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Old 08-25-2005 | 10:51 PM
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So I have a dual pod pillar.

First gauge is definately an oil temp gauge.

The 2nd one is up in the air. I was thinking either trans temp or water temp. But I don't know. I know the stock water temp gauge is generic but I have a 160* t-stat with the fans coming on accordingly. The trans temp is a good idea but I'm not running a converter or anything.

Help me decide lol or throw in something I'm nothing thinking of.
Old 08-25-2005 | 11:37 PM
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You could go fuel pressure or air/fuel ratio.
Old 08-26-2005 | 12:01 AM
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I say trans temp gauge. Regardless of not having a stall it's good to know what's going on with your transmission since heat is it's number one enemy. Plus if you ever want to get a stall you will need one.
Old 08-26-2005 | 01:29 AM
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I'm gonna have to say water temp gauge. It's the most useless "gauge" on the car.
Old 08-26-2005 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BAT TA
I say trans temp gauge. Regardless of not having a stall it's good to know what's going on with your transmission since heat is it's number one enemy. Plus if you ever want to get a stall you will need one.

What he said, thats good advice for any Auto car stalled or not
Old 08-26-2005 | 01:39 AM
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I say water temp gauge over the tranny temp gauge and I actually have both, but think the water temp is more important, especially since the stock gauge is useless.
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Is oil temp still a good choice though?
Old 08-27-2005 | 11:06 PM
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I wouldn't get the oil temp, it's pretty useless, or should I say not nearly as useful as a trans temp (if running a stall) or water temp gauge.



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