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trans gauge
I was looking into buying gauges soon and can't decide if i want to get a 4 hole a-pillar setup or not for the trans gauge. I hear you guys say alot of how worthless the stock gauge is, but my gauge seems to move alot and not stay in one spot all the time like i here you guys say. if its a cool day or normal freeway driving it sits about 1/4 of the way. if its hot and i'm running around town it sits in the middle. Do you still think i need the aftermarket gauge? also where does the aftermarket gauge connect to? does it take over where the factory gauge gets a signal from and factory lays dead?
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Here is where the sensor goes for the trans gauge. Easy as pie. click here
EDIT: The gauge in the dash is not worth watching.
EDIT: The gauge in the dash is not worth watching.
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I agree.. the stock gauge is useless in my truck.. My Autometer gauge is way better and more sensitive to temp changes !! My a-pillar has boost, egt, and dp tuner in it... my trans gauge and voltage gauge are in the overhead pod !
Good luck !
Good luck !
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From: Payson, AZ
There's a pressure test plug on the driver side of tranny. You just remove that plug and replace it with the temp sensor probe. Will not affect the stock gauge. I don't kow about the stock gauge because I don't have one, but the after market gauge will show the actual temp.
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I was looking into buying gauges soon and can't decide if i want to get a 4 hole a-pillar setup or not for the trans gauge. I hear you guys say alot of how worthless the stock gauge is, but my gauge seems to move alot and not stay in one spot all the time like i here you guys say. if its a cool day or normal freeway driving it sits about 1/4 of the way. if its hot and i'm running around town it sits in the middle. Do you still think i need the aftermarket gauge? also where does the aftermarket gauge connect to? does it take over where the factory gauge gets a signal from and factory lays dead?
I only have the 3 gauge pillar and am wishing I had got the 4 gauge.
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Agreed with the above posts.... I went with the 4 pod mount with 3 gauges and am waiting on the funding (it's a little tight right now) for a DP tuner. 
The Isspro kit from Diesel Manor is awesome! A little cheaper then DiProcal.
ISSPRO Gauge Kits for Ford Powerstroke from DieselManor
Some say the DiProcal kit is better... doesn't have the amplifier (or whatever) boxes on it. But mine mounted nice and neat and I am VERY happy!
DiPricol Gauge Kits for Ford Powerstroke at DieselManor
Man, I can't wait to fill that 4th hole!!!
Just ask when ordering for the 4 gauge mount!
The Isspro kit from Diesel Manor is awesome! A little cheaper then DiProcal.
ISSPRO Gauge Kits for Ford Powerstroke from DieselManor
Some say the DiProcal kit is better... doesn't have the amplifier (or whatever) boxes on it. But mine mounted nice and neat and I am VERY happy!
DiPricol Gauge Kits for Ford Powerstroke at DieselManor
Man, I can't wait to fill that 4th hole!!!
Just ask when ordering for the 4 gauge mount!
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I did it as clean and neat as could be done I think. Honestly, I don't know much about it. Maybe I should read the instructions!!! I know if I try unlocking and opening the door with the alarm set it starts beeping at me.
I gotta use the remote to unlock. Besides that... worthless unless I am missing something. I cut out my stock exhaust with it armed and it never went off! 
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