[Dragsinger]

Just offering food for thought;

I do completely understand the engine running, pump running, fluid moving situation. And of course we are all individuals with individual experiences and individual ideas.

I offer my thoughts, consider the time the engine is running.

*From trailer to lanes
*Moving up in the lanes
*Moving to water box
*Burnout and staging
*Making the run
*Return road to scales & fuel check
*Then back to trailer

To me, the engine run time is enough to utilize the cooling capability of a cooler.

It simply seems reasonable to me enough cooling capacity is available to help control trans temp. With many buildup's I have used a trans cooler and will continue to do so. I see no down side.

And please understand, just my personal preference. No issue in any way with other's methods.