Tranny Temp gauge?

GlennRMK · May 22, 2004

Anyone put a tranny temp gauge in there truck?

Were do you put in the sender? Pan? Lines?

How difficult is this to put in?

I'm not sure were I would put the gauge? The pillar is shaped kinda different and has the tweeter in it, so I'm not sure if thats going to work?

I was thinkin about the pod that goes on top of the steering column?

Or maybe put it in the console, inbetween the DC plugs.

ridnlow · May 22, 2004

I believe that all newer trucks come with the temp guage built in..You can get a escalade cluster (which has the tranny temp guage) and hook it up and the guage works properly...

730jd · May 22, 2004

Hey, Glenn! No Cummins in your garage, eh? ( I saw your posts on SW). Anyway, what the other guy was trying to say is that the sending unit is already on the truck from the factory. Get an instrument cluster with the temp gauge and just plug it in and drive. Just make sure the cluster is compatible with your year of truck.

Also, do a search here. Lots of info.

GlennRMK · May 22, 2004

Hmmm

So I would just need the gauge with the needle from the dealer or Ebay. And, I was planning on intalling white face gauges so, that shouldn't be a problem.

Or, do I need an entire cluster(which would be expensive, and would it read the right mileage?

Thanks

ridnlow · May 22, 2004

You could get the new cluster.. which esclase clusters run probably more than $200 or just get the guage and see if you can find which wire is hooked to the sensor.. (dont know how hard that would be)... just do a search on ebay for escalade cluster.. and yes you can get the correct milage programmed in..

GlennRMK · May 23, 2004

Ok, I found the clusters on JP Customs

I like the SS cluster better then the Escalade cluster.

$335 isn't that bad. Plus a lot easier install. I broke a needle when I put them in my Jeep. So, not having to do that would be a big plus.

GlennRMK · May 23, 2004

Found the same thing on EBAY for $248

Hmmm...

Anybody know what the color the backlight is on the SS? Or have a pic of what it looks like at night?

730jd · May 23, 2004

Glenn, try www.gmpartsdirect.com. They have SS clusters for $240.

carguru · May 23, 2004

Stylin' Concepts carries the kit just to put the temp gauge into your existing cluster. It is about half the price of getting an entire cluster. One note though, you will want to have decent soldering skills. In the kit, you would have to solder the actuator to the cluster board and one light.

Otherwise, getting an entire cluster is the easiest way to go.

100R1 · May 23, 2004

It can be done "just adding" the temp guage to the stock cluster

Here is a website that has the parts and instructions

http://usspeedo.com/trans.html

I elected to purchase a whole new cluster from a 2500 series with the guage and do the plug and play. Cost more but it removed the human error on my part.

Here is the main web page look for the plug and play cluster prices are really goo when compared to other on-line parts house.

http://usspeedo.com/

rtbrick · May 23, 2004

Has anyone used this kit?

What about the total cost of using Denali, etc. gauges?

AZ-Z71 · May 24, 2004

I'm been toying with the idea on a guage pod I saw the goes on the front pillar, either a two pod or a three pod. Saw it in som magazine I think for $45 for the three guage pod. You can supposedly get it in your interior color.

Was think about the tranny temp guage, maybe an air fuel guage and don't know what for the third guage.

mdub · May 24, 2004

I installed the tranny temp kit from US Speedo. I actually purchased the kit from one of their distributors for ~$130: www.stylinconcepts.com

The install was fairly simple. You definitely need some decent soldering skills, patience, and tools (small-tip soldering iron, etc). I'm glad I saved the money and went with this kit -- it functions and looks just like factory.

The advantage of the Escalade cluster is the nicer look of the overlay. The US Speedo kit just includes a replacement factory-look overlay.

Important note: At the time I purchased the kit, Stylin Concepts didn't really advertise this kit, and even one salesperson wasn't aware they stocked it. I had to call a second time to find someone that knew anything about the US Speedo tranny temp kit. I'm guessing it's not a big seller for them because of the skills required for the install.