"normal" operating temps for a stalled 4l60e

[ThreeHonks]

No, it's to ask for more money, then room!

well what would grudge racing be without some change on the line? I wouldnt call that grudge racing! lol

[Ridings Automatics]

Right, but core temp has just as much to do with parts failure as fluid temp imo.

I'm not saying i disagree with putting it in the line, thats fine, but Im not seeing the point of the arguement on tech. I see a bunch of: 'The pressure port doesnt give you an accurate reading of fluid' ... so what? thats like asking what fails first, the main bearing or the oil? If one is hot, so is the other.. and if it isnt it will be very soon.

If you really wanted to be "Anal" as some guys i believe are mistakenly putting it... you would be looking for a fluid temp AND a core temp and averaging those values out.

The gauge in either location is going to give you an IDEA of what is going on in the trans which is the purpose of having it in the first place. If 10-15 degrees and a little variation really matters, then you should be at the GM proving grounds instead of LS1tech.

The statement that the pressure port doesnt variate is also false. My truck with the sensor in the test port and a stock trans, stall, etc would see temperatures all over the place during summer months depending on the driving conditions.

I did work at hydramatic at the proving grounds, although you were only 4 at the time i was working there. Anyways, you are right about the temp variations. In a stock application there is a minimum 10 deg varance between engine coolant temps and trans temps. The stock pressure port is a decent location for a temp gauge with 1/8 npt. It's more of an indication of working temps. The sump temp just tells you how hot the pan fluid is. The best place for a gauge is on the cooler return line, but most people are not going to mount there.

[1BADAIR]

i needs to call you mike.
have a question about putting a nozzle on 4th gear for added lubrication