So....the "torque gauge" is dead......

Z284ever · 08-27-2008, 10:06 PM

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!!!

CTK1 · 08-27-2008, 10:14 PM

It still exists, its on the center console in the 4-pk of gauges

72 Z27 · 08-27-2008, 10:25 PM

In the popular mechanics review it states that it has been replaces with a tranny temp gauge.

85LT1Z28MEX · 08-27-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CTK1

It still exists, its on the center console in the 4-pk of gauges

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Originally Posted by popular mechanics

The optional console mount gauges on Camaros we've seen before have included a "torque meter." This, we thought, was an odd choice for this valuable real estate. Well, apparently the engineers thought so too. Both prototypes had transmission temperature gauges in place of the torque meter. McCormack says the torque meter is history.

PSU 98 · 08-27-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Z27

In the popular mechanics review it states that it has been replaces with a tranny temp gauge.

I'm glad to hear that and I hope that it's true.

TrickStang37 · 08-27-2008, 10:46 PM

i agree, the trans temp sensor is 100% better than the gimmicky TQ gauge. The manuals should run a different gauge tho.

5thgen69camaro · 08-27-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TrickStang37

i agree, the trans temp sensor is 100% better than the gimmicky TQ gauge. The manuals should run a different gauge tho.

I like the idea of a transmission temp sensor. wouldnt have the slightest idea of what to do with one but I can learn

It sounds like a good idea. I still want my idea of a computer screen that reads engine codes and tells you what the computer is actually showing as in alert. Its a computer... It can read itself... You shouldnt need a scanner. How cool would it be for your dash to say Oxygen sensor bank 2 is reporting bad rather than your engine light just comming on.

FAD1 · 08-27-2008, 10:59 PM

Thats good to hear, but these were always optional right ?

AdioSS · 08-27-2008, 11:06 PM

I wonder if they've considered a fuel economy gauge? I'm sure that will be available in the DIC.

WhiteHawk · 08-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Good news for the racers with the big stall torque convertors!

-Geoff

flowmotion · 08-27-2008, 11:17 PM

Maybe someone explain to me how the Torque Gauge wasn't just a Tachometer with different units.

Still though, too bad because it was 'clever marketing'.

ImportedRoomate · 08-27-2008, 11:27 PM

If you've ever looked at a dyno graph, especially of one with a modern engine with a flat torque curve, you'd see that it wouldn't behave anything like a tach.

TrickStang37 · 08-27-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by flowmotion

Maybe someone explain to me how the Torque Gauge wasn't just a Tachometer with different units.

Still though, too bad because it was 'clever marketing'.

i was thinkin it was more of a throttle positioning sensor reading.

Ron78Z&01SS · 08-28-2008, 12:19 AM

Glad to hear it, I thought it was pretty "gimmicky" myself.

I noticed it was missing in one of the Motor Trend pics, but didn't give much thought to it for some reason.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/.../photo_10.html

christianjax · 08-28-2008, 06:36 AM

Why the hate on the Torque gauge? Using it as a daily driver like 90% of us will, what the hell do we need to see the Tranny temp for? In all the cars I've ever owned, I've never cooked my tranny. (well except my Grand National, but it was covered under waranty) Frankly I'd rather have the "gimmicky" torque gauge. At least I'd see it going up and down instead of climbing to operating temp and staying there.

Better yet, I hear there is a 16 year old kid up in Tennesee (I think) that has made an on car dyno using sensors on the drive shaft at the U Joint. And it WORKS. Now that would be a cool gauge. A true Horse Power gauge. If a 16 year old can make one, why not GM?