ACU Temp Adapter for Geno's
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ACU Temp Adapter for Geno's
I am getting gauges soon, and still have the stock transmission pan. I thought I would have to get the new line for $65, but I found this.
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....CUTEMP_ADAPTER
Anyone use this in there install, or anyone know anyhting about it? How does it work, good or bad? Any other ideas for the Tranny temp sensor on a stock pan? Thanks in advance.
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http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....CUTEMP_ADAPTER
Anyone use this in there install, or anyone know anyhting about it? How does it work, good or bad? Any other ideas for the Tranny temp sensor on a stock pan? Thanks in advance.
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I think if you do a search you will find a discussion on this part. Lots of opinions, no consensus. I don't think Geno's would sell it if it didn't work. A concern would be keeping an eye on it every oil change or so to make sure the hose clamp wasn't eating into the trans line.
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I will opt for the line. I drive in crappy winter storms and the last thing I need is for ice to pack up near it and throw off temp readings. Just my opinion, I don't trust it.
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I don't see the difference? Either way you still have a sensor located on the same line. Are you saying the ice cools the fluid in the line enough to throw the temps?
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no, the adapter is hose clamped around your tranny line, I want the sensor actually touching the fluid. more accruate temp readings. with the sensor not submersed in the fluid, I would think that there is more room for error. tranny cost too much to play like that.
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I have the line also. I admit that it is very very responsive.... I hit 160 cruising, 190 sitting in traffic and 220 if I am creeping in 1st, 2nd or reverse....
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Well so far the ACU temp sensor we used in dad's 06 is working great and is very quick to respond. It's a great alternative to replacing the line from say MASS Diesel. The dealer told us that if we introduced any contamination to the tranny then the warranty would be shot. So, we chose not to put the line on. The tranny line is hot as aluminum doesn't insulate at all so the sensor hose clamped on the line worked great. The only thing I did was put black tape where the hose clamp touched the line itself. I didn't want the steel hose clamp to rub through the aluminum line.
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Thanks for the reply. I still don't see the difference but that's ok. I know how it works as I put one on dad's 06. I'm pretty impressed so far. I can't tell the difference with that or a sensor right in the oil. The line is aluminum so the temp transfers quick plus there is no obstacle in the line effecting flow or return rates nor did it invlolve introducing any possible contaminates to the oil system; no leaks either. All in all it's a very good alternative and like I said is working excellant so far. The best part was the install took about 25-30 minutes.
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