Before I start modding my truck I wan t to take eveyones advice and get a set of gauges. Can anyone recommend a single gauge that can monitor EGT's, Boost, and Trans temp? I really don't like the triple gauge pod on the A-pillar.

Thanks

 

This gauge does that and much more Terminator Engineering

 

The only catch is that you really need to be able to see boost & EGTs at the same time. When you're really into it, the boost & EGTs will be up there on a tuned truck, so that might be something to consider. Plus, it won't read EGTs off the OBD-II port, and if you really get into tuning, you'll need a boost fooler which keeps the PCM from seeing the real boost anyway. You really need separate gauges for those, IMHO. I'm running the standard Boost, Pyro, & Tranny gauges right now, and I'll be adding that gauge shortly anyway just because I'll see any other parameter and it does buzz tests and reads codes.

 

Joe, well said

I have been looking at that gauge too and I did see on the bottom of the page that they can add senors for things it doesn't monitor. I don't know if they can pull off EGTs or not, but it has split screens so you can monitor 2 things at once.

To the OP, I thought I wouldn't like the a-pillar gauges also, so I went with an Edge programmer and those where my gauges. Once I switched to the DP and sold my Edge I went with analog gauges and I love them, the match my stock cluster perfectly.

 

I realize the pillar pod is a personal preference thing, but they are not nearly as invasive as ya think they'll be. It took like 1/2 day 'to get used to them'.

I stuck some switches and indicator lites in mine too! (DiPricol Optix series)


FWIW, the OBD II 'scanners' are a poor indication of the info you NEED. At least thats what I've found comparing Bully Dog and ScanGauge II to 'real' gauges...

 

Here is what I have. I really like it because it is out of the way and kind of a stealth look because you can't see it just by looking in the window.

Diesel Power Products | Ford Powerstroke | 99-03 7.3L | Gauges/Mounting Options/Accs. | Mounting Options | PP61005 | 99-03 Ford ProParts 2-Gauge Instrument Cluster Bezel

Give Brian a call . He is a site sponsor and really good to deal with. Also has the DiPricol Optix package deals with free shipping on call in orders.

 

Isspro Performax is what I run, as well as a Termanator Scan gauge. You have an overhead pod, a under dash pod, and the dash suround...

 

Can you say "Gauge Overload"?? I knew you could....

 

Joe has some gauges. I've sat behind that wheel, good thing I wasn't going anywhere. Would've crashed watching gauges instead of the road.

 

3..2...1.... ignition! LOL you'd be ready to launch the shuttle with as much gauges as some of the guys on the forum have on their trucks. You need to search some of hte threads. I've never been surprised by the guages that people run but you guys get close to it.


Hey SKYSKIJASON I was trying to figure out what the fuel temp gauge does but then i figured your running a WVO system. That's cool, I'm working on a system for my truck.

 

Skyskijason, What is the VO System and light. Also what is the purge button do?

 

VO=vegetable oil.

The purge button is used to 'purge' the system with diesel fuel upon shut down. Iirc, that is...

 

I'm going with the Aeroforce gauges... They are the same as the Terminator gauges. i am getting the two gauge set up... I will be bale to monitor 4 things at a time out of two gauges...

Interceptor OBD2 data stream gauge and scan tool by Aeroforce Technology

Also works as a scan tool and can clear and check codes. Add that to the data recording and the "G-tech" setting and i dont think you can go wrong...

 

like they said, Vegetable Oil - and Purge button starts a timer in the Frybrid controller that turns off VO and opens a soleniod valve that flushes the VO out of engine before shutdown (just takes a few seconds). The (3) lites just let me know what system is doing - Red = VO system on and burning diesel (warm-up/shutdown) Green = burnin' VO and Amber = purging.

There are LOTS of ways to destroy a perfectly good PSD (or IDI for that matter) by burning VO. Don't ruin your truck, mmmkay?

pardon the interuption...

CSIPSD is my hero, I've admired his set-up for a long time.

 

on the gauges i went with EDGE evo. hoplfuly less then all the gauges and pod. It's all in one four splitscreen boost, trans temp, there is a a few other choices, and EGT'S to it also is a code reader i just wanted somthing different then a pillar