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Foreign Auto Supply Transmission Cooler. Design. Extruded 6063-T6 body Fully machined features Proprietary 6063-T6 FAS thermal CORE *Friction Stir Welded (FSW) lid for maximum heat transfer Retains stock hardware and placement.
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Design • Extruded 6063-T6 body • Fully machined features • Proprietary 6063-T6 FAS thermal CORE • *Friction Stir Welded (FSW) lid for maximum heat transfer • Retains stock hardware and placement * Friction Stir Welding is a patented technology only available through a licensed supplier.
Comparison FAS Oil to Air Stock VW Oil to Water 40 sq in Alum. to Air area 112 sq in Oil to Al. area • 160 sq in Al. to Air area • 440 sq in Oil to Al. area
Advantages • Reduced thermal load on the engine coolant system • 4 times the amount of contact surface area for both oil and air over stock • Eliminates the possibility of intermixing coolant and ATF as with previous design • Easier installation with the removal of cooling lines
Thermal Analysis • Thermal loading shown under natural convection
Testing • *Thermal bench testing has shown the cooler to operate between 175-188F without air flow. *Testing was conducted at 74F with a completely rebuilt transmission running fully synthetic ATF at full load in 3rd gear for 40 min.