Trans Temps...

[Grumpaw]

Just installed a Scan Gauge lll which has the regular guages and a simple way to access trans temps...
First photo is after driving around 10 miles in 15 minutes, stop n go, outside tamp was 55 degrees.
Second photo is after round trip, around 20 miles, 30 minutes, stop n go and 45-55 mph speeds.
Coolant temps go up very quickly and level off between 192 and 199 depending on speed, stop signs/lights.
Trans temps are slow to rise....first 5 miles never got over 100 degrees, then slowely go up.

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[Dereku]

Ok thats cool. I never knew scan gauge made a nicer screen. Damn, adding something else to the list...

 

[Grumpaw]

New Scan Gauge lll...it is bigger than the old Gauge ll, runs $249.95, and you can only get it thru Scan Gauge company...no external sales like Amazon/E Bay.
Nice thing about it is that the X Gauges that you had to manually program into the old unit are already pre-loaded into the new lll. Lots of data available, fuel loops, boost, all kinds of temps, all kinds of fuel monitors, hp/torque gauges.
My main need was to keep track of temps while towing our travel trailer.

 

[subquark]

Just installed a Scan Gauge lll which has the regular guages and a simple way to access trans temps...
First photo is after driving around 10 miles in 15 minutes, stop n go, outside tamp was 55 degrees.
Second photo is after round trip, around 20 miles, 30 minutes, stop n go and 45-55 mph speeds.
Coolant temps go up very quickly and level off between 192 and 199 depending on speed, stop signs/lights.
Trans temps are slow to rise....first 5 miles never got over 100 degrees, then slowely go up.

Beautiful display and it looks like something I may be adding to my wish list.

But what is Gross Horsepower reading?

Instead of HP at the wheels, is that HP at the damper? =D

sorry, couldn't resist but I am curious as to what it's reading

 

[Frenchy]

Trans temp can take a little bit to come up sometimes depending on what your conditions are. They usually come up much quicker in hotter climates of course. That said your temperatures are just fine.

 

[Grumpaw]

Beautiful display and it looks like something I may be adding to my wish list.

But what is Gross Horsepower reading?

Instead of HP at the wheels, is that HP at the damper? =D

sorry, couldn't resist but I am curious as to what it's reading

Still playing with the different gauges. I would guess the gross hp readings are at the engine via sensors and puter...wouldn't think there is a sensor to get rear end hp.
Fun to watch the hp and torque readings climb as you accelerate.
Maybe add a sensor to the damper to measure resistance in inch/lbs as I close the tailgate.
Probably get rid of the hp/torque and add boost, cyl head temp instead. More concerned about temps than anything else.

 

[SigOris]

Just installed a Scan Gauge lll which has the regular guages and a simple way to access trans temps...
First photo is after driving around 10 miles in 15 minutes, stop n go, outside tamp was 55 degrees.
Second photo is after round trip, around 20 miles, 30 minutes, stop n go and 45-55 mph speeds.
Coolant temps go up very quickly and level off between 192 and 199 depending on speed, stop signs/lights.
Trans temps are slow to rise....first 5 miles never got over 100 degrees, then slowely go up.

Damm shame FORD allow a way to monitor Oil Pressure ?

 

[Muddy Fenders]

I like this.
For me it would be a toy of gadgetry, with no real purpose.
I'm just afraid to check the price in Can $$$

 

[subquark]

Still playing with the different gauges. I would guess the gross hp readings are at the engine via sensors and puter...wouldn't think there is a sensor to get rear end hp.
Fun to watch the hp and torque readings climb as you accelerate.
Maybe add a sensor to the damper to measure resistance in inch/lbs as I close the tailgate.
Probably get rid of the hp/torque and add boost, cyl head temp instead. More concerned about temps than anything else.

LOL, inch pounds on the damper - I'm afraid the inches go down and the pounds diminish ...

But, I'd love to see alternator amperage and oil pressure. I like your idea of keeping better tabs when towing, that's a great use of this.

I'm gonna go check out the site now (but keep my wallet in the drawer) to see what all it can do. I really do like the crisp and easy-to-read display.

Thanks for posting about this.

 

[Grumpaw]

LOL, inch pounds on the damper - I'm afraid the inches go down and the pounds diminish ...

But, I'd love to see alternator amperage and oil pressure. I like your idea of keeping better tabs when towing, that's a great use of this.

I'm gonna go check out the site now (but keep my wallet in the drawer) to see what all it can do. I really do like the crisp and easy-to-read display.

Thanks for posting about this.

It does have volt's, but alas, no oil pressure is available, even in the X-Gauge set up.

 

[SigOris]

I have the Do-Hicky thing that installs the Ford Performance Tune. It has a gauge function that can display all sorts of stuff like bio-rhythm feedback, is the driver ovulating and other parameters but not oil pressure. Admit I’m old school that monitoring Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, and Battery Volts/Amps easily is the best way to avoid issues along with Preventive Maintenance. Is what it is.

 

[subquark]

I have the Do-Hicky thing that installs the Ford Performance Tune. It has a gauge function that can display all sorts of stuff like bio-rhythm feedback, is the driver ovulating and other parameters but not oil pressure. Admit I’m old school that monitoring Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, and Battery Volts/Amps easily is the best way to avoid issues along with Preventive Maintenance. Is what it is.

Hmm, ovulating, eh? I guess the title of this thread is Trans Temps, and the only good ones are hot ....

 

[Muddy Fenders]

I went through the checkout, and the shipping was reasonable...but at todays exchange rate...I need to come up with 36 more cents on each dollar.

 

[CB750F]

I have Torque application. Used it once but don't remember what it had.
Free is good, spend $$$ bad, unless it's on h&&%*# & b#%@, beer, can't forget beer too.

 

[Dr_Strangelove]

But what is Gross Horsepower reading?

I would guess the gross hp readings are at the engine via sensors and puter...wouldn't think there is a sensor to get rear end hp.

Gross horsepower is supposed to be the measurement of power output from the flywheel. My guess is the scan gauge is taking the "power output" reading from the Ford ECU and translating this into an estimated horsepower output number relative to the OEM meter. If you go to "Vehicle Information" on your cluster display you can see the power meter I'm referencing. It brings up a power output gauge for each wheel and displays on the dash. (XLT / Lariat trim at least.)


Edit- corrected "Driver information" to "Vehicle information" two different screens and one is correct!

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