I don't own one (yet) but I imagine it will be run with an electric pump. That's how track coolers are normally done. I'm sure there's a place to plumb a pair of lines and hang a pump.
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The 15/16 Track/R trans has an internal gerotor pump, the Base/Tech does not. Not sure exactly why Ford has not already released with an electric pump for the trans cooling, it doesn't seem too hard, but they are working on it and will release something for the Base/Tech cars.
As would be expected, there is a limit to the budget that Ford Racing has earmarked for transmission cooling kit. As such, I'd venture to guess that much of their testing will be done locally and that part of the delay is related to the winter weather and the fact that they weren't able to test.
Next time I have my GT350 (Track Pack) up in the air I'll try to get some shots of the hardware that you wouldn't see on a Tech Pack non-R model and compare it to shots I took of the TR3160 transmission I had. The pump is indeed internal.
Next time I have my GT350 (Track Pack) up in the air I'll try to get some shots of the hardware that you wouldn't see on a Tech Pack non-R model and compare it to shots I took of the TR3160 transmission I had. The pump is indeed internal.
I kinda doubt that is the main hold up. There's software integration, factory expectations of fit and function, and the need for the average dealer tech to be able to install it in a modest amount of time, I get it's not trivial. Just not sure why it's so hard, either.
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Mack, they can design all they want. They can virtual test all they want.
Verification takes time and as I said, much of it may be done locally. It has already been shared that Ford Racing engineers were trying to piece together at least two different kits. With hardware selection out of the way, they can start to test, log, and take it from there.
Verification takes time and as I said, much of it may be done locally. It has already been shared that Ford Racing engineers were trying to piece together at least two different kits. With hardware selection out of the way, they can start to test, log, and take it from there.
It's been a month since I had emails on it, but at that time FP engineering did not lead me to believe they were waiting on verification, it was a systems integration hold up.
Missed the part about two solutions, where is that posted?
Missed the part about two solutions, where is that posted?
From what I remember they were looking at 2 kits. THe first was basically the full OEM swap, tranny, lines, cooler, etc
The 2nd was using an electric pump. Would be manually operated via switch
The electric pump option would most likely require some modification to the trans housing. I have checked with FP and they suggest using the fill and drain plugs for the cooling line connections. The drain plug is on the bottom of the transmission and any connection there would easily be subject to damage. There is a cast in port on the side/bottom of the case in the rear that could be drilled and tapped for the hose connection. This location would be a better spot for circulation and safer for the hose port. A better place for the input port would be towards the front of the transmission, unfortunately there are no obvious good locations on the housing for that hose connection. It will be interesting to see what the Ford engineers come up with for the trans cooler option.
Excellent article EditorTurner:bowdown:
Thanks Tankman!
I asked Mike at Buyfordracing to put in an order when this looked like it was going to happen. I then talked to him today when it popped up on their site. He originally recommended I wait before piecing together a service kit.
Glad I took his advice and waited.��
And thanks FRP for listening.
Glad I took his advice and waited.��
And thanks FRP for listening.
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Cool. I look forward to your install thread. :rolling:
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