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SS Performance · 09-17-2018, 10:12 AM

Has anyone add a trans temp gauge for their M6?

I want to monitor my trans temp and am thinking about adding a A-Pillar gauge pod. My problem is where and how to the sending unit.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks

Craig

Bo White · 09-17-2018, 07:16 PM

Trans already has a temp sensor in it wired in so just put in the factory gauge cluster in the console.
Thats what I did. I originally bought an Aeroforce gauge but it doesnt read manual for some reason.

Synner · 09-18-2018, 08:44 AM

I added 2 gauges in the center speaker area. I don't understand the point of gauges that are out of line of sight and hard to see when driving fast. Oil temp and pressure in my case, trans has a giant cooler so no concerns other than shifter bushings that have turned to goo from too many sustained heat sessions. Total replacement coming when I'm back on the same continent as car in a couple years.

SS Performance · 09-18-2018, 08:51 AM

Yes I could go with the console gauges.

However the reason I want to add the gauges on the A-pillar is for visibility.

I road race the car and want to monitor the oil & trans temps. Looking down at the console area while on the track isn't a good idea.

Thanks
Craig

Bo White · 09-18-2018, 12:29 PM

All will work good. Didnt know it was going to be that specific so I posted the easiest way.

5th-gener · 03-12-2019, 09:51 PM

If you really want a quality gauge that can monitor more than just your trans temp, I have a brand new (still in box) NGauge for sale with defroster gauge pod all all connectors and SD card. Even comes with the connection piece for the suction cup mount if you decide to go that route instead.

(Picture for Reference of the defroster gauge pod)

V8only · 03-13-2019, 05:08 PM

heat isn't generally an issue with manual trannies, imo it's not worth installing one unless you race the vehicle regulary

Bo White · 03-13-2019, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5th-gener

If you really want a quality gauge that can monitor more than just your trans temp, I have a brand new (still in box) NGauge for sale with defroster gauge pod all all connectors and SD card. Even comes with the connection piece for the suction cup mount if you decide to go that route instead.

(Picture for Reference of the defroster gauge pod)

Is yours a manual in the pic? Aeroforce wont read temp in a manual car for some reason.

5th-gener · 03-13-2019, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo White

Is yours a manual in the pic? Aeroforce wont read temp in a manual car for some reason.

The picture is just for reference of the Gauge Pod not of the gauge itself. I am selling an NGauge. I can't say it will read trans temp in an manual car or not since that't not my car. (picture from the internet for reference). I don't see why it wouldn't read trans temp though, it does a plethora of stuff.

09-17-2018, 10:12 AM	#1
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Trans temp gauge for M6 Has anyone add a trans temp gauge for their M6? I want to monitor my trans temp and am thinking about adding a A-Pillar gauge pod. My problem is where and how to the sending unit. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

09-18-2018, 08:51 AM	#4
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Yes I could go with the console gauges. However the reason I want to add the gauges on the A-pillar is for visibility. I road race the car and want to monitor the oil & trans temps. Looking down at the console area while on the track isn't a good idea. Thanks Craig __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

03-12-2019, 09:51 PM	#6
5th-gener Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: orange county Posts: 19	NGauge w/ defroster pod for Sale If you really want a quality gauge that can monitor more than just your trans temp, I have a brand new (still in box) NGauge for sale with defroster gauge pod all all connectors and SD card. Even comes with the connection piece for the suction cup mount if you decide to go that route instead. (Picture for Reference of the defroster gauge pod) Attached Images

03-13-2019, 05:08 PM	#7
V8only Drives: 2012 camaro 45th 2ss/rs Centri SC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: So cal Posts: 136	heat isn't generally an issue with manual trannies, imo it's not worth installing one unless you race the vehicle regulary __________________ Jeremy -2012 Camaro SS 45th M6-Kraftwerks Supercharger -2003 Avalanche z71-6" on 35's. DD 290k miles -66 mustang fuel injected resto-mod

09-17-2018, 07:16 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Trans already has a temp sensor in it wired in so just put in the factory gauge cluster in the console. Thats what I did. I originally bought an Aeroforce gauge but it doesnt read manual for some reason.

09-18-2018, 08:44 AM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	I added 2 gauges in the center speaker area. I don't understand the point of gauges that are out of line of sight and hard to see when driving fast. Oil temp and pressure in my case, trans has a giant cooler so no concerns other than shifter bushings that have turned to goo from too many sustained heat sessions. Total replacement coming when I'm back on the same continent as car in a couple years.

09-18-2018, 12:29 PM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	All will work good. Didnt know it was going to be that specific so I posted the easiest way.