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Old 12-25-2010, 11:14 AM
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2 gauges, which next 3 to get?

I bought this pillar for my truck..ProPods Triple Gauge Pod #93018

I already have the trans temp, and boost....

Does anyone sell the oil temp, coolant temp gauge?

What could I put in as my last gauge?

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Old 12-25-2010, 12:07 PM
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EGT or fuel pressure gauge.

I would lean fuel pressure. My .02
 
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Do you know where I can get maybe all 3 from at once?
 
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No, there are so many options out there. I just went with Scangauge II and will think about fuel pressure next. Although I am interested in what Edge comes up with in near future for FP + EGT with their gauge early next year.
 
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Does the scan gauge come with a pillair to mount it?
 
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No it doesn't. There is an optional above the mirror mount called a blend mount I think. It is small enough to put just about any where you want with the included velcro. Mine is mounted just below the little cubby in the dash on my 04, just right of the steering wheel. Some have them mounted on the steering column.
 
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Does that just plug into the OBD2 port?
 
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Does that just plug into the OBD2 port?
yes but there are some Xgauges that you will need to it. simple to do. it doesn't read FUEL PRESSURE or EGT. I like mine.

I'm typing this through Wii and checking the forum on the tv.

Gotta love all this new technology.
Think of how many gauges you would have to buy, yet for $160 you get too many!
 
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Old 12-25-2010, 10:30 PM
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Get a scan guage2...it monitors virtually everything without having silly looking guages on the A pillar...cheaper too. hth
 
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Originally Posted by High_HP
Get a scan guage2...it monitors virtually everything without havingsilly looking guages on the A pillar...cheaper too. hth
See this is how I feel about having a million guages! I realize that it's important to monitor your engine (more so on a 6.0), but I dont like the "Fast and The Furious" look. As much as I love my truck, I dont and will not pile a bunch of guages all over gods creation to moniter "driveshaft variable rpm in relation to front manifold 1 vibration". I love my truck and will monitor with a single device.(currently a Banks PDA (junk I know)). But sometimes I guess you need to put your foot down and say enough is enough, and for me roll the dice.
 
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I also agree I seen 7 or 8 gauges in trucks before and I do believe they look pretty tacky.

I just wanted the 3 there but I was looking into the scan gauge do just almost do it all.

I herd to look at auto zone for them I might stop by there today.
 
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That price on ebay is pretty sweet price. Autozone will be near $160.

Edge Insight is the next step up. Rumor has it that they are getting Fuel pressure in the system early next year. So, they will have a probe for EGT and sensor for fuel pressure. It will probably break into the $400+ range for the extras with the CTS model.
 
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I think that's a little high for me. Can you explain how the scan gauge works before I go out and buy it?

How does it monitor all the temps?
 
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I think that's a little high for me. Can you explain how the scan gauge works before I go out and buy it?

How does it monitor all the temps?
Thats what you would have($) in manual gauges, But in 1 neat package!
 


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