Lokar Trans Dipstick...

Ed Wright · 05-12-2014, 06:11 PM

My pan had to come off.

brent flynn · 05-12-2014, 06:44 PM

i think that will be the one that i get... im tired of not being able to get to that bolt, and i need it , anyway... been putting it off for awhile now...

My engine is still out, trans pan is drained( because i have to remove the OEM type dipstick), so now would be a good time to install it...

Cam should be here tomorrow, pick up heads tomorrow eve, then sending cam/lifters out for coating...

R. Thorne · 05-12-2014, 08:16 PM

I drilled a hole in the firewall to access the bellhousing bolt on my car (74 gto), then plug it when not in use. When I put the turbo 200 in the car I had to use the Lokar dipstick for clearance reasons. I also mounted it on the firewall away from that bellhousing bolt. I would much prefer the stock type dipsticks. The problem with cable type dipsticks (Lokar, etc.) is they bend and flex going around tight corners and that can throw off your readings as much as a quart. Ron.

brent flynn · 05-13-2014, 07:52 PM

Good info.. Ron... Im up in the air about what to do... im still leaning toward the lokar... good news is, i kept the fluid that i drained out...so it would let me know
where im at, for the most part,,,,

brent flynn · 05-13-2014, 08:21 PM

The ATi deal, will fit stock GM dipstick, correct? I could get the ATI deal, for temporary purposes, and then do the Lokar later this year... because, i'm not pulling this engine anymore, this year...hehe

05-12-2014, 06:11 PM	#1
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Lokar Trans Dipstick... My pan had to come off. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

05-12-2014, 06:44 PM	#2
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lokar Trans Dipstick... i think that will be the one that i get... im tired of not being able to get to that bolt, and i need it , anyway... been putting it off for awhile now... My engine is still out, trans pan is drained( because i have to remove the OEM type dipstick), so now would be a good time to install it... Cam should be here tomorrow, pick up heads tomorrow eve, then sending cam/lifters out for coating... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

05-12-2014, 08:16 PM	#3
R. Thorne Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 182 Likes: 61 Liked 100 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Lokar Trans Dipstick... I drilled a hole in the firewall to access the bellhousing bolt on my car (74 gto), then plug it when not in use. When I put the turbo 200 in the car I had to use the Lokar dipstick for clearance reasons. I also mounted it on the firewall away from that bellhousing bolt. I would much prefer the stock type dipsticks. The problem with cable type dipsticks (Lokar, etc.) is they bend and flex going around tight corners and that can throw off your readings as much as a quart. Ron.

05-13-2014, 07:52 PM	#4
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lokar Trans Dipstick... Good info.. Ron... Im up in the air about what to do... im still leaning toward the lokar... good news is, i kept the fluid that i drained out...so it would let me know where im at, for the most part,,,, __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

05-13-2014, 08:21 PM	#5
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lokar Trans Dipstick... The ATi deal, will fit stock GM dipstick, correct? I could get the ATI deal, for temporary purposes, and then do the Lokar later this year... because, i'm not pulling this engine anymore, this year...hehe __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA Last edited by brent flynn; 05-13-2014 at 09:22 PM.