.com/Download/BOSS302SPDFs/Boss%20302S%20owners%20manual%20version%20AV4.pdf

Steve, here is the post with the supplement posted.
https://trackmustangsonline.com/index.php?topic=6120.0

 

[steveespo]

Interval to change spark plugs may shock a few of us. I have at least 60 track hours on mine and I actually changed them in 2012. Gues I should get a set of the zero heat range and try them.
Steve

 

[VoodooBoss]

Interval to change spark plugs may shock a few of us. I have at least 60 track hours on mine and I actually changed them in 2012. Gues I should get a set of the zero heat range and try them.
Steve

I'll be changing my plugs when I have my trans and diff fluids changed at the end of the season. What about the fuel filter.

 

[Shaun12]

Awesome. Thanks for the links.