175-225* is ideal operating temperature for ATF. At 250*, bad things begin to happen. Synthetic fluid is much better at dealing with heat. An auxiliary cooler will significantly increase the life of your transmission if you do a lot of "spirited driving"
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98 Riviera SC3800 All stock except gutted air box.
1970 Buick GS455 Stage1, TSP built 470BBB, 602HP/589TQ
Best MPH, 116.06 MPH, Best ET, 11.54
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