Hi all, I just had my buddy install my gauges for me. I noticed that my transmission temp gauge rarely reads above 140*. It takes about 5-8 miles to even reach 140. On my bullydog gauge there is a green indicator area which is between 170-240 which I am assuming is the (safe zone).. should my truck be running this cool? I purchased one of those transmission cooler lines with the sending probe port on the side. Just wondering if this is normal and how much hotter it will get while towing?

 

I have a quadzilla comander. It takes about 8 to 10 miles for the fluid to register anything on the gauge. I run with no load on the highway aoun 125 to 140. I would say that is normal. The probe on my truck is inserted into test port 2 above the tranny pan on the passenger side I beleive.

 

hook 10K to that truck and watch it go up

as long as you stay under 240 your ok.

 

I am assuming these gauges are desinged to be used during towing? Is that why there is the green indicator area (170-240).. I did not know there was a sender port on my transmission pan for a 2005 3500 which is why I ordered that cooler line with the sender port. Thanks for the replies!

BTW, what is the safe temp zone for the EGT? With and without my ramifier chip? What temp should I be looking for?

 

the tranny temp gage is mostly used for towing, however when you up the power your tranny has to handle the load, and thus will heat up a bit more when you get on it.

EGT's, you can hit 1600F for a VERY short burst, 1350F max for extended periods. Even with my TST cranked, I rarely see above 1150 and that is with my foot trying to push the throttle through the floor.

 

I did get that tranny temp sensor cooler line adapter from diesel manor and I have seen my temp hit 200 in normal city driving (AC, on etc)

Of course, that is oil directly on the way to the trans oil cooler and not what is in the sump which will be cooler still.

 

I have the same transmission line adapter and typically see 80-100 degrees above ambient temperatures, depending on load. Actually pulling my 5th wheel up some pretty nice grades I dont think I ever seen anything over 190...when I have seen temps increase is in stop and go bumper to bumper rush hour traffic pulling the 5th wheel. and doing a boosted launch to make sure that ricer was not gunna cut me off...(He did try, woulda liked to read his thoughts when he got smoked by a big ole noisey truck LMAO)

 

you got your edge box in yet???

 

Drew: Nope, hasn't showed up here yet. I sent my info to BadStratRT on the 14th, then followed up with a PM asking if he got the info (I was having a small network problem here at the house and did not have the "save sent PM;s" box checked, so I was not sure if it went through or not) But I have not heard anything at all. I just assume it will get here when it gets here. Plus it is giving me time for some tranny research....that is gunna be 'spensive!

Now back to the topic at hand.On the tie rod ends, mine had some tape over them (from the factory, I guess?) Is there any reason to put some kind of a protective cap on those or something? I cannot think of anything, but maybe one of you knows why one should.

 

do you guys have a link to the tranny line adapter? I'd like to add it to the Info thread at the top.