To auto or not to auto

Totalled · Jan 30, 2016

I put a GS series autometer in the truck. It's LED back lit from the factory.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/...ies-analog-gauges?autoview=SKU&ibanner=SREPD5

Binder · Feb 2, 2016

Wow how many years later and this is still being debated????? God gave us 2 feet for 2 pedals. It's a no brainier!

zukkev · Feb 2, 2016

My Black Brutha from anutha Mutha! How the hell are yuh??? :redneck:

Binder · Feb 2, 2016

zukkev said:
My Black Brutha from anutha Mutha! How the hell are yuh??? :redneck:

Still above dirt!:redneck:

PORTER · Feb 2, 2016

Binder said:
Still above dirt!:redneck:

Wow, a Binder sighting.

crash2 · Feb 2, 2016

So couple questions so I can continue to add to my pile o parts

I have used the lokar a few times on guys rigs and as many know its "slow going" filling the trany.. What other options are there in a flexible type dipstick tube since a hard tube isn't an option.

Also for those of you running the auto whats the smallest cooler that you run with no heat issues(will be going with a plate style with fan).

ain'tstuckjustresting · Feb 3, 2016

Mine's a Hayden 677. It's about 7.5"x11" Never had an issue with trans temps even at the mudbogs.

junkyard jim · Feb 4, 2016

With the Lokar, if you can access the trans to fill otherwise, fill roughly almost full then use the stick tube for measure. In the past I have drilled a fill hole and added a fill hole and tube to the case, like they do for vans and RVs for motor oil. Drilling in the right place and having one of those push in and lock down plugs will keep the oil in and not predetermine a spot for a crack. You would do it while building the case of course.
Aside from that, one of those fluid exchange machines that hook to the cooling lines would work too.

junkyard jim · Feb 4, 2016

Binder said:
Wow how many years later and this is still being debated????? God gave us 2 feet for 2 pedals. It's a no brainier!

One for brake and one for gas? Or one for clutch, one for brake and a hand throttle?

:swing:

crash2 · Feb 10, 2016

So this is the cooler I am looking at using...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13870/overview/

DHR Darren · Feb 10, 2016

That is a top notch piece & what we use in all of our builds.

CHOP SHOP · Feb 10, 2016

I hate those little tiny flexible filler/dip tubes. (lokar)

Your going to be welding a bung into the pan for a sender, why not weld a filler tube on whatever side of the pan that has the most room around it?

crash2 · Feb 10, 2016

DHR Darren said:
That is a top notch piece & what we use in all of our builds.

I have something very similar in my dodge and I know I wanted a plate style. Just gotta measure and make sure I have a place for it (I should in the belly of the toy)...

crash2 · Feb 10, 2016

CHOP SHOP said:
I hate those little tiny flexible filler/dip tubes. (lokar)

Your going to be welding a bung into the pan for a sender, why not weld a filler tube on whatever side of the pan that has the most room around it?

I agree... I just might wait and see if I can get a steel one and fit it once the trans is in...

crazybluerider1 · Feb 10, 2016

crash said:
I agree... I just might wait and see if I can get a steel one and fit it once the trans is in...

I have a factory fill tube in my 4.3 first gen. If you did not push your engine back into the firewall you may be surprised what will fit. The tube hugs pretty tight to the bell and head.

ain'tstuckjustresting · Feb 11, 2016

I tried that with mine, even after modifying a stock tube I couldn't get it to clear and still get the dipstick in it. I had to go for the Lokar. I hate it too.

WHITE TRASH1 · Feb 11, 2016

ain'tstuckjustresting said:
I hate it too.

I haven't heard anyone but a show car schmuck say anything different about that piece. I've helped on cars that used them and they are nice to look at but fawking garbage to use.

PORTER · Feb 11, 2016

I like a lokar as long as I don't have to fill it up. Especially on a fresh trans, but I pull it out and direct fill thru case, then reinstall and final check. My first one I installed on a fresh trans I was not so smart.

crash2 · Feb 13, 2016

Another part showed up--my 4:1..

My trans is being built and still looking for a complete th350 donor for c h e a p.. :redneck:

The one I have is missing the converter and valve body...