180 is good, but remember not to go too low, you need to get the fluid hot
enough to evaporate the moisture off. If you drive longer distances, no
biggie, 160-170 is good. If your an around Towner, you need 180-190 to keep
the fluid "clean". It's allot like an engine. For better power, cool is
good, for longer life, hot is good, but too hot is always bad.
Mark
""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <bernd@texas.net> wrote in message
news:000401c2262f$53257f80$090aa8c0@homenet.com...
>
> You may want to solder the resistor in anyway as it will help prevent
> the check engine light from being tripped. The reason being is this:
> If the pressure hits above 100psi (stock PCM) or 112psi (Mopar
> Performance PCM)...it switches into "Limp mode" and will not downshift
> properly (and OD will not be engaged either). Makes for some pretty
> poor performance.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On Behalf Of brad k
> Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 7:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Trans Temp
>
>
>
>
> I went driving again today and the outside temp was
> about 80 degrees. The trans temp sayed at 180 for
> awhile and then slowly crept back up to just over 200.
>
> I just put a transgo shift kit in and a deep sump pan.
> I adjusted the TV cable also based on the FSM. I guess
> I'll get a gauge and check the pressure just to
> make sure it's OK. I though I would get the Check
> Engine light for high pressure since I didn't solder
> in the resistor with the trango. But it hasn't
> appeared which has me a little worried.
>
> A cooler will also be on the way!
>
>
> --- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Totally correct....and when you run higher HP/TQ
> > (and also with a higher
> > performance TQ converter)...you'll definitely need a trans-cooler to
> > help keep the temp down. Average temp is about
> > 180-200 depending on
> > overall conditions (weather, traffic, driver, etc.).
> > With the Mopar
> > deep-sump pan and a small cooler, we were able to
> > keep a Jeep ('98
> > GC/LE) at 168 degrees.
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net] On
> > Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> > Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 9:18 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: RE: DML: Trans Temp
> >
> >
> >
> > Automatic transmissions generate large amounts of
> > heat and are totally
> > dependant on the transmission fluid for cooling.
> > When the fluid
> > temperature exceeds 200°F the fluid deteriorates
> > rapidly, diminishing
> > its ability to lubricate and cool critical valves,
> > springs, seals and
> > other internal components, leading to premature
> > failure and costly
> > repairs. Over 90% of all automatic transmission
> > failures are caused by
> > overheating. A 20° drop in fluid temperature can
> > double the life of the
> > transmission!
> >
> > For the longest life try and keep your transmission
> > fluid temps to no
> > more than 185ºF.
> >
> > Ron
> > 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> >
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On
> > Behalf Of brad k
> > Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 7:58 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net;
> > dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: Trans Temp
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > I only drove it for 15-20 minutes this afternoon in
> > the heat and it seemed to level off at 210. Took
> > awhile
> > to get there though. Does that sound normal?
> >
> > I'm thinking of putting on a trans cooler anyway.
> >
> > Brad K.
> >
> >
> > --- Donald Mallett <mallett@prepaidlegal.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I wish I could remember numbers better. My temp
> > > gauge is not working. I
> > > think its a bad gound some where. Its on my list
> > of
> > > things to do. But your
> > > question might have just moved it a lot closer to
> > > the top. What kind of
> > > temps are you getting?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> *---------------------------------Y2KOTA--------------------------------
> > -*
> > > Don Mallett
> > > Y2K QC 4.7L Auto SLT+
> > > http://Geocities.com/maldbnsf/
> > >
> >
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> > > *-------------Straight home & no playing in the
> > > puddles!-------------*
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > For those of you with trans temp gauges, what
> > temp
> > > > are you usually running and do you have an trans
> > > fluid
> > > > cooler?
> > > >
> > > > I just got my gauge installed and I want to make
> > > sure
> > > > everything is normal.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > Brad K.
> > > > 98 Dakota CC 4x4 5.2L
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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