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This is an AeroForce Interceptor gauge that reads off the OBD2 connector. The main reason for the purchase is to read transmission temp and RPM while towing our camper. It is a little pricey but gives me a lot of flexibility of different parameters, reading and clearing codes, and reading 2 analog inputs. Plus it gives me a programmable out put to operate a 12 volt relay.
I will give updates on the install and performance of the gauge.
Last edited by e7ats on Fri Jul 17, 2009 11:56 am, edited 1 time in total.
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
Just got back from vacation and this gauge came in real handy. I will get a write up done as soon as I have time. I am dealing with a problem with the van and will have another post going on that.
Rebel wrote:Don't let Rob see this. You know he'll have to have one of these.
I somehow missed this post, Larry. And you'd be right, too, but remember that I run the old stuff--no OBD2!
But if my van DID have OBD2, I'd be all over this gauge...
Gauges are good, gauges are our friends.
Install gauges and you'll have friends!
Rob Shaver
1989 Astro 305 with an MSD 6A ignition and a dash-mounted MSD timing control, a 4160 Holley 465 cfm four barrel carb, and an HEI distributor.
Moog 625 front springs and Energy Suspension poly bushings. Rear OEM sway bar. Edelbrock shocks.
The gauge is worth what I payed for it. Being able to see what the engine performace and transmission temps where while pulling the trailer in 90 degree days was well worth the price. I could set it up to watch only to parameters or set up 4 windows with to parameters each (for those that can't count that is a total of 8 ) It will read active codes and clear them as well. You can read up on the rest of what it does on http://www.aeroforcetech.com/products_interceptor.html There is just way too much to cover.
Here is some video I shot while towing the camper.
Before anyone says anything about the install job, I installed that an hour before we left on the trip. I still haven't had time to install it properly.
Thanks for the videos. It's awesome to see what the temps are when towing. Since I put the gauge in the SPB years ago, I have put a gauge in every vehicle I tow with. Those temps are about right for that load. Good thing you have the aux cooler. I couldn't imagine how high the temps would be with no aux cooler. I know they run 185-190 with no cooler and an empty van!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
e7ats wrote:Before anyone says anything about the install job, I installed that an hour before we left on the trip. I still haven't had time to install it properly.
maybe my redneck is showing, but that looks pretty good to me
fyi: 90 degrees is a cool autumn day in Tejas..
LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Thanks for the videos. I know they run 185-190 with no cooler and an empty van!
Lifted, do you think they really run that cool? I cringe to think of the traffic crawling I used to do before my trans cooler.
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
I guess I should clarify. Those temps are on a low 70's day traveling 45 miles up an interstate and a couple miles of city driving. You will see higher temps in your area where you are in the 90's for ambient. We didn't even have A/C on.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy