Trans gauge
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Trans gauge
About to order some gauges soon. Trans gauges options are for 100-280 and 140-320 degrees. which one should i get? why the 2? and what is the normal and unsafe ranges for the tranny to be running at?
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agree with everyone above. If you get into 320*, start looking for a new tranny. I have the Dipricol 3/4 sweep and it barely gets above 140* on a hot day. It is still nice for the full sweep to get a more precise reading on your actual temperature. My guess is you will see your truck "warm up" on the 100-280, but rarely see it register on the 140-320 gauge (maybe a bit more given your region). I do say that I like the "full" 3/4 sweep.
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Are you guys happy with your DiPricol gauges? Any issues? Don't see many places selling them anymore. Also, how about boost. Any reason to get a gauge that reads more than 30lbs? i have a tuner and thats it. No plans to ever going crazy on the engine with turbos and injectors
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Are you guys happy with your DiPricol gauges? Any issues? Don't see many places selling them anymore. Also, how about boost. Any reason to get a gauge that reads more than 30lbs? i have a tuner and thats it. No plans to ever going crazy on the engine with turbos and injectors
Sounds like a 30 psi boost gauge is good for your use. I think the wastegate pops off at 27 psi anyway....
My Trans temp gauge is 140-320, which sucks. The gauge hardly ever reads anything, even when it's 115 degrees outside. The only way I can get a reading is when I am in stop and go traffic during the dead of the summer or when I am towing. The problem is compounded because it's easy to get into the habit of ignoring this gauge because it never moves. If you ask me, it defeats the purpose of having a gauge if you never look at it.....
So, don't get the 140-320 trans temp. Go with the other one. If you tow anything heavy at all, I strongly recommend a supplemental transmission cooler. You will see what I mean as soon as you get your gauges.
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Isspro, and get the 100-280...
The higher one is for a different application, Isspro makes gauges OEM for many different companies, boats and other... They have more gauges then you can shake a stick at...
Look at the EV2 gauges or the Performax line...
The higher one is for a different application, Isspro makes gauges OEM for many different companies, boats and other... They have more gauges then you can shake a stick at...
Look at the EV2 gauges or the Performax line...
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my thoughts exactly
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This has been discussed a few times in the past. I'm pretty sure the DiPricols are not available anymore. Clay can tell you about it. He used to carry them until they started having supply problems.
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Are you guys happy with your DiPricol gauges? Any issues? Don't see many places selling them anymore. Also, how about boost. Any reason to get a gauge that reads more than 30lbs? i have a tuner and thats it. No plans to ever going crazy on the engine with turbos and injectors
Here's some pics for an installed idea.
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Bandlgeorge, those gauges do look nice. Especially at night. Thank you for posting the pics. Now I'll be haunted every time I drive at night with my mis-matched gauges. 
Seriously though, your gauges look great.
Seriously though, your gauges look great.
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Bandlgeorge nice set-up I have the same one but i have the C2 gauges only diff is that my trans in in the top one and boost is in the middle im in cali and its been in the 70's and my trans has been running around 150 to 180 i have hit 190 once. Im from oregon and i am use to seeing my trany only run around 125 to 150 but its much cooler there are those temps ok ??? what do i not want to let my trans go over???
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Bandlgeorge nice set-up I have the same one but i have the C2 gauges only diff is that my trans in in the top one and boost is in the middle im in cali and its been in the 70's and my trans has been running around 150 to 180 i have hit 190 once. Im from oregon and i am use to seeing my trany only run around 125 to 150 but its much cooler there are those temps ok ??? what do i not want to let my trans go over???
80-100 above air temps is normal, if your hitting 200-210 often then look at a added cooler or better cooling.
230, pull over, put the truck in neutral and let it idle.
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Bandlgeorge nice set-up I have the same one but i have the C2 gauges only diff is that my trans in in the top one and boost is in the middle im in cali and its been in the 70's and my trans has been running around 150 to 180 i have hit 190 once. Im from oregon and i am use to seeing my trany only run around 125 to 150 but its much cooler there are those temps ok ??? what do i not want to let my trans go over???
Good luck!
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