Chevy & GMC Vans

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.

that looks like a pretty cool device!

e7ats wrote:Plus it gives me a programmable out put to operate a 12 volt relay.

That is really cool! Perfect for turning on a trans cooler aux fan when the temp reaches 180.

I think a bunch of us will look forward to the updates.

Don't let Rob see this. You know he'll have to have one of these.

At $200, I'm interested in what additional information it will give you. I just installed a trans temp gauge for less than $20.

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.

great, can't wait to hear the details.

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!

SafariRob wrote:gauges are our friends.
Install gauges and you'll have friends!

i'm sorry that's funny
it's an intresting gauge but i'd rather have them seperate if there is space....

At long last. Here it is.

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!

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.

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.