Mechanical or Electrical Trans. Temp Gauge?

[JBeezy]

I've decided to simply go with a transmission temp gauge. Just wondering which would be the best? Also where should install the sensor on either. Thanks in advance

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[MOTOWN]

Go with an Auto meter electrical gauge, install the temp sensor in the test port on the drivers side of the trans near the linkage.

[JBeezy]

Thanks!!

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[massacre]

My trans pan has a port in the front for a temp sender

[JBeezy]

My trans pan has a port in the front for a temp sender
That would be nice

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[JBeezy]

Seems like I read where the test port location wouldn't give an accurate reading. May have been on an F-150

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[MOTOWN]

Seems like I read where the test port location wouldn't give an accurate reading. May have been on an F-150

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I've used both the pan port and the test port , there was absolutely no difference.

[justbob]

Test port is post converter and can average 30* higher than a pan temp. I think this is a good thing and my preference.



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[RF Overlord]

Test port is post converter and can average 30* higher than a pan temp. I think this is a good thing and my preference.
Lidio told me the same thing when I had him install the trans temp gauge while there for a dyno-tune. He put an Autometer manifold in the outlet line to the trans cooler, saying it's best to measure at the hottest point.

[Turbov6Bryan]

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[JBeezy]

Bryan, I missed it. Thanks for sharing

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[tbone]

Mounted mine in my B&M deep pan. No wonder it never goes over 150 degrees. Works for me. I can add 150 to 30 in a reasonable period of time.

[MOTOWN]

Ill say it again , having had the temp sensor mounted in the test port location , and then moving it to the trans pan so the forced lube tailshaft mod could use the test port , there was absolutely no difference in trans temps let alone a 30* difference!

[EMAS]

Mounted mine in my B&M deep pan. No wonder it never goes over 150 degrees. Works for me. I can add 150 to 30 in a reasonable period of time.

And the reality it that what really maters is if it varies from whatever is the norm for your car in the location your sender is mounted.

[JBeezy]

Finally got around to installing the gauge before dark yesterday. I'll have to go out and see why the color of the 2 gauges are so different. Both have green covers over the bulbs.

The temp reading is after 30 min of driving and a quick illegal drag race from a stop light with a 2005 Mustang GT. Appears the temp reading is around 195. Sensor is located in the test port as discussed earlier

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[Seneca]

Lidio told me the same thing when I had him install the trans temp gauge while there for a dyno-tune. He put an Autometer manifold in the outlet line to the trans cooler, saying it's best to measure at the hottest point.

I put mine in line going to the cooler as well.. definitely will read the hottest it'll be

[Marauderjack]

My ScanGauge II reads Trans temperature and seems to be accurate so where does it get the reading from??:confused:

[JBeezy]

Kind of off subject, but can anyone help me understand why those gauges are 2 different colors? Both have green covers over the bulbs. My only guess from really looking at them is the face of the top gauge isn't as close to the glass as the other. In which is letting more light from the rear come thru.

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[fastblackmerc]

My ScanGauge II reads Trans temperature and seems to be accurate so where does it get the reading from??:confused:

The computer.... because it's plugged into the OBDII port.

[massacre]

Stock trans temp sensor is in the pan FWIW next to shift solenoids.

[Marauderjack]

So the trans actually have a temp sensor in it that reads through the "puter" and OBD II!!:beer:

[burt ragio]

Kind of off subject, but can anyone help me understand why those gauges are 2 different colors? Both have green covers over the bulbs. My only guess from really looking at them is the face of the top gauge isn't as close to the glass as the other. In which is letting more light from the rear come thru.

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Some gauges have back light other light is surround.

[RF Overlord]

Stock trans temp sensor is in the pan FWIW next to shift solenoids.


So the trans actually have a temp sensor in it that reads through the "puter" and OBD II!!That is correct.