Transmission lines another idea

[PetesonM]

This is a question I have been looking to ask for some time. First I have a question, what is the thing on the pass side that the tranny lines go to? I am guessing it works with the coolant to warm/cool the tranny fluid. Do I need to keep this in the system?

Now my idea. I have used the big B&M cooler from Summit on a few race oriented cars in the past with very good luck. My idea since these stock lines are so prone to leakage is to run this cooler instead of the factory front mounted cooler and soft lines all the way from the tranny. I would get good lines, either USCG approved or a 'strong' fuel line. I can run them where I want and keep them out of harms way. The pressure will be no problem but will this work for the temperatures these run at when under stress? Has anyone else done this? After I do the Goerand in the next couple weeks I wanted to go through the whole system at that time. Even though Dave says not to worry about the stock cooler being contaminated I am a little worried.