• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Trans Temp Gauge

  • Thread starter Thread starter SMOKEDYA
  • Start date Start date May 25, 2012

SMOKEDYA

20+ Year Stangneter
Jul 13, 2003
3,637
8
79
Tucson AZ
May 25, 2012
#1
  • May 25, 2012
  • #1
Where is a good spot for the trans temp sencer? I put mine in the trans pan,but a buddy said to put it inline before it goes into the cooler?Any suggestions........peace










john
 

srtthis

the guy doing it does every local racers rear end
15 Year Member
Jul 3, 2009
5,129
1,666
204
Maryland
May 25, 2012
#2
  • May 25, 2012
  • #2
inline before cooler would be a good spot...
if you dont have room in the pan is file also
 

Repostyle

Member
Jun 11, 2005
538
0
16
Portland, OR
May 26, 2012
#3
  • May 26, 2012
  • #3
I have one on my truck and it's in the trans houseing in a factory hole. The best place to get an accurate temp reading is in the trans itself, pan, case, etc as long as it's in the fluid. In the line will cool off a little since the heat is generated in the trans.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
C4 trans help needed
  • CPH89LX
  • Apr 26, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
221
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Apr 28, 2026
CPH89LX
C
Drivetrain 83’ Glx convertible C5 Trans help!
  • JacksonJared2113
  • Dec 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
397
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 26, 2025
JacksonJared2113
M
Resolved 1988 Foxbody - Overheating Summer
  • MDrisc
  • Oct 26, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
698
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 17, 2026
fasterthangas
F
G
2016 GT, Cold Air/Tune Trouble (overheating) . Advice/Help Please!
  • GLStang
  • Sep 6, 2025
  • 2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
1
Views
339
2015 - 2023 (S550) Mustang -General/Talk Sep 6, 2025
Noobz347
0
V6 to V8 Swap info
  • 02_2v_Curtis
  • Jan 11, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
0
Views
739
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Jan 11, 2026
02_2v_Curtis
0
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?