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zebra · 03-06-2009, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Yeah - I'd rock one of those, at about 400 ft. lbs. or so. Makes me wonder - is that torque as measured at the flywheel or at the wheels?

Baring that, I'm hoping the aftermarket comes out with a good A/F ratio gauge to fit the four-pack.
- Xanthos

i'd imagine at the flywheel... it looks better

ZZcamaro · 03-06-2009, 10:39 AM

Yeah....I agree I hope the aftermarket come up with something for these gauges. I would like to drop the voltmeter and put my boost gauge in there.

jesserayjames · 03-06-2009, 08:14 PM

Even sticks have trans fluid alias gear oil and whats wrong with knowing what the temp is in any trans, better safe than sorry.

Xanthos · 03-06-2009, 11:58 PM

There's nothing wrong with it, but there are a lot of more useful things too.
- Xanthos

zebra · 03-07-2009, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

There's nothing wrong with it, but there are a lot of more useful things too.
- Xanthos

yeah... like a boost gauge!

Xanthos · 03-07-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

yeah... like a boost gauge!

Assuming you're running boost.

I'm still on the fence about a supercharger or a cammed N/A setup.
- Xanthos

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-07-2009, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Assuming you're running boost.

I'm still on the fence about a supercharger or a cammed N/A setup.
- Xanthos

v-6... TT or the s/c that they have made for it already
v-8... cammed N/A..... till you get bored with that, then magnuson.

Xanthos · 03-07-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

v-6... TT or the s/c that they have made for it already
v-8... cammed N/A..... till you get bored with that, then magnuson.

If I go supercharged for the V6 it would have to be a magnuson setup. I really don't like centrifugal blowers. Hopefully somebody will come out with a kit for it, otherwise I'll just have to make my own.
- Xanthos

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-07-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

If I go supercharged for the V6 it would have to be a magnuson setup. I really don't like centrifugal blowers. Hopefully somebody will come out with a kit for it, otherwise I'll just have to make my own.
- Xanthos

I thought they had a twin screw for the v-6 on the caddy? or am I thinking about something else?

zebra · 03-07-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XanthosV6

Assuming you're running boost.

I'm still on the fence about a supercharger or a cammed N/A setup.
- Xanthos

no... actually i just want he boost gauge for looks. that alone adds what... 10-15hp?

i'm planning on eventually running a TT setup

Xanthos · 03-07-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

no... actually i just want he boost gauge for looks. that alone adds what... 10-15hp?

i'm planning on eventually running a TT setup

I know - I was just messing with you.

- Xanthos

*CamaroSpike23* · 03-07-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebra

no... actually i just want he boost gauge for looks. that alone adds what... 10-15hp?

i'm planning on eventually running a TT setup

hook it up to your rear end after eating spicy food to measure your personal pressure.

fastball · 03-07-2009, 02:30 PM

Okay, lets clear a few things up for some of you.....

Automatics use ATF fluid, which is hydraulic, hence the hydraulic torque converter which is what makes automatic transmissions possible. Since they are hydraulic, automatics can get hot, especially if driving up hills alot on a hot day, or hauling alot of weight around. The torque converter whips the fluid up to get the transmission to turn, and it's ability to do that can change if the fluid gets too hot and looses its viscous properties (which is what happens when you pull the trans dipstic and see brown instead of redish clear fluid.)

Since manuals don't have torque converters, you can just use 30 weight motor oil in them. Its just a bunch of gears with no real hydraulics invovled. Now, the clutch does use some hydraulic fluid to make depressing it easier and more linear and smoother engaging and disengaging, but nowhere near enough to get cooked (unless you are dumping the clutch at 4500 RPM all day).

On a hot day, going up and down hills and hauling alot of weight, if you're good with driving a manual the cluch will be fine and the trans will hardly get warm, unlike an automatic. Which is, for these reasons, for the life of me I cannot understand why they quit making manual transmissions for most pickup trucks. Towing and hauling are BETTER with a stick than an automatic.

camaro5 · 03-08-2009, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by l008com

What is this gauge used for on the sticks? Is it just missing?

It WAS the TORQUE gauge until gas prices shot up to $4 a gallon.

Then it became not PC, so they made a last-minute substitution.

I want an aftermarket TORQUE gauge for that spot!

Final answer:

Has NO practical use on a manual transmission car, and trans temp is rarely monitored even on an auto trans car.

03-06-2009, 08:14 PM	#17
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Xanthos PWA Relapse Drives: Formerly-Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 12,588 View My Garage	There's nothing wrong with it, but there are a lot of more useful things too. - Xanthos __________________ 2017 1LT/RS A8 Hyper Blue Metallic

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ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Yeah....I agree I hope the aftermarket come up with something for these gauges. I would like to drop the voltmeter and put my boost gauge in there.

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fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Okay, lets clear a few things up for some of you..... Automatics use ATF fluid, which is hydraulic, hence the hydraulic torque converter which is what makes automatic transmissions possible. Since they are hydraulic, automatics can get hot, especially if driving up hills alot on a hot day, or hauling alot of weight around. The torque converter whips the fluid up to get the transmission to turn, and it's ability to do that can change if the fluid gets too hot and looses its viscous properties (which is what happens when you pull the trans dipstic and see brown instead of redish clear fluid.) Since manuals don't have torque converters, you can just use 30 weight motor oil in them. Its just a bunch of gears with no real hydraulics invovled. Now, the clutch does use some hydraulic fluid to make depressing it easier and more linear and smoother engaging and disengaging, but nowhere near enough to get cooked (unless you are dumping the clutch at 4500 RPM all day). On a hot day, going up and down hills and hauling alot of weight, if you're good with driving a manual the cluch will be fine and the trans will hardly get warm, unlike an automatic. Which is, for these reasons, for the life of me I cannot understand why they quit making manual transmissions for most pickup trucks. Towing and hauling are BETTER with a stick than an automatic.