E350 7.3 Guage Readings look about right?

[FDM2012]

It is hot as frig here in Tampa this time of year (and everywhere else.....) while I am building up my ambulance, and am wondering if this compares with you guys might be running on your 7.3's and if I am within normal limits.......??

2000 PSD E350 Ambulance: SCT Livewire, Wicked Wheel 2, 4'' Turbo back Diamond Eye w/muffler, Turbo blanket, EBPV bypass, CCV mod, all the fuel mods, and a DIY cold air intake.

Build thread: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/159270-New-Member-New-Rig?p=2102869#post2102869

 

[offthepath]

Looks fine. What tranny cooler does it have? Not sure with an ambulance but the 7.3 tranny coolers are a joke and can really be a weak link. Maybe look into a 6.0 cooler. Your a little over 180 for the which tranny isn't bad but I guess that depends on what kind of driving that is....

Nice set up!

 

[FDM2012]

Thx.

Yeah, I just got this rig a couple months ago (bone stock), and have been going at it pretty hard. The summer heat
is now kicking my tail and will slow down a bit....

I know everyone says to put the 6.0 cooler on, but I got all fired up one day and bought the: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XONUB0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have heard and seen good things about it as well. I like that it is 1/2'' and will work better in
traffic situations. I will most likely try it out, and see if I notice ANY shifting difference due to pressure loss.

 

[gtbensley]

So that tranny temp on the gauge is with the stock cooler?

 

[back woods]

Although the readout of the SCT is nice the tunes are notorious for being hard on the transmission, spiking line pressure. Had an SCT on a 2000 Excursion and had to remove it due to poor shift quality. It has been covered over and over but a 6 position tuner is FAR nicer to your transmission than the flash tuners are.

 

[FDM2012]

Yes, with the stock cooler.