Which Gauges to install

[skysoldier69]

I plan to install a 4 gauge post mount. Which 4 gauges would you install?

[DFLEX]

Boost, EGT, Trans Temp and fuel pressure. Thats the set I just ordered last night

[Headviking]

Where did you order it from?

[DFLEX]

ITP... Got an email today though saying that some diprocol gauges are on back order so it will be delayed 1-2 weeks but no big d.

[Lubbockguy1979]

Originally Posted by DFLEX

ITP... Got an email today though saying that some diprocol gauges are on back order so it will be delayed 1-2 weeks but no big d.

look at the isspro they are great quality. also the trans temp is full sweep at no additional charge....
dependant on year. 03-04 dont have a factory boost gauge. 05+ have factory boost.
if i was to fill four slots
egt, boost, fuel, trans. the reason i would choose fuel out of the other ones is that later you could get a digital monitor to watch the other vitals. the egt and fuel pressure are not avalible thru the ob2 port. i would however want to monitor the engine coolant and oil temp along with the other 3

[betrayz]

I'm a fan of the voltmeter to keep tabs on the batteries before they wreck my alternator.

[skysoldier69]

I was thinking the same. What ranges for each do you recommend? I have 04 6.0L Priodically use Predator Tow Tune to haul 5th wheel.

[texans]

On a 04 I would go with boost 0-60, egt 100 to 1,500 deg, ect 0-250, fuel pressure 0-100 and I like the isspro

[Cowboy65]

I'm saving up for a DashDaq. It's somewhat pricey, however you get diagnostics, gauges, datalogging, performance data, and optional GPS all in one package.

DashDAQ from Drew Technologies

[HeavyAssault]

Gauges add some street cred when rollin' against the ricers. DFLEX gave a good base to start from it just depends on what you want to see. The "big 3" are boost, egt, and tranny temp.

[rayezra]

Ok, what if you where going to pick 7 gauges.
Four on the column and three above the mirror.
What seven would you pick?

Dang, that DashDAQ is cool!!!

[HeavyAssault]

Fuel Pressure, Boost pressure, EGT, Tranny Temp, Coolant temp, Voltage, HPOP pressure

You know there is a 4 gauge pod for the mirror.

[D8chumley]

Originally Posted by skysoldier69

I was thinking the same. What ranges for each do you recommend? I have 04 6.0L Priodically use Predator Tow Tune to haul 5th wheel.

Surprisingly nobody recommended you ditch the Predator and go with SCT X3 with custom tunes or Spartans Phalynx if you have the $$$

[figurhead]

So many gauges, so much useful info. Clay @ RiffraffDiesel has all the ISSPro's- they are very nice, and match the OEM Green Color VERY NICELY. You guys have all posted very good info. Everyone has different experience with different gauges, and I've found it's basically personal preference.

The ISSPRO performax series is all digital, and has a nice, very simple method of sending all data (from electronic sending units all going to one master 'sender') via a few wires, which can be picked up by each gauge. SO any gauge can plug into any wire; pretty cool. I was already on my way with Autometer, so there was no turning back. Plus I like analog gauges.

I used the Isspro HPOP gauge, but otherwise went Autometer because I have (in process of) blue led's behind all gauges and instruments/switches. A bit of customization and fun for me. I have 7 installed gauges with 5 more to be installed. Will post pictures when I'm completed.

Hard to beat a custom tuned SCT X3 from eric @ innovative. Also, Scangauge II is a pretty cool LCD OBDII Readout.

Make a list what most people say, as the gauges that are the most important, compile that list, and see what you really want to install.

Autometer makes:

• 1,2,3,4 gauge pods for the pillar instead of the handle.
• Single pod for on top of the steering pillar
• Dual pod for 2 gauges on the sides of the instrument cluster
• Triple gauge pod for above the stereo.
• Triple gauge pod next to the driver's right knee.
• 2,3,4 gauge pod for above the rear view mirror.
• AND you can drill out a 2" hole on each side of the steering wheel

Electronic/Digital = good (and easier to install in most cases)
Analog = BEST (imo) because you have true/real readings (more difficult to install)

EGT = a must to save from melting the cylinders, especially if tuned
OIL TEMP = good to monitor vs h20 temp
H20 TEMP = same as above (oil/h20 should be close to 20 degrees apart, no?)

OIL PRESS = pretty important, as it's related to hpop
HPOP PRESS = will save your injectors when hpop starts to go
FUEL PRESS = will indicate bad pump or clogged filter

VOLTS = good to see if batteries are going bad
AMMETER = good to see alternator working

BOOST = good to see if issue with turbo
TRANS TEMP = important if you tow
DIFF TEMP = important if you tow

I also added an autometer clock.

I've seen many people request info about problems they are having, and many, if not MOST of those problems would be quickly solved if they had some meter readings.

[rocky1074]

If you need blubs for your Autometer Guages here is a site with GREAT PRICES:
superbrightleds.com
Model # WLED-X (194 Type)
Wedge Base Bulb
Price 1.40 each