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Title: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 13 2015, 10:59:58 AM: Does it make a difference if I put the sensor in the lower or upper location on the lines that go to the cooler from the tranny.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: TexasT on October 13 2015, 11:07:57 AM: The one coming back will be cooler, or at least that is the theory. I think I would want it in the before the cooler or hotter line. I'd have to look and see which one that is as I don't know right of hand.

If it is an electric gauge you could get another sender and run em both with a switch and see how well the cooler is working.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Steve Wood on October 13 2015, 11:42:19 AM: Step 2

http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/BMM-9500048-08.pdf (http://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/BMM-9500048-08.pdf)
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 13 2015, 12:47:41 PM: Thanks!!! :cheers:
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 13 2015, 07:10:55 PM: Got the tranny out this afternoon..... bell housing bolts were a bitch, don't know how I'll get those back in, specifically the pass side top one. Also there is a unconnected ground strap hanging at the top, I assume that belongs on the drivers side top bolt and someone previously didn't put it back.

Stupid question time, can I flip the tranny over to remove the pan and replace filter? Assuming I can but figured id ask?

Thanks!!!
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: TexasT on October 13 2015, 08:34:48 PM: While the trans is out take a bfh and fold down the pinch weld on the trans tunnel. The belt housing bolts will be much easier then.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Scoobum on October 13 2015, 08:41:29 PM: I use a swivel socket for the bellhousing bolts...and a super long extension. Air ratchet makes life easy.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: TexasT on October 13 2015, 08:48:36 PM: Quote from: Scoobum on October 13 2015, 08:41:29 PM
I use a swivel socket for the bellhousing bolts...and a super long extension. Air ratchet makes life easy.

x2 me too way easier from below.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 13 2015, 08:59:04 PM: Yeah I had to use my 2 longest extensions together to get them. Will be buying one long one for installation. Can I flip the tranny to take off pan and change filter? Would be easier but dont know if that would screw up anything....pr obably stupid question :icon_redface:
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: TexasT on October 13 2015, 09:03:56 PM: Get the fluid out or it will exit the vent when you turn it over.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 13 2015, 09:11:54 PM: Its all drained...than ks !!
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Steve Wood on October 13 2015, 09:33:52 PM: Buy a long wobble extension and you can get to the upper bolts from the bottom. Reinstall that ground strap.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: good2win22 on October 13 2015, 10:10:18 PM: Quote from: Steve Wood on October 13 2015, 09:33:52 PM
Buy a long wobble extension and you can get to the upper bolts from the bottom. Reinstall that ground strap.
Big bump for Steve and installing the ground strap. You can't have too may of those
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 14 2015, 10:09:43 AM: Are all brands of Dex VI the same? Price ranges by a couple bucks so if so I'll get cheapest
Title: trans temp sensor
Post by: larrym on October 14 2015, 11:13:12 AM: I use the moble1 from Walmart 😜
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 17 2015, 07:41:55 PM: Got her done, rev's much quicker, just did mellow test drive, so far really like it, builds boost so much quicker!! Maybe tomorrow ill have time to go try a few boosted launches and see what happens. Thanks for all the help guys :cheers:
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: good2win22 on October 17 2015, 09:36:35 PM: It'll be like letting loose an animal...
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: TexasT on October 17 2015, 09:49:18 PM: next you will be goofing with the rear brakes to hold a decent boost pressure to launch. Ive seen this before. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: Shimy87 on October 21 2015, 06:59:10 PM: Holy cow took it out today working on exhaust leak. Brakes will hold 5 lbs. Boost......... .never left such a long burnout!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even a launch from idle, car rolls out about 2-3 feet and then just roast the tires. Tried a launch with 1 lb and again, smoke show. Will need drag radials for track next year.......lov e it :rock: my 60 ft times have to get better now with some practice.
Title: Re: trans temp sensor
Post by: TexasT on October 22 2015, 05:59:39 AM: This little stuff explains why even though stock, some are faster than others.