ATF temp

[96boosted]

I am about to install an ATF temp gauge. I was wondering what is the max temp I should see and what is safe. I remember seeing a thread about this, but I can't find it anymore. Spent the last hour searching... I give up. Can someone give me a hint?

-96boosted

 

[transdude]

Originally posted by 96boosted
I am about to install an ATF temp gauge. I was wondering what is the max temp I should see and what is safe. I remember seeing a thread about this, but I can't find it anymore. Spent the last hour searching... I give up. Can someone give me a hint?

-96boosted

Ideal transmission temp is 150-190, anything above 210-220 is probably cause for concern.

-John

 

[96boosted]

Thanks again John! What will we do without you. Maybe this can be added to the "Extending Automatic Transmission Life" thread. It would probably help out a lot of people.

-96boosted

 

[96boosted]

A few more questions, where should the temperature probe be? I was thinking I can T into the return line. Would that give me accurate enough reading? Also, what is the best set up:

A: tranny -> stock cooler -> B&M cooler -> tranny
B: tranny -> B&M cooler -> stock cooler -> tranny

Does it matter if I mount the B&M cooler in front or behind the stock cooler? Or that depends on if I pick A or B?

thanks,
-96boosted