Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class I - Economy
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Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class I - Economy
Item # D12902
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Derale Transmission Coolers - D12902
- Tube-Fin Cooler
- Car
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Standard Mount
- 15-1/4W x 5T x 3/4D Inch
- Derale
15-1/4" Wide x 5" tall x 3/4" deep, reliable, all-aluminum tube-and-fin cooler extends the life and improves overall functioning of your Volvo S60's transmission.
Features:
- Improves functioning and overall performance of transmission
- Extends life of transmission and prolongs period between necessary fluid changes
- Cuts down on heat-related failures
- Agitates fluid with built-in, embossed turbulators for more efficient cooling
- Constructed of durable, lightweight aluminum
- Thermal-conductive metal provides excellent transfer of heat
- Includes:
- High-temperature, OEM spec hose with stainless steel clamps
- Nylon mounting rods
- Insta-dapt radiator adapter
- Recommended for compact cars
- Imported
Specs:
- Inlets: 11/32" hose barb
- Overall dimensions: 15-1/4" wide x 5" tall x 3/4" deep
- Core width: 12-1/4"
- Distance between inlets: 3-3/4"
- 1-Year warranty
Note: The Derale Insta-dapt radiator adapter fits most vehicles with 5/16" transmission lines, but not all. In some cases, additional fittings or alteration of the OEM lines or hoses may be required for installation.
Perhaps the simplest type of heat exchanger, the tube-fin effectively cools a variety of automotive systems. The concept is simple: Fluid cools as it travels through the core by transferring heat out to the fins. The fins then provide the surface area necessary for sufficient heat exchange to take place, allowing the heat pulled from the fluid to dissipate into the surrounding air. Quick, easy and effective.
12902 Derale Dyno-Cool Aluminum Tube and Fin Cooler with Installation Kit
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This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1984 - 1987 Pontiac 1000 1.6L I4 Engine
- 1962 - 1968 Volvo 122 1.8L I4 Engine
- 1967 - 1968 Volvo 140 Series 1.8L I4 Engine
- 1969 - 1974 Volvo 140 Series 2.0L I4 Engine
- 2014 - 2018 Ram 1500 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel Engine
- 2013 - 2022 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 Engine
- 2010 - 2012 Ram 1500 3.7L V6 Engine
- 2019 - 2019 Ram 1500 Classic 3.0L V6 EcoDiesel Engine
- 1970 - 1975 Volvo 164 3.0L I6 Engine
- 1968 - 1968 Volvo 1800 1.8L I4 Engine
- 1969 - 1973 Volvo 1800 2.0L I4 Engine
- 2011 - 2014 Chrysler 200 2.4L I4 Engine
- 2011 - 2014 Chrysler 200 3.6L V6 Engine
- 1983 - 1983 Pontiac 2000 1.8L I4 Engine
- 1983 - 1983 Pontiac 2000 2.0L I4 Engine
- 1984 - 1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird 1.8L I4 Engine
- 1984 - 1984 Pontiac 2000 Sunbird 2.0L I4 Engine
- 1989 - 1992 Eagle 2000GTX 2.0L I4 Engine
- 1995 - 1998 Nissan 200SX 1.6L I4 Engine
- 1984 - 1987 Nissan 200SX 1.8L I4 Engine
- 1977 - 1998 Nissan 200SX 2.0L I4 Engine
- 1982 - 1983 Nissan 200SX 2.2L I4 Engine
- 1987 - 1988 Nissan 200SX 3.0L V6 Engine
- 1975 - 1975 Volvo 240 Series 2.0L I4 Engine
- 1976 - 1985 Volvo 240 Series 2.1L I4 Engine
- 1981 - 1993 Volvo 240 Series 2.3L I4 Engine
- 1982 - 1984 Volvo 240 Series 2.4L I6 Diesel Engine
- 1989 - 1998 Nissan 240SX 2.4L I4 Engine
- 1981 - 1981 Volvo 260 Series 2.1L I4 Engine
- 1980 - 1981 Volvo 260 Series 2.4L I6 Engine See All Vehicle Fits
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Customer Reviews
Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit - Class I - Economy - D12902
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (121 Customer Reviews)
15-1/4" Wide x 5" tall x 3/4" deep, reliable, all-aluminum tube-and-fin cooler extends the life and improves overall functioning of your vehicle's transmission.by: Vinny from Marrero La.08/15/2023
Removing the front bumper/grill on my Odyssey was a must! Installation was pretty much straight forward once you confirm the feed, and return connection points. Mounting the actual cooler to the front radiator was the easiest part of the job. My Odyssey made two 650 mile trips pulling 2050 lbs with no problems so I’m very happy with the cooler!
by: Michael L04/30/2015
2004 Dodge Dakota
good product form a great company !
my only complaint is this was listed as for my specific truck, but the "insta-dapt" supplied doesn't fit the Dodge truck of my year. even doing my research ahead of time, it seems to be hit or miss whether it would fit as some of them come with 5/16 fittings and some (like mine) come with 9/16 fittings. it doesnt matter the engine size, even other 3.7L dodge trucks of the same year have 5/16 fittings... I think Dodge made a change middle year, but never let the consumer know as mine is a late year '04.
no dig deal as I was able to assemble it anyways and got it up and running great and both the radiator and trans are running much cooler now !
I attached the D12902 to the bumper as you will see in attached images.
2 attached images are just before finishing, bumper hasnt been attached yet, one of them is after everything was complete.
by: Ryan 07/28/2022
Jeep
Not sure of the btu output of this but it worked perfectly fine in my jeep with the factory transmission. Upgraded to a built transmission and as it seems ill need a lot more cooling capacity. No rust or corrosion so far. The clamps it ships with are a gigantic transmission hazzard... had a clamp split right down the middle on me in my drive way thankfully. I would buy different clamps if you didn't want fluid puking out of a hose at 90+ psi and kill your trans.
by: Daniel05/20/2020
Worked great, was able to travel safely putting my minivan to work. Simple install with great instructions. Will extend the life and increase the value of your vehicle!
by: Mark 06/22/2022
Works well. Just make sure it is matched to the load being towed.
by: Dallas05/12/2022
Not installed yet but its the best price i could find.
by: Henri04/25/2022
Great cooler upgrade for my 1997 GMC Yukon! Little delivery damage, but was so easy to bend those fins back to original shape so no worries!
Nice that you had proper dimension measurements online, so it was easy to figure out what kind I can fit in my truck. Complete kit had everything I needed to get it done!
Modified old cooler bracket little bit and that was it. Works great!
by: Mason10/11/2023
Works solidly, much better than the optional stock tranny cooler. It doesn't get temps as low as another one I've had, but it doesn't leak like that one either! Always keeps temps within acceptable range, though at the higher end of acceptable when pulling 7-8k in 110*F outside temps and hills. Be prepared to fabricate a mount for it, not a one size fits all kit!
by: Derrick.H07/30/2022
I have always loved etrailer and their service. Once again order another of these coolers. Drop my temp from 240 to 170-190 also remember to order extra hose, the adapter if needed for your vehicle make, mount kits. Love it. Perfect this one is on a 07 GMC Yukon XL always add an extra cooler on your 1500 gmc or chevys they help out so much for them.
by: Raul04/01/2023
I was able to mount it but never able to actually install it and hook it up completely.
by: Todd12/16/2018
I just installed this on my chevy avalanche.
Flipped the bottom brace around in order to mount to.
The hardest part is getting the hoses on the cooler and over the return line.
I ended up getting a 90 deg quick connection coming from the radiator instead of using the one I got from etrailer. This keeps the hose from bending as much.
Also purchase the installation kit with a hose as you will need an extra hose.
After install I wish I would have went with the next bigger unit which is 10 high instead of 7 1/2 as I had plenty of room.
by: John H04/29/2023
Excellent, way better than the WeatherTech rain guards I had on there before.
by: Dustin03/26/2023
Hose barely fits on the fittings of the fittings of the cooler. It was very frustrating.
by: Frank 03/20/2023
Appears well constructed and delivered with all parts necessary for installation. Rating base on just that. Have not installed but, when installed and operational I’ll rewrite review.
by: James06/11/2019
Installed this in a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Mounted it above the factory cooler that was already in the truck. (Flat fin side towards the a/c condenser). I used the insta-mount zip tie kit and also the flex metal mounts to anchor the cooler to the top of the factory cooler bracket as close to the a/c condenser as possible. The vertical bracket (part of the truck) that runs right down the middle of the a/c condenser has to be cut. All fairly minor fabrication. Hack saw and hand drill stuff. The fan has to be reversed to become a pusher. Followed the hood release cable from the interior to run 12 volts to power the fan on at ignition. Haven’t hooked the trailer up yet so I don’t know if this will resolve the hot tranny situation. ( I could smell the tranny getting hot before especially when we stopped at lights). Change your fluid too. etrailer delivered quickly and the cooler was well boxed and untouched.
by: Mike03/17/2021
This fan looks like it will do a great job.
No more overheated transmission.
Pulling a trailer in stop and go traffic on a 100 degree day - No problem :-)
by: Charles04/12/2023
Worked good easy hook up
by: Morris 07/08/2022
I installed this fan yesterday. Very powerful and works great. Currently works off a selectable switch as I need it but will switch out with the thermonswitch I got soon.
by: Matthew D08/10/2018
I purchased this for my C6 Corvette A6 transmission. I did, however, bypass the radiator and only use the transmission cooler for the C6. I purchased and used the Derale Radiator Adapter fitting 259-13035 for both the top and bottom and just capped them off to keep debris out of the reservoir. I also had to make some custom mounting brackets. This is an excellent product and it keeps the tranny in a great temperature range.
by: Jim K04/18/2017
i put this unit in my 2008 NIssan Titan pickup. we are going to take a 9000 mile trip this summer pulling a 27 ft HI Lo camper. The instructions were very generic. specific unit instructions would be very helpful. the grill was difficult to get out until i found a Youtube video for that. the hose provided was to short, so I made a run to the parts store. the unit appears to be well made.
by: DALE04/22/2013
This fan is for a project that will not be completed until the middle of 2014 or later. I plan to use it to increase the air flow through the air conditioner condenser in my 1969 Corvair convertible. I will be ordering another fan since my design requires two fans for greatest efficiency and the flow rate for these fans is on the low side. The 500 cfm fans comes with too many items that are useless for my application thereby being too expensive.
Dale Bartley
by: vandevsr08/02/2017
I mounted this fan in the puller position on my auxiliary transmission cooler so that I can tow a 15ft travel trailer with my minivan. Installation was sweet. There was an instruction page in the box and enough parts for mounting. I was surprised at how much air this thing moves. I wouldn't call it noisy since the fan spins smoothly and quietly when I tested it out in the open, but when mounted in the congested grill area of my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan I can definitely hear it hum more than the stock radiator fan. It pushes that much air. I would definitely recommend this product.
by: Dan L04/08/2014
Wanted to give my Honda better ability to handle a tow. this baby does the job. Transmission definitely cooler operation since the install. The install was simple and straight forward.
by: David06/13/2018
After one of use on a 2005 Honda Pilot, everything is holding up just fine. The one star less is because of the difficulty in installing it on this particular vehicle. Although this is a universal component, it is MUCH easier to install on pickup trucks. Best of luck with a brand new rubber hose going on with any sort of ease.
by: Dave C12/10/2012
Very easy install, absolutely no leaks anywhere in the system after putting it into service. I did have to get additional hose for the install due to the location I chose for the cooler (personal preference). I centered it on the bumper side of the radiator to provide the best air flow. Remember to get a quart of transmission fluid to accomodate the larger system volume after the install. I took my grill off to provide the most room for putting the cooler in rather than trying to wedge it between the radiator and grill, made install the nylon fasteners through the radiator and cooler much easier. Should last for many years.
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