B&M 70297 Transmission Cooler With Fan

Summit Racing Rating:
4.5/5

Need a transmission cooler for your more than average trans cooling? The B&M 70297 SuperCooler should be a consideration.

This B&M transmission cooler with a fan offers drivers unmatched trans cooling and comes with a number of great features.

This cooler’s fan puts out 590 CFM of air flow and includes a built in 175F thermostat that takes all the guess work out of monitoring your transmission temps.

Between its compact design and cooling capacity, the B&M 70297 would be a great candidate for your for extreme towing, drag racing, or off road use.

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B&M 70297 Transmission Cooler Specs

Including its fan, the B&M 70297 measures 12″ x 13.5″ x 3.25″ which is quite compact for a transmission cooler with a fan. This allows you to mount it remotely in tight spaces wherever you have room. 

Because of its size, the 70297 B&M can be mounted in front of the vehicle as well. This would be great for use on off-roading rigs to prevent damage if it is mounted under the vehicle.

This cooler comes standard with 1/2″ NPT female threads at the inlet and outlet of the which allows for various size fittings to be used. 

One of the great features of this cooler is that it includes a thermostat and switch already installed in the cooler.  This is used to activate the fan once trans temps reach 175 F, making for automatic cooling. 

Cooler Dimensions (Including Fan): 12″ x 13.5″ x 3.25″

Fitting Size: 1/2 NPT

Type of Cooler: Plate & Fin

Cooling Rows: 15

Fan Size: 9.5″

Fan Specs: 590 CFM

Thermostat: 175F 

Highlighted Features
  • Adds additional cooling capacity for engine oil or automatic transmission fluid — keeping these systems in the right operating temperature range increases reliability and durability
  • Black finished fin and plate construction includes 1/2 NPT fittings and 175 degree thermal switch
  • Also includes high flow 9-1/2″ diameter 12 volt fan that pulls 6 amps and 500 cubic feet per minute
  • Sized 13-1/2″ by 9″ by 3-1/2″, and pressure tested to 200 psi
  • Backed by the manufacturer with a 1 year limited warranty

B&M 70297 Installation

b&m 70297 transmission cooler installation on new edge Mustang

When it comes to installation of the B&M 70297, you have plenty of options. Because this cooler comes standard with a fan you are able to mount it in a location in front of your vehicle or remotely. 

Since the 70297 includes a thermostat, all you would need to do it wire it up and you are good to go.  

Depending on your setup and vehicle use, it is always recommended to mount and install the cooler where it gets the most airflow.  However, it is common to see a cooler like this mounted remotely like the picture below on a drag race oriented Corvette setup.

B&M 70297 remote mounted on back of corvette transmission

B&M 70297 - Examples

See what users of the B&M 70297 SuperCooler with fan are saying about their experiences with this transmission cooler. 

Maintains a consistent 180F trans temp even under severe use and towing.
B&M 70297 transmission cooler with fan and thermostat
Great Trans Cooler
Very effective cooler. Usually the fans never have to come on to maintain temps.
B&M 70297 transmission cooler with fan and thermostat
Very Effective Cooler

B&M 70927 Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Plate & Fin Cooler
  • Heavy Duty fan
  • 1/2″ NPT Fittings
  • Compact Design
  • Included Thermostat

Cons

  • Price

Conclusion

Overall, the B&M 70297 transmission cooler with electric fan is a great option for your ride. Whether you’re looking to lower trans temps when towing, racing down the track, or hitting the trails in your off-road rig, this cooler can handle the load. 

With its 590 CFM fan and built in 175F thermostat, this cooler allows you to focus on your driving rather than monitoring trans temps!

  • Adds additional cooling capacity for engine oil or automatic transmission fluid — keeping these systems in the right operating temperature range increases reliability and durability
  • Black finished fin and plate construction includes 1/2 NPT fittings and 175 degree thermal switch
  • Also includes high flow 9-1/2″ diameter 12 volt fan that pulls 6 amps and 500 cubic feet per minute
  • Sized 13-1/2″ by 9″ by 3-1/2″, and pressure tested to 200 psi
  • Backed by the manufacturer with a 1 year limited warranty
B&M 70297

Looking for a transmission cooler to handle more extreme conditions? The B&M 70297 SuperCooler with electric fan can do just that. Read on to see why!

Product Brand: B&M

Editor's Rating:
4.3

Pros

  • Plate & Fin Cooler
  • Heavy Duty fan
  • 1/2″ NPT Fittings
  • Compact Design
  • Included Thermostat

Cons

  • Price
  • Requires Wiring