Trans temp gauges?

[004x41500]

so im eventually gonna order gauges from glow shift, and i have considered doing 2 trans temps, and an oil temp.

i want to put a sensor in the "hot" line out to the cooler, and 1 in the #4 test port (i think thats the one) this way i could look and see what my output temps are, and what my case is running at as well.

anyone have any thoughts on this?

it wont cost me any extra to do the dual trans temps. since im goin with the pillar pod combo.

[Silverbullet08]

test port #3 is where i have mine in

[03 Rammer]

Im planning on doing a glowshift 3in1 diesel gauge. I was told you could use those clamp on senders or drill a hole in the pan and or remove a bolt and put the sensor in there. Im assuming that bolt is the "Test port"???

[004x41500]

ya, i googled it, and found your diy on 3 different sites. though i thought it was different on the 2nd gens with the 46re trans?

what do you think of running dual trans temps?

[03 Rammer]

Isnt one line coming from the coole,r cooling down the fluid then the other one releaseing the fluid from the trans to the cooler. Wouldnt it be better to monitor the fluid coming out of the trans that way you know if the trans is overworking, overheating etc.

[004x41500]

Isnt one line coming from the coole,r cooling down the fluid then the other one releaseing the fluid from the trans to the cooler. Wouldnt it be better to monitor the fluid coming out of the trans that way you know if the trans is overworking, overheating etc.


thats one of the 2 im considering. im gonna put a t in the line that goes out to the cooler. the "hot" line. im still not sure if i want to run 2 trans temp gauges, we just got a new camper, 1997 26' Jayco Tandems Elec. brakes, 4800# now im not gonna think about pulling it, not until i swap my gears first. which i decided im gonna stick with the 33s and no lift, and go with 4.56s that way i know ill have plenty of torque and power to pull it without burning my trans up. though i do think it would be a smart choice to run dual tran temps, that way i know what the trans case it running at, and what the fluid going out to the cooler is running at. i seen that one guy had done this with 1 gauge and 2 senders, but put a switch to switch between them, though i really dont like that idea, and i thought it would be better to just run 2 seperate gauges, and label them acordingly. (ie. Case, and Line)

[03 Rammer]

That does sound smart since you will be towing alot also I've head of guys having a dif temp gauge just because they tow soo much.

[SmokedRam]

I would like to know how this works out for you if you do it soon...cause I am having some trans work done and would like to have these installed while the guy is there.

[Stealth Mode]

I think the output temp will scare you... Why do you want to see what your output temp is anyway? Aslong as you know what it's running inside the tran's, all is gravy.

In my '86 and '98, I tapped right into the driver's rear corner of the pan. No leakage and read's perfect.

[004x41500]

on your 98 what readings were you getting?

[RamSport97]

I have my sensor in the servo port right where the dipstick tube meets the tranny. I read about 135 cruising, and around 155 towing my trailer full of lawn equipment.

[Silverbullet08]

i sell u my gauge if you havent bought one yet

[004x41500]

i need some help guys, ive got 2 of 3 gauges picked out, im gonna get a trans, and oil temp gauge, but i dont know what other gauge to get?

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/tinted-7-color-gauges.aspx

any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[RamSport97]

i need some help guys, ive got 2 of 3 gauges picked out, im gonna get a trans, and oil temp gauge, but i dont know what other gauge to get?

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/tinted-7-color-gauges.aspx

any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If you don't have a ScanGuage2 then just get a Vac Guage for your 3rd one. That way you can monitor it and get better mileage.

[004x41500]

Hmmm... I might get one of those scan gauges, they come in 2 1/16" right?

[RamSport97]

Hmmm... I might get one of those scan gauges, they come in 2 1/16" right?

I believe what you are thinking of is the AeroForce Gauge. That is pretty nice little unit that will fit in your pod pillar, but I was actually referring to the ScanGauge2, it does quite a bit more, but it can't be mounted in a pillar pod.

Just off the top of my head, the SG2 will display

Instaneous Mileage
Average Mileage
Gallons Per Hour
Voltage
Water Temp
MAP sensor
Intake Air Temp sensor
How many gallons left til empty
How many miles left til empty
MPH
RPM
Instantaneous Horsepower
And will read and clear diagnostic trouble codes.

It does quite a bit more than that and you can change the backlight color to match the factory gauges, the pod gauges, or the stereo. And you can move it from vehicle to vehicle.


I believe the aeroforce is quite a bit of money even compared to the SG2.

[004x41500]

im thinking i might do the 3rd gauge as a vacuum, and then add the scan gauge to it and set it on top of the column. that is if i got the right one.

this it?
http://www.scangauge.com/buy/index.shtml

[RamSport97]

im thinking i might do the 3rd gauge as a vacuum, and then add the scan gauge to it and set it on top of the column. that is if i got the right one.

this it?
http://www.scangauge.com/buy/index.shtml

You got it brother, that sounds like a good plan! You will be able to monitor every single thing on your truck!

I had mine flush mounted in the dash where the cup holder was, but I actually bought the Mirror Mount kit for it so now my SG2 is mounted right below the mirror, right in the line of sight.

However, if I didn't have my Trans Temp gauge in a Column Pod, I would mount the SG2 on the column as well.

You will have fun with it Cory, its a cool gadget. Good luck man.

[004x41500]

well then i guess i got a setup then. my question is with the vacuum gauge, how do i know if its getting me good milage?

also they have a windshield mount out now too.

do you have any pics of yours? i was actually thinking of doing the mirror mount myself.

was the included cable long enough, or did you have to buy the extension?

[RamSport97]

I had to buy the extension to mount it on the mirror, but all it is a CAT5 Ethernet cable, so if you needed an extension you could get it from Radio Shack for cheap.

I saw the windshield mounts as well, but in my opinion the mirror mounts are much cleaner and you can hide the cable better. Here are a few pics.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/IMG_20110607_153808.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/RiggsAlstott3340/IMG_20110607_153838.jpg

[004x41500]

sweetness, i think i might do that mount. ya i seen that, i was wondering if they would work still that way. but my guess would be that it would.

im hearing a scan gauge club in the near future...

[RamSport97]

sweetness, i think i might do that mount. ya i seen that, i was wondering if they would work still that way. but my guess would be that it would.

im hearing a scan gauge club in the near future...

Make it happen brother! :dancingpoop:

[004x41500]

as soon as i do, youll be the 1st to know.