Review on 🔥 Enhance Performance with Derale 13950 Atomic-Cool Remote Cooler, Black by Mark Adams

When I bought my 2007 Silverado I was thinking about fuel economy and not towing, so I settled on a model with a very high reverse (I get 20-22mpg empty). When my wife and I decided to hit the road this year and bought our 24 foot camper (TT), I was concerned if my truck would be able to tow it. It turned out to have plenty of power, but the gearbox got hot very quickly, even on flat ground, so I knew I wouldn't be able to tow our TT in the mountains. I considered buying a larger truck or swapping out the rear, but I knew both options would be very expensive and would result in permanent fuel savings (not just towing). My truck already had a stock transmission cooler and after some research I decided to use this remote cooler to expand the system and increase cooling capacity. I installed it the day before we left for Colorado and it worked great. My transmission oil temp was about 200 degrees (Fahrenheit) before I installed this cooler pulling my 24 foot TT on flat terrain. After installation, even in the mountains, the temperature was about 170 degrees. We've ridden over 300 miles in the Colorado Rockies in 6,000 to 11,000 feet with no issues. My trans temp hit 200 degrees only once while riding a steady steep incline at 20 mph going from 8,000 feet to 11,000 feet in 5 miles. It hit 200 as soon as I got to the top of the mountain and instantly cooled down to 170 within minutes. Overall I am very satisfied with this product. It deserves 5 stars for performance. The reason I gave it 4 stars is for several reasons. First, the kit does not include the all-important coolant adapter, making it easy to connect to your existing transmission cooler and eliminates the need to cut hoses. (http://www.amazon.com/Derale-13035-Radiator-Adaptor-Fitting/dp/B004XONNZ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1410924966&sr=8-2&keywords=derale+transmission+adaptor). Second, the installation guide is not very good. Granted, this product is designed for many different car models, but it would be good if they suggested some recommended places to install this thin, or at least some places it shouldn't be installed. The instructions are extremely simple and very ambiguous ("this device can be installed anywhere"). As for the electrical connection, the same is true here ("connection can be made to any power source”). Both statements are wrong. Although the device can be installed anywhere, it should not be installed anywhere. It must be in a place where it cannot be damaged. I found a YouTube video showing a professional installing it under the engine facing the road so it can be damaged by road debris or weeds if the car goes off the road. This is a stupid place to install. As for the electrical connection, you can't hook it up to just any old wire. The cable must be able to carry enough load to power both the equipment it is intended for and the additional load of the electric fan (which is a heavy load). This is 14 gauge wire or larger. Here is how I installed it. On my '07 Silverado 1500, the front bumper has two air vents right in the middle. I installed it right in the center of the front bumper behind those air vents. I had to make a custom mounting bracket out of a 1" aluminum angle I got from Lowes to mount it in this location, but it wasn't difficult. This placed the cooler directly below the stock cooler and heatsink in a location perfect for connecting to a GM cooler adapter (not included) and where the unit was fully protected from damage but had plenty of airflow. The kit includes a thermostat switch that is fixed at 180 F (which is above the recommended operating temperature for transmission fluid. 170 is the optimum operating temperature). I have not used this switch. I simply connected the radiator fan wires to the wires that power the electric radiator fans which are already thermostat controlled and turn on when the radiator reaches the correct temperature. At first I was concerned that this type of connection would cause my transmission fluid to cool too much, but my transmission temp is around 165°F when I'm not pulling, at idle, so that's perfect. I took several photos and videos. my installation procedure and when i have time i will make a video and add it to this review.