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Originally Posted by Wayno
Having a thermostat makes no sense.
- Do you know for sure that the transmission can operate with a blocked oil line?
- The heat exchanger is primarily for raising the ATF temperature as quickly as possible at start up. You're not allowing it to happen by blocking the oil line.
- Tstat is across 2 lines.
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actually it does. IF your oil cooler core is efficient enough to cool down your oil, you wont be able to keep the oil on the preferred operating temperature. unless my car is a dedicated track car then i guess not having a thermostat would be more beneficial. the thermostat opens up at 180F. so if my temp is still below 180F, it wont allow the ATF to run thru the setrab core. instead, it re-routes it back straight to the heat exchanger. so i dont see anything on my diagram that would block the oil line and stop the ATF to circulate.
Derale Fluid Control Thermostats are highly recommended for both engines and transmissions. As the fluid temperatures exceed 180°F the thermostatic valve closes, allowing 95% flow through the oil cooler. At temps below 180°F the valve is open, with 90% of the oil bypassing the cooler. The remaining 10% of the oil flows through the cooler, maintaining constant system pressure, preventing air pockets and eliminating cold oil shock.
Features:
Bypasses cooler at 180°F
Provides quicker warm-up temps
Perfect for cold weather climates
Can be rotated 180° to switch flow direction
Flows up to 20 Gallons per minute
Rated up to 200psi
Ultra bright finish
New Billet style design