with the heat in so. cal i wanna get the hayden tranny cooler and maybe the stillen engine oil cooler. i'd like to do the installation myself to learn more about my car. how's the install for these components?
also, i saw the tranny cooler for ~$40. is that accurate?
any alternatives to the engine oil cooler to stillen?

 

The transmission cooler install is not overly complicated. There are several manufacturers and models to choose from in this area. Anybody with common hand tools could do the transmission cooler install. There are a few write-ups laying around describing the process. I recently installed a Hayden 403. I think I paid more than $40...more like $60, but I also purchased an extra section of "Hayden" brand transmission cooler hose.

I can not speak for the oil cooler, but from what I have heard about this add-on is that it is expensive, not to mention our cars already have one (I think).

 

Here you go: http://www.greghome.com/Greg's%20Garage/1999%20Nissan%20Maxima%20SE/Xmission%20Cooler.htm

 

thanks. pretty straightforward i guess. definitely an install i want to try doing myself.... maybe someone can take a look at the finished product before i blow up my tranny???

 

i noticed you guys have haydens. any better than the b&m or summit coolers? jc

 

I have the Hayden cooler because Don recommended it.

 

I was going to order a cooler out the Summit Racing catalog. I went with Hayden because (1) Most people here have them (2) The local Pep Boys had them on the shelf (3) I have not seen another brand on the shelf in a local store.

 

will there be any performance difference with this install of the tranny cooler???? i'll do it for 60 bones.

 

It'll help cool down your tranny fluid, which is good.

 

any performance difference????? like any my butt can feel?

 

There is no performance difference. It is more or less insurance. Maybe later in the car's life it will still shift smoothly since the coolant was kept cooler, resulting in less damage to the transmission. But, it will not shift faster or improve anything immediately.

 

i guess, i'll think about getting one still, even though i won't see any results, cause i'm thinking about supercharging my max.

 

hey, for 60 bux it's worth it for cheap insurance. definitely on my to do list.