trans cooling questions

[neal zimmerman <neal.zimmerman@xxxxxxxxx>]

my new 64 barracuda  has some fancy aftermarket aluminum radiator in
it that has no trans cooler  inside  it.
  so theres  large (10x12)aftermarket trans cooler mounted on front of
the radiator, which i dont really like , because i figure its cutting
down air for the radiator.
    I would like to experiment with another location.
    some thoughts and questions:.
  the current trans cooler has an area of  120 square inches , i have
a smaller trans cooler with a surface area of 55 inches.
   This smaller cooler i could mount right behind the grill , so it
actually wouldn't be on the radiator.
  I like that idea but I am wondering if 55 square inches is a larger
enough cooler.
  The trans has a shift kit but no high stall converter.
    another question is:  does mounting the trans cooler  a few inches
ahead of the radiator, as i mentioned by mounting it behind the
grille,r , help the radiator cool better or is that just in my
imagination.
    thanks , hope this makes sense
  neal zimmerman, eugene oregon